NARCONON BLOG

ADDICTION

Meth Hits Home

Methamphetamine is a growing problem across the nation. Once mainly concentrated on the West Coast and the Mid-Southern states, meth is now in almost every town across America. Small communities, once untouched by drug addiction, are now breeding meth...

NARCONON SUNCOAST REVIEWS

My Son Deserves His Mother

I am a 28-year-old single mom who lost her way. I was at the lowest point in my life just a few months ago. I was using heroin, cocaine and crack. My life was on a downward spiral. I pawned everything I ever owned, lied, cheated and stole from my own family.

DRUG EDUCATION

Do YOU Know How to Use Narcan?

Let’s call a spade a spade and say that the current opiate epidemic in this country is completely out of control. News media is filled daily with reports of huge numbers of overdoses, deaths and “bad batches” of heroin, leaving almost no community...

NARCONON SUNCOAST REVIEWS

I Am a Less Than Perfect Mother

For the first three years of my son’s life, I was reckless and, although I didn't intentionally mean to cause my son harm, I did. I have been at Narconon for about 2 1/2 months now and this is where I came to realize my purpose.

NARCONON SUNCOAST REVIEWS

I’ve Broken Through and Found Myself On the Other Side

An artist, an athlete, a lover and a fighter were all words that described a young man, before getting lost in a dark, alternate reality imposed upon him by his drug addiction. Methamphetamine and LSD brought this talented young man to his knees, leaving...

NARCONON SUNCOAST REVIEWS

The Best Thing I Almost Lost—Myself

“ I will always be thankful for the time I spent at Narconon Suncoast. To stay, was the best decision I have ever made. I will never forget the way I felt the day I arrived. I was so tired and broken. I had given up. All my plans and dreams were over.

DRUG INFORMATION

Suboxone: A Wonderful Failure

“Back in the day, Suboxone was considered a ‘miracle pill’ for those of us that didn’t want to face the nasty withdrawal symptoms we would get when trying to get clean or when we couldn’t get dope or pills…

NARCONON SUNCOAST REVIEWS

“I’m Going to Show the World What I’m Made Of!”

A recent Graduate details what drove him into addiction and how the Narconon Suncoast program helped him find his true self: “Before coming to Narconon Suncoast, I was using opiates for a total of 4 years.

DRUG EDUCATION

The Need for Real Drug Education

The Same Story Told a Thousand Times While discussing the lack of proper drug and alcohol education in our schools, a Narconon Suncoast Staff member recounts her experience with these early educational programs: It all started innocently enough.

NARCONON SUNCOAST REVIEWS

Narconon Suncoast Success: “I’m a new man now after completing this course.”

The Narconon Objectives Course uses unique exercises that are designed to help get a person unstuck from their past, bad life experiences and finally be able to move forward once again. Drugs have a tendency to stick people in their past, causing them...

ADDICTION

The Cost of that First Hit

The Cost of that First Hit When kids are young and full of hormones and teenage angst, they feel invincible; immune to life’s problems. Their biggest fear is having a pimple breakout before school photos or whether or not the girl or boy they like doesn’t...

ADDICTION

The Problem with Free and State-Funded Facilities

The Problem with Free and State-Funded Facilities When looking for a drug treatment facility a person is usually faced with 3 options: Outpatient Free and State funded In-patient Long-term, residential Outpatient Out-patient clinics are the lowest level...

NARCONON SUNCOAST REVIEWS

I Finally Found My Way Out of the Rabbit Hole

Before I came to Narconon I did not have a solid idea of who I was, even though I was convinced that I did.

DRUG REHABILITATION

What Our Students Say About Narconon’s Drug-Free Withdrawal

The first step of the Narconon program is the Drug-Free Withdrawal. When addicts first enter treatment, they are usually sick, malnourished and feeling the effects of coming off drugs.

NARCONON SUNCOAST REVIEWS

To All Athletes Everywhere… This is My Story

I played sports my whole life. It was what I was good at and it was all I knew growing up. Sports were my passion and I worked so hard at it to be the best I could be. I played sports all through grade school and high school.

NARCONON SUNCOAST REVIEWS

Nothing Can Stop Me Now!

A big part of the Narconon program is the battery of life skills courses. Not only do these courses teach a person how to live life free of drugs and alcohol but they also help them to put the pieces of their life back together that have been destroyed...

NARCONON SUNCOAST REVIEWS

Scared to Grow Up

I started using drugs at the age of 15. I started with cocaine, marijuana and alcohol. I initially used drugs to cope with stress and anxiety, but they started to control every aspect of my life. This made it extremely hard to be a person. In all reality,...

ADDICTION

When Do You Just Give Up?

When Do You Just Give Up? Dealing with a loved one who is an addict presents multiple challenges. Deciding to send them to rehab, not enabling them or disconnecting from them completely are just a few of the challenges that lay ahead.

NARCONON SUNCOAST REVIEWS

If I Can Do It…So Can You!

For 2 years, I was always on drugs. I was in an abusive relationship with a drug dealer. I was doing drugs just to cope with life, my boyfriend and to feel better about myself.

ADDICTION

When Does Not-Enabling an Addict Go Too Far?

Many parents who have a newly discovered drug addict in the family usually find comfort in support groups. It’s extremely helpful for families to come together to support each other through one of the most difficult situations a person can face as a...