Narconon Patient Discusses How He Made Bad Choices On Drugs

Life can present an individual with a variety of choices, some easy and others more complex.  Some choices require that the individual be well-educated in the workings of society, as well as basic concepts of ethics and proper behavior.  For example, the choice not to lie to, steal from or deceive others should be a relatively easy choice for an intelligent, ethical member of society.  However, even an individual who was once an intelligent and valuable member of society may not be able to make these simple, ethical choices if they are under the influence of controlled substances.

Narconon Patient Says She is Proof Treatment Works

Some individuals who themselves have never experienced drug addiction may believe that a person is a drug addict because he chooses to be one and he could stop at any time if he truly wanted to.  Unfortunately, this is not entirely true.  It is definitely true that an individual had to make an initial choice to use drugs.  They may have been under the impression that drugs would make a life situation or condition better, or they may have felt that drugs would allow them to escape a difficult situation or emotion in their life.  Whatever the reason behind their initial choice to use drugs, it is usually the only time they have any control over drugs. 

Daughter Discusses How Narconon Helped Her Father

The following is a Narconon review from a daughter whose father was enrolled in treatment at the Narconon program. Addiction is often known to cause damage to family members and especially children. The right solution for anyone with a substance abuse problem is to seek immediate treatment that will help to repair any relationship that was harmed by addiction.

As long as I could remember I had always been a Daddy's girl. People would say that my father and I had this unbreakable bond. My childhood was wonderful, but when things went wrong in my life, dad was always there to dry my tears and tell me that everything was going to be okay. When he made a promise- he kept it no matter what the circumstances. I thought that my life couldn't get any better; then the unimaginable occurred.

The Mechanics of Addiction In Review

Gary Smith, Executive Director of Narconon Arrowhead authored The Life Cycle and Mechanics of Addiction, published as a Narconon White Paper (an authoritative report or guide helping readers to understand an issue, solve a problem, or make a decision), by Narconon Arrowhead in 2008.

History And Facts About Narconon Sauna

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Narconon drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers use an innovative and proven-effective method for helping addicts get off drugs. One of the first steps of this process involves using a sauna in order to detoxify the body of drug residues. In order to better understand how sauna use works and why it is an integral part of the Narconon program, here are some interesting facts about the history and use of sauna.

Bad Habits That Lead To Drug Use

According to statistics from the National Criminal Justice Reference Service, there were 12.8 million Americans (or 6% of the population) that were current drug users. Over a one-year period statistics from the National Institute on Drug abuse indicate that there are 23.5 million that have used drugs over the course of a year.  So, why do so many people come to use drugs? First, one must understand addiction. Drug addiction, which also includes alcohol, is a chronic, relapsing condition that causes compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences to the drug addict and those around him. For most people, the initial decision to take drugs is voluntary. Over time the changes in the brain caused by repeated drug abuse may affect an individual’s self-control and ability to make prudent decisions. This happens when the chemicals from the drugs interfere with the brain’s communication system, disrupting the way nerve cells normally send, receive, and process information. Addictions can form from pretty much any type of drug or alcohol. Once the body is used to having something on a regular basis, it will want in all the time. This can be comparable to sugar, or caffeine. Most people can relate to needing their morning latte or their sugar fix in the afternoon. Addictions to drugs work in a similar way, only they are much more intense and much more detrimental to ones health.

Most Common Reasons For Drug Use

There are many reasons why one begins to use drugs. Listed below are the main culprits. One should take the time to go over them so that they are able to recognize and prevent them.

• Boredom/Lack of Productive Activities

Some people, especially teens, have trouble keeping themselves occupied. Many also crave excitement, but lack the resources to fulfill these desires with productive activities. This can lead to drug use, commonly marijuana and alcohol, often with other teens who do the same. This furthers the drug use, as it becomes a group activity.

• Escape/Self-Medication

Many people begin using drugs as a way to escape from the everyday problems of life. This is common with teens, as they are beginning to experience the pressures of responsibility and growing up. Stress from homework, low grades, drama with friends and/or relationships, and home life can lead to a teen using drugs. As for adults, stressful situations such as, loss of job, break-up, and money problems are all common reasons to start self-medicating with drugs.

• Giving In To Peer Pressure

There is a tremendous amount of bullying and peer pressure that takes place in schools and other social groups. Many teens believe that by giving in to these pressures, they will fit in and won’t be tormented anymore.

• Following Popular Media

As with peer pressure, there is a lot of pressure to fit in and be cool. Media also sets the standards of what is considered cool. In fact, 42 percent of teens agreed that movies and TV shows make drugs seem like an OK thing to do. In addition, 12 to 17 year olds who viewed three or more “R” movies per month were more likely to smoke cigarettes, use marijuana and drink alcohol compared to those who didn’t watch “R” rated films.

Habits That Lead to Drug Use

With that said there are also some bad habits that lead to drug use. Some of these include things like excess drinking, not saying no to drugs, staying out to late or hanging with the ‘wrong crowd.’ The best way to stay away from drugs is to not develop these bad habits in the first place as well as being educated on why people take drugs so you don’t fall into the trap.

How Do Rehab Centers Get Accredited

Accreditation is a process in which certification of competency, authority, or credibility is presented. There are several types of accreditation programs, which include the Joint Commission, the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the All-States, and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). The standards for CARF accreditation are a product of over 40 years of development, by international teams of policymakers, service providers, consumers, payers, and family members. CARF designates certain classes of accreditation to each rehab facility. These include a one-year accreditation, provisional accreditation, nonaccreditation, preliminary accreditation, accreditation with stipulations, and finally the highest, the three-year accreditation. In order for a rehab center to achieve CARF accreditation, the facility has to go through grueling process. This process begins with the facilities commitment to continuous improvement and finishes with an external review and recognition that their business and service practices meet international standards for quality.

Narconon Accreditation

Narconon is a drug rehab facility that follows a highly successful program, which does not consist of the use of drugs. Narconon Arrowhead of Oklahoma was awarded a three-year accreditation by CARF, and has continued to uphold their high standards in order to keep this accreditation over the years. Along with this prestigious accreditation, Narconon has been awarded other forms of credentials, such as full certification from the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. This verifies that Narconon Arrowhead is 100 percent in agreement and compliance with these criteria. The Narconon accreditation, like other rehabs is one that is renewed in a specific period of time.

Quality Of Service And Its Importance  

Quality of service is one of the most important factors in choosing a drug rehab facility. It could literally mean the difference between life and death. By choosing a center with exceptional service and quality, the individual could go on to live a happy, drug-free life. In the unfortunate event that one chooses a facility that is lacking, he may very well go on to face a miserable life of continual relapse or even death. Patients and their families want the best out of the facility that they choose. Many factors play a huge role in the successful recovery of an addict. These factors include program accreditation and licensing; the effectiveness of the program’s treatment methods and aftercare services to prevent relapse. Finally, a supportive and friendly staff is very important. These are people who are going to be surrounding the addict through recovery. They should be knowledgeable, friendly, and display a good level of ethics. The best place to start in choosing a drug rehab facility is to research which type of treatment would work best for the addict. One should then look into the success rate of the program. Finally, the facilities can be narrowed down by checking on their accreditations and credentials. These accreditations are very necessary, and should not be brushed aside because of cost or financial situations. There is always help or assistance if money is a factor. Cost should never be a deciding factor, but rather the quality of service and success. Resources for accreditation: http://www.jointcommission.org/state_recognition/state_recognition_details.aspx?ps=100&s=FL http://www.carf.org/home/ https://www.ncqa.org/