Narconon Suncoast

Desoxyn—Legally Prescribed Meth for Kids

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 UTC

Desoxyn—Legally Prescribed Meth for Kids

I have heard of Adderall, Ritalin , and other amphetamine drugs prescribed for ADHD, but until recently I had no idea that prescriptions for methamphetamine existed. They do, and they are in the form of a little 5 mg white tablet called Desoxyn.

Perspective, Persuasion, and Saying No

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 00:00:00 UTC

Perspective, Persuasion, and Saying No

Here is a great story from one of our recent graduates. She wrote this towards the end of her program when reflecting on a very impactful time in her life, one in which a simple choice based on persuasion led her back to a path of destruction.

The Unfamiliar Feeling of Excitement, Change, and a Bright Future

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 00:00:00 UTC

The Unfamiliar Feeling of Excitement, Change, and a Bright Future

Today I have reached the end of my program. Soon I will be leaving Narconon and returning to the life that I have for so long taken for granted and so many times attempted to destroy.

A New Belief in Myself, a New Perspective for a Bright Future

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 UTC

A New Belief in Myself, a New Perspective for a Bright Future

Coming to treatment was hands down the most terrifying decision I have made in my life, which seems laughable now considering all the dangerous and harmful choices I was continuing to make before I came.

A Little Positivity in Trying Times

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 00:00:00 UTC

A Little Positivity in Trying Times

The news has not exactly been brimming with positivity recently, as 2020 will undoubtedly go down as a historic year. Between the looting and riots caused by tragic current events, the COVID-19 pandemic and lives lost along with the economic fallout from the quarantine that has adversely affected numerous businesses, homes, and families, the year has been full of heartbreak on a global scale.

A Father’s Perspective on the Pain of Addiction and the Joy of Recovery

Mon, 25 May 2020 00:00:00 UTC

A Father’s Perspective on the Pain of Addiction and the Joy of Recovery

Addiction effects more than just the addict, the family suffers right along side them. However, a successful recovery also has the capacity to allow the family to reap the rewards and benefits as they also begin to heal.

What I Gained and Lost During My Recovery

Sat, 23 May 2020 00:00:00 UTC

What I Gained and Lost During My Recovery

A full recovery from drug addiction is a journey, and I have gained and lost, quite a bit through it all. I have written before that my ability to leave addiction behind had more to do with my commitment to becoming a better person than it was about removing drugs and alcohol from my life.

The Importance of Supportive Friendships in Recovery

Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 UTC

The Importance of Supportive Friendships in Recovery

I started to reach out to a couple of old friends of mine letting them know I had a new number and something awesome happened. Not only did these friends respond, but they were excited to be speaking to me and to hear my story.

Staying Clean After Treatment

Sun, 17 May 2020 00:00:00 UTC

Staying Clean After Treatment

Ok, so a person has taken the first steps toward a better life . They have gotten treatment, turned a corner, and are now in the stages of adjusting to a drug-free life.

My Mornings: Now and Then

Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 UTC

My Mornings: Now and Then

I am sure you have heard the saying “did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed?”, a common phrase associated with a grumpy person. In my experience there is truth to the concept, the way a day starts off can often be a precursor to how the rest of that day will go.

The Value of Friendship and the Difference During and After Addiction

Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 UTC

The Value of Friendship and the Difference During and After Addiction

I have been thinking recently about the qualities of the friendships I have today, how important they are to me and my lifestyle, and how different they are now as opposed to when I was an addict.

A New Perspective, a New-Found Hope, a New Life

Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 UTC

A New Perspective, a New-Found Hope, a New Life

The Narconon Program has fully transformed my perspective and hope for a new life free from the shackles of drug addiction. Narconon has helped foster in me a strength of independence and resolve for success that will prove invaluable to me as I move forward to confront the difficulties throughout the rest of my life.

From the Darkness to the Light: How Narconon Changed My Life

Sat, 02 May 2020 00:00:00 UTC

From the Darkness to the Light: How Narconon Changed My Life

I still remember coming out of withdrawal and cracking jokes with other students and it was the first time in years that I had laughed completely sober and that’s when I knew I was going to be okay. Narconon has given me the skills I need to be able to handle the situations in life that brought me down and caused me to dig deep into my mind to find out what caused me to be an addict in the first place.

