Residents of treatment facilities will undoubtedly fall back into the correctional system and addiction related deaths will increase if the state reduces or eliminates residential treatment.  Although outpatient treatment helps some, many addicts require being removed from their environment and placed into a structured residential facility in order to initially get off drugs and alcohol. The state should redirect budget cuts or, at least, reduce the cuts to residential treatment. It costs taxpayers twice as much for an individual to be in the corrections system than in state funded treatment.

Even though the state of Maine has a rate of alcohol and drug addiction eight times higher than the rest of the nation, budget cuts there may soon force the closure of 10 out of 13 residential treatment centers, the Maine Public Broadcasting Network reported March 9.

Maine governor Paul Le Page is proposing to cut $5.6 million from the state’s substance abuse treatment programs. Most treatment providers say the cuts will be so deep that they will have to stop operating.

“It’s the classic pennywise-pound foolish, because we treat people at less than half the cost of the corrections community,” said Roger Prince of Serenity House, a substance abuse treatment program that is over 40 years old.

“So what do we want to do? Do we want to close this place down and send [our clients] back to jail or to the emergency room? It makes no sense to me,” he said.

According to a March 9 story in the Bangor Daily News, 40 percent of the Wellspring treatment program’s budget, or over $500,000, will vanish with the cuts. “There is no way I can make that up from other sources,” said Pat Kimball, the agency’s executive director.

http://www.jointogether.org/news/headlines/inthenews/2011/maine-eliminates-residential.html

Narconon hopes that Maine will reconsider their enormous cuts to residential treatment funding.

Narconon Drug Rehabilitation will continue to treat addicts residentially with high rates of success in Georgia, Michigan, California and Oklahoma.

It will take society as a whole because that’s how big the problem is.   Now days, almost everyone knows someone who is taking prescription drugs, even if they don’t pick up that there is an abuse problem.

This is an excellent article and well worth reading in its entirety:

“BECKLEY — Perhaps the trigger was an acrimonious divorce.

Possibly, the fuse was lit when a financial setback unleashed an avalanche of unpaid bills that made day-to-day living expenses too difficult to handle.

Maybe the proverbial straw on the camel’s back was a sudden illness that hurled the person into a deep fugue.

Whatever the underlying cause for depression, someone came along with some poor advice:

Sniff this. Swallow that. Inhale here.

What ensued was euphoria, with an unseen hook the friend never mentioned.

Once is not enough. So to maintain that good feeling, the hurting individual needs more of what took him into dreamland. Now, he’s hooked. From there, the path is treacherous, fraught with faking pain in “doctor shopping,” or buying from a back-alley supplier, and possibly ending with the slamming of a steel door.

And there’s a good reason for dependency, says Dr. Hassan Jafary, a practitioner of internal medicine at Stanaford Medical Clinic, outside Beckley.

Simply, the brain never forgets.
Jafary experimented on a reporter to illustrate. Eyes closed, the reporter opened his left hand and Jafary dropped in it an object.

“Now, as I start to count, tell me what it is,” he said.

“A dime,” the object of his experiment replied, correctly.

And that is why one shackled to drugs cannot readily overcome an addiction. The brain just won’t let go of him.

Jafary applauds West Virginia lawmakers for moving to set aside $60 million in a proposed cigarette tax increase to treat addicts.

But society as a whole needs to get involved, he says.”

http://www.register-herald.com/todaysfrontpage/x186202800/Doctor-believes-all-society-must-combat-drug-addiction

Narconon will work as long as necessary to get the word out – we are the middle of a bad situation with these drugs and unless we do something quickly, the ramifications may be severe for the world as we know it.

For those who are already addicted – Narconon drug rehab is here to help.

A new study led by a researcher at Indiana University suggests that drinking problems in teens is not “just a phase,” but strongly predicts they will be alcohol dependent in their twenties, CNN Health reported Feb. 15.

Researchers assessed the drinking problems of 597 Finnish twins at age 18 by giving them the Rutgers Alcohol Problem Index (RAPI), a self-administered questionnaire. They followed up with in-person interviews when the twins reached age 25.

They found that 52 percent of the study participants showed problem drinking at 18 based on their RAPI scores. Those scores held at age 25, when nearly half of the participants were assessed as dependent on alcohol (46.2 percent) or met criteria for alcohol abuse (1.5 percent).

