NARCONON BLOG

DRUG REHABILITATION

A Perspective on Drug Treatment: Punishment or Opportunity?

A person can come into treatment with the perspective of being punished or with the perspective of opportunity. Here I examine why viewing treatment as opportunity versus punishment can make all the difference.

NEWS

Surge in Overdoses Driven by Somber Numbers Early in the Pandemic

The early numbers from overdoses during the pandemic paint a very bleak picture for the numbers still to come. Now, more than ever, people need our help and we as a country need to examine what we are doing to help those in need.

SOBRIETY

A Super Bowl Worth Remembering

As an avid sports fan, sporting events were something that became complicated and difficult to enjoy during my addiction. The experience of watching my team win a Super Bowl clean and sober was nothing but unbridled joy.

ADDICTION

Marijuana and Alcohol’s Impact on Addiction

Marijuana and alcohol are two of the most commonly used substances in the United States. Here we examine the role marijuana and alcohol can play in addiction today, specifically the trap people looking to overcome other substances can fall into.

ADDICTION

The Dangers and Long-Term Risks of an Opioid Addiction

The opioid epidemic continues to be a growing problem in this country. Here we examine some of the long-term side effects on the brain, as well as how the withdrawal effects can prolong the addiction without seeking the proper treatment.

ADDICTION

Did You Take the Dry January Challenge?

As the Dry January Challenge continues to gain attention from more and more Americans, we examine the benefits as well as what that may look like for someone struggling with an alcohol addiction.

DRUG REHABILITATION

Learning To Be There, the First Step For Many in Addiction Recovery

Learning to simply be there and be there comfortably is an important skill, not only for those in recovery but for anyone who has experienced the effects of addiction. Without this critical skill, communication is difficult and addiction often has the...

NARCONON SUNCOAST REVIEWS

With Newfound Confidence and Inspiration, I am Looking Forward to My Drug-Free Life

I am looking forward to living a happy and drug-free life, setting goals, and then achieving them, and setting new ones. I am excited about reconnecting with my family and friends to continue to grow as an adult and take advantage of my blessings and the...

RECOVERY

Helpful Tips to Support Your Loved One After Leaving Treatment

Helping your loved one stay on the path of sobriety post-rehab or in early recovery can be a challenge for everyone involved, but it is important to keep in mind that being supportive is vital to their progress.

RECOVERY

Staying Committed and Making Sacrifices for Lasting Change

At Narconon Suncoast, our program is designed in a step by step approach to handle all aspects of a person’s addiction.

ADDICTION

The Role of Today’s Drinking Culture in Alcohol Addiction

You can find it at almost any restaurant, gas station, grocery store, pretty much any establishment that serves food—not to mention the cluster of bars and liquor stores located worldwide.

RECOVERY

A New Year, a New Hope

The year 2020 is over, and 2021 is officially here.

RECOVERY

Is the Twelve Step Model “One Size Fits All”?

Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous remain to be some of the most popular groups in recovery. For as long as the 12-step model has been around, it would make a lot of sense that one and/or both of these groups are usually the first-choice method...

NARCONON SUNCOAST REVIEWS

An Army Veteran who Accepted Help, A Future Now Filled with Promise and Without Guilt

For several years prior to coming to Narconon Suncoast, I have lived the life of a somewhat functioning alcohol abuser . Generally, I maintained a professional career position and a mostly secluded personal life.

NARCONON SUNCOAST REVIEWS

Free from my Addiction, I Can Now Show People Who I Truly Am, the Real Me

I grew up in a normal home with a family that loved me. I had many hobbies, I played sports and was in musicals. I went to college and obtained a degree in landscape design. At the age of 25, I was introduced to methamphetamine...

RECOVERY

Is Addiction Really a Disease?

Instead of viewing addiction as a disease from which one can never recover and that one is powerless over, the answer lies in returning the ability to chose back to the addict. By teaching them life skills and handling cravings, addicts can regain their...

SOBRIETY

Healthy Tips for Managing Stress During the Holidays

’Tis the season to be jolly! It is that time of year again, and while the holidays can be a wonderful and joyous occasion for families across the globe, it is also a time of year that can bring certain unpleasantries, including the stress that often...

NARCONON SUNCOAST REVIEWS

A Holiday Season Worth Celebrating Thanks to Narconon

I cannot express enough how happy I am to be spending this coming up holiday and every future holiday free from the hell I had created for me and my family. My mom told me that she feels like she now has her daughter back and this was the best gift I could...

NARCONON SUNCOAST REVIEWS

The Holidays Once Saddled by Misery, A New Outlook Brings Joy and Excitement for this Holiday Season

Before my addiction started, holidays were never what they were supposed to be. My dad was addicted to meth basically my whole life. I can only remember a few Christmas’, I do not remember ever trick or treating with my family, we never had family Thanksgiving....

NARCONON SUNCOAST REVIEWS

With a Bright Outlook on the Future, This Program Changed My Life

Once I started to become addicted to alcohol, everything changed. My depression took a toll, and I felt totally lost. I felt like I was moving mountains every day just to function and get by. My life was a mess, and I did not know what to do or where to...