A Special Day Only Made Possible by Change

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 UTC

A Special Day Only Made Possible by Change

April 25th was a special day for me. It was my dad’s birthday, and there isn’t anyone in my life that were more instrumental in me turning my life around than my parents. I sent my dad a text that morning and then called him in the afternoon.

A Message to Families Suffering from Addiction: Come Together

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 UTC

A Message to Families Suffering from Addiction: Come Together

We see it every day, the difference between divisiveness vs. coming together for a common goal, what can be achieved when people work together vs. the other side of the coin, where people can’t see eye to eye and the only thing accomplished is a heated debate that goes in circles.

I Finally Feel Like I’m Starting Fresh

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 UTC

I Finally Feel Like I’m Starting Fresh

At Narconon Suncoast the New Life Detoxification is a vital step in the road to recovery. For years on end I was in and out of rehabs wondering why I kept failing. It’s only in hindsight that I realize one of the biggest obstacles I had in my way was that I kept trying to make major lifestyle changes while I still felt mentally and physically beaten down by drug and alcohol abuse.

A Message to Any Addict Still Suffering: Seeing is Believing

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 UTC

A Message to Any Addict Still Suffering: Seeing is Believing

A Message to Any Addict Still Suffering: Seeing is Believing When I look at my time as an addict and where my head was at during the early days of my recovery, my sense of self-worth was non-existent. My thoughts were surrounded by failure.

Tragedy or Redemption: Where Will Your Path Lead?

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:00:00 UTC

Tragedy or Redemption: Where Will Your Path Lead?

One of the most tragic circumstances of the current COVID-19 pandemic is that people are unable to be with their loved ones who are succumbing to the virus during their final hours.

How Getting My Priorities Straight Helped Give Me My Life Back

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 UTC

How Getting My Priorities Straight Helped Give Me My Life Back

Getting my priorities in order was one of the most difficult things for me to do in order to obtain and maintain a clean and sober lifestyle. I really had to take a long look into what I wanted out of life and how I could achieve it. Family, relationships, friendships, etc.

The Hard but Necessary Truth

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 00:00:00 UTC

The Hard but Necessary Truth

Here is a good perspective from one of our successful graduates on how getting honest with himself and others has helped him both to overcome his addiction and stay clean: I have been thinking a lot recently about the ability to speak your mind in any situation that is needed.

When It Becomes Time for the Country to Rebuild, We Need to Think Big Picture

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 UTC

When It Becomes Time for the Country to Rebuild, We Need to Think Big Picture

When It Becomes Time for the Country to Rebuild, We Need to Think Big Picture Every day across the globe, structures are torn down with the goal of building something better in its place.

I’m Terrified of Needles but I Have Plenty of Tattoos and Scars

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 UTC

I’m Terrified of Needles but I Have Plenty of Tattoos and Scars

Each of the tattoos I have on my arms and body all tell separate stories of my journeys through life, the places I come from, the people I love, even the music I have written. They all mean something to me and are things I can be proud of.

The Giant in the Room

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 UTC

The Giant in the Room

This was written by one of our successful graduates and offers his unique perspective on addiction, his experience with it, and his road to slaying the Giant. Everyday more and more people wake up and find themselves in unfamiliar territory.

The Power of Getting Honest and Regaining Trust

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 UTC

The Power of Getting Honest and Regaining Trust

Lying is something that happens daily in people’s lives, whether it’s lying or being lied to, it’s all around in some form or another. When it comes to drug addicts, lying tends to be a lot more frequent.

How Recovery Was Achieved When It Stopped Being about the Drugs

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:00:00 UTC

How Recovery Was Achieved When It Stopped Being about the Drugs

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about personal accountability and how much learning the true nature of that for myself helped me turn the corner in overcoming my addiction.

Personal Growth After Getting Clean

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 UTC

Personal Growth After Getting Clean

A big part of my ability to put my addiction in the past for good was to gain acceptance with my past and use it as a way to move forward in life, gain perspective on all of the ways I’ve grown since I left that lifestyle behind. As I was thinking about this, I couldn’t help but reflect, in a positive way, on just how much my life has changed for the better now that drug addiction is part of my story but no longer a destructive part of my life.