“The key finding was that the more drinking-related problems experienced by an adolescent at age 18, the greater the likelihood that adolescent would be diagnosed with alcoholism seven years later, at age 25,” said Richard R. Rose of Indiana University, who led the study. “The analysis of co-twins ruled out factors such as parental drinking and household atmosphere as the source of the association, because twins jointly experience these.”

http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2011/teen-problem-drinking-not.html

Narconon works with people to come off of alcohol, drugs and teaches life skills. There are many difficulties that people face when they have become dependent on drugs and alcohol. People that seek treatment are likely to be successful but a big factor is the environment they return to after treatment is completed.

Narconon drug rehab teaches a different approach to alcohol and drug treatment. When someone enters the doors at Narconon they are educated about the drugs and their lifestyles. Many people are blinded by their addiction until one sinks very low and eventually realizes they need help. Narconon sees the ongoing problems alcohol and drugs bring to peoples lives and sees there is hope for those in need of treatment. Alcohol is a very powerful drug for the simple fact it is virtually everywhere in society.

Narconon of Georgia

Narconon students arrive here with broken lives.  They sometimes feel that since they have messed things up so badly, that a good life is no longer possible for them.  Frequently they feel that they don’t deserve a good life.  A key element of the Narconon program is bringing the student to the point where they not only know they can create a good life – they feel they truly deserve one drug addiction free.  Here is a success story from someone on the road to realizing that the good things in life are within their grasp.

“Before coming to Narconon I was skeptical about getting things that I wanted.  I even wonder if I was worthy.  Now, I feel like I am walking into my future and that future is up to me.  I can see my freedom and life ahead of me and it is up to me to keep it there.

Up to now, I felt that I was bound to go to prison.  I hated the thought, but I had actually come to accept it.

Now I know that I can live a productive life and keep myself out of trouble.  I can stay off drugs because I realized I am worthy of a good productive life.  In life, you can’t make it unless you believe in yourself.  I have that belief in myself today.  I realized that I can do it.

Another interesting thing happened.  Up until now, I never really felt guilt about the things that I had done.  Now I am not numb anymore and I can feel guilt.  This has shocked me, but I feel like this is an important step in my recovery.”

This is an example of one person who has turned their life around through the Narconon program and we anticipate that throughout our two year follow-up of this student that he will continue to flourish after graduation.

At Narconon we know that stable recovery is achievable if one develops and maintains a personal sense of ethics.

Car Accident

New studies have proven the fact that use of prescription drugs and illegal drugs is very deadly.  Taking any drugs then getting behind the wheel is dangerous for not only the person taking the drugs but people that are driving out on the road.

According to the first-ever analysis of drug involvement from NHTSA’s Fatal Accident Reporting System (FARS) census, however, one in three motor vehicle fatalities (33%) with known drug test results tested positive for drugs in 2009. In addition, the involvement of drugs in fatal crashes has increased by 5% over the past five years, even as the overall number of drivers killed in motor vehicle crashes in the United States has declined.

Drug abuse should never be taken lightly.  This study really shows that drug use effects everyone.  Before you kill someone or yourself get help now!

Narconon counselors are here to take your call now.

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Marijuana

This study, featured in Join Together, reports evidence that kids who use marijuana at a young age have a greater chance of having long term brain damage, than those who start  later in life.

At Narconon, we also frequently find that kids who start smoking pot at an early age are likely to move on to heavier drugs later in life.  Many eventually need rehab.  Additionally, marijuana is known to reduce motivation and athletic competence.  Heavy young pot smokers are less likely to be on the “Most likely to Succeed” list, whether it is from atrophy of the brain or atrophy of motivation.

Why is this study important now?  Incredibly, there are reports of children being prescribed pot.  It’s bad enough that many school nurses (at least those with a conscience) will have to grapple with the fact that they will be directed to get some children stoned.  Now there is suggestion that they will be contributing to brain damage -and all of this in our institutions of learning.

Not too smart.

Drug Addiction starts early and smoking marijuana leads kids to bad grades and bad decisions.

“A small study performed by researchers at McLean Hospital in Boston suggests that children who start using marijuana before age 16 are at higher risk of long-term brain damage than those who start later, The Boston Globe reported Nov. 16.

