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I Can Finally See My Life Going Forward: A Recovery Story

Recovery is not always an easy road. Sometimes, the greatest breakthroughs come after the hardest days. At Narconon Suncoast, we see this transformation happen routinely as students work through each stage of the program. Recently, one of our graduates...

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What Is a Narconon Graduation Like? A Celebration of Recovery and New Beginnings

Go inside Narconon Suncoast to experience a drug-free rehab graduation for yourself. It is golden hour in Clearwater, Florida. The setting sun bathes the Narconon Suncoast’s seven acres of rehabilitation facility grounds in a warm glow.

DRUG REHABILITATION

What Happens in the First 72 Hours of Residential Rehab?

When it’s time to check in, make sure you or your loved one knows what to expect. While they share a common goal, residential rehabilitation centers, whether private or government-funded, are different in terms of experience, expertise, process, and...

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How the New Life Detoxification Helped One Graduate Reclaim Their Life

At Narconon Suncoast, recovery from addiction includes feeling physically healthy and mentally present. The New Life Detoxification, delivered exclusively as part of the Narconon program, is designed to support complete rehabilitation through a carefully...

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I Made the Right Decision Coming to Narconon

For the first time in fifteen years I am able to tell my story sober. I came to the Narconon program as a guy who had spent the last decades of his life burning bridges, making enemies and hurting the ones I love. I was in a physical and mental state that...

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This Program Gave Me Myself Back

I was lost before coming here and was not aware of how bad I was until I had to confront it while being here and looking back at how I was living. I leave here now at the end of my program equipped with tools to succeed and secure in the knowledge that...

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Narconon—I Might Not Be Here Today if It Weren’t for You Guys

I was able to focus on bettering myself mentally, physically, and emotionally in a safe environment. I can honestly say that I love the person I am today. Instead of dreading the future as I did before, I am eager to continue improving myself.

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Without This Program I Would Never Have Been Able to Get Sober

I gained patience, confidence, inspiration, a clear body and mind, and I gained all my motivation back. I'm looking forward to living a happy and drug-free life, and setting and achieving goals, as well as making new ones. I look forward to reconnecting...

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A Mother’s Story: “I Have My Son Back”

Joyce is the mother of three children, including Jae, a graduate of the Narconon program. Like many parents, Joyce watched addiction slowly take her son away from the person she had always known him to be. Today, she shares what that experience was like,...

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Michael’s Story: “I Feel Like I’m in Control of My Life Again”

Michael is a husband and father who struggled with substance abuse for 25 years. He started using drugs at 12 years old. Today, he shares what his life was like before Narconon and the changes he's experienced since completing the program.

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Narconon Gave Me Back My Dreams To Succeed

When I arrived at Narconon, I was made to feel like I was at home and a part of something clean, which is exactly what I wanted it to be like. I have learned through the Narconon program who I don't want to be and who I was working to become. This program...

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Ready to Be the Person I Always Wanted to Be

I may have finished my program, but it's not the end of my journey; it's only the beginning! I leave with the tools, a clear mind, and excitement for the future. I am ready to be the person, friend, and family member I always wanted to be.

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This Program Has Answered More Questions Than I Could Fathom to Ask

I had tried many times to better myself and free myself from the tortures of addiction, all I needed was the right tools. But most importantly [I needed] people, staff who truly cared, who are genuine and had the patience to nurture me through the confusions....

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I Don’t Crave Drugs at All

I can feel appropriate emotions again I am not just a numb emotionless person anymore that is just angry all the time. I am laughing again, I can cry again, I can be happy and appreciate present time again instead of just being angry thinking about my...

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You Don’t Have to Face Withdrawal Alone

Coming to this withdrawal not only made me feel cared for and comfortable; it has really made the process of coming off of drugs and alcohol a lot easier than if I were to try on my own.

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I Feel a Lot More in Control of Myself and Emotions

After doing the training drills, I feel a lot more in control of myself and emotions. I feel a lot more patient and respectful. I feel as if I am becoming more understanding of others’ perspectives.

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Narconon Is One of My Greatest Decisions I’ve Ever Made

Narconon is one of my greatest decisions I’ve ever made. You will be amazed at how simple you thought these subjects were, but their simplicity is difficult in the greatest way. I was a “Know-It-All.” Now realizing through addiction I had created...

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I Love My Real Self

I have reached a clear mind, where I can accept my responsibilities with a positive feeling that exists to complete them. I no longer think, “What if?” now, as I am operating at an optimum level for getting my life in order. “I love my real self;...

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Completing This Program Was the Best Decision I Have Ever Made

After completing the Narconon program I, for the first time in a while, feel confident in my ability to live a sober life, repair relationships, and be happy without holding onto shame and guilt.