7.5 million people last year needed drug treatment , but less than 20% received it.  The main reason, according to researchers, is that these addicted persons did not see the need!   Any of us who have been around an alcoholic or drug addict can relate.  We have seen the drunk who practically fal...

It is not common sense or compassion as much as necessity which drove the state of Pennsylvania to offer early release to some non-violent offenders .   Overcrowded prisons helped to prompt the offer of opportunity for offenders to transition back into society sooner through various programs.  Pa...

NARCONON SUCCESS STORY     Here is another Narconon drug treatment success story that represents for this person one more step on the way to a drug free life.   “I have had a hard time with my acceptance of people and things around me and when situations would arise I would tend to hold onto fe...

NARCONON SUCCESS     Here is a success story from a student who used to be an alcoholic . He is about halfway through the Narconon drug treatment program and states that he is totally at peace with himself and his family.   “I’ve been “starting over� all my life. There are always new be...

Here is another Narconon success story.     “When I first got here I would burst out laughing when I would try and do the communication exercises.  After practicing, I have become good.  I have learned that when you do something over and over you can become a world champion at it, no matter wh...

Now we learn that even a little bit of alcohol can make the brain shrink.   This article is for those who drink because “it is good for me�, but really are hoping that no one is noticing that they are drinking a little too much.   The barrier around the brain, which nature put there to keep ou...

“There are things in my life that I can permit to remain.  Things that I wanted to remain in my life in the past never did because of drugs and my actions.  Today I have something in my life that at times is hard to handle but so worth working through.  I can allow things to remain in my life i...

The whole world will want some holiday cheer during the season and many people will try hard to find some.  At Narconon we have good will and miracles every day.   We are trying to spread the good news especially during the holiday seasons, because we represent hope – real hope for a happy 2009...

A research project was conducted by Harris Interactive to study the impact of holiday party drinking by surveying 1,973 adults.   Though it took a survey to get percentages, it is of no surprise that the attendees of holiday parties reported the development of alcohol related embarrassing and damag...

I have been in jail for many Christmases.  The first Christmas it was hard – I was homesick for my family.   As time went by, it just became another day in jail.  This was unfortunate, because after I got out of jail that idea that it was just another day stayed with me.  Sometimes I would not...