The study tested the mental flexibility and focus of 59 young people from Boston, of whom 33 used marijuana. Among those tested, smokers who began using before age 16 had significantly impaired abilities to perform simple tasks, when compared to other users and to non-users.

In addition, users who began smoking marijuana before age 16 consumed three times as much of it each week than did smokers who started using after age 16.

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Narconon of Georgia

On the Narconon drug treatment program, students learn that a vital element in maintaining sobriety is learning how to handle life’s problems with communication.

Here is the success of one student who has just begun the Narconon program and is learning the importance of communication.

“I learned that I have the ability to start, change and stop any activity – in other words, I can be in control of anything.

I learned to really listen to people through their word and body .  With that information, I should acknowledge their problem or pain, understand fully or to the best of my ability, and try to find a solution, temporary though it may be.

I also learned that I have control of objects and situations in my life.  I can control my own actions, through the power of thought.

Through the Narconon program, I am learning to live in the present, not in the past.  I learned as a human, we all have flaws and we need to care about each other.  I know that I have a responsibility to help others.

Drug addiction can be overcome by calling Narconon today.

Marijuana

While prescription drug abuse is on the minds of many the thought that a teenager might be using marijuana seems to be the least concern for some.

Marijuana abuse is quite common. A survey called “Monitoring the Future” reported that 7% of 8th graders and 16% of 10th graders and 21% of 12 graders had smoked within one month of the survey. Teenage drug abuse affects brain function, mental, and physical health.

Don’t let down your guard with your teenagers.  Many are still smoking marijuana and it will effect their grades and personality.  While there are no reported overdoses with the use of marijuana it is still very much dangerous.

Drug addiction has to start somewhere and marijuana has long been suspected of being a “gateway” into “harder” drugs.

Narconon drug rehab offers drug education lectures, brochures, treatment and intervention.  Call us today for more information.

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Narconon drug treatment offers sauna detoxification as a way to rid the body of dangerous toxins that drugs cause within the body.

Although, this is my second opportunity to participate or undergo sauna treatment it has been beneficial to my overall health.  I have experienced phenomenal gains; physical, psychological and emotional.  I realize sauna has engaged and revitalized my health by means of detoxification.  Also, the vitamins and minerals have certainly been helpful in nourishing my body from its deficiencies.  Ultimately, this has improved my appetite, sleep, skin, physical appearance, mental health, energy level etc.

I feel energetic and motivated through the day, which is definitely a great gain.  Most important, I’m glad that I don’t depend on any medication to help me with anxiety and sleep as before.  I think that the fact my legal problems are behind me has also contributed and given me a huge sense of relief, and has been helpful with my mental state.  The first time I did sauna, I was under a lot of stress and anxiety because of the legal situation.  Now, I can focus on the program and my health.

While in sauna, I have experienced great realizations that were profound.  Essentially, I realize that I don’t have any cravings or urges to drink alcohol.  Actually, I’ve experienced some frustrations while trying to deal with my divorce including everything surrounding this situation.  However, I had no desires or urge to drink.  In the past, typically this kind of circumstance was would have been difficult or a challenge to handle and cope.  This is absolutely a great accomplishment.  I would recommend the sauna treatment to anyone regardless of their situation.  Even, just for a normal health issue.

Narconon drug rehab has a 76% success rate with it’s sauna detoxification and course work to make sure that anyone receiving treatment  re-enters the world drug free.  Drug addiction doesn’t have to be the end of the road and you can recover.  Get help today.

Prescription Drugs

Lafayette, Ga  is starting their own program to help with drug addiction amongst their students.  “Pill Poison” is set to start to at the high school in Lafayette, Ga.  Parents and students are encouraged to attend this informative meeting on ways to address the dangers of prescription drug abuse.

“Pill Poison” is the first installment in the school’s Rambler Pride Parent Series that later will include presentations on topics ranging from abusive relationships, peer pressure and dating, to bullying, pregnancy and suicide, according to Suttles.

Many students were surveyed on if they had ever taken a prescription drug that was not prescribed to them and 1 out of 5 admitted that they had taken a prescription.

Narconon also helps educate students  but giving educational drug lectures at elementary, middle and high school students through out the country.  We also have informational brochures that are free to anyone who wants them.

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