JOE KERTIS
Narconon Celebrates International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on August 31 st of each year. It’s observed with the intention to raise awareness of drug overdoses and reduce the stigma associated with such deaths.
More Than 100 Overdoses in One Day
In case you don’t know, K2 is also known as “synthetic marijuana”. This is a misnomer, as it is manmade chemicals of a wide variety of structure that are sprayed on combustible materials for consumption.
Why People are Literally Smoking Bug Spray
You read that right. “KD” or “Katie” is the name of the new drug trend taking over. And it’s disgusting. Any variety of combustible substances from marijuana to tobacco are being sprayed with common household bug sprays like Raid and then smoked.
76,000 Deaths, a Record High
Well, the numbers are in, and it’s not looking good. It’s much worse . Overdose deaths in 2017 have risen an alarming 10% according to the CDC’s preliminary results, to a record-breaking 76,000. The main culprit is Fentanyl.
“Xanax Is the New Heroin”
There’s a nearly 4-billion-dollar industry right now you may not be aware of. No, it’s not heroin or street drugs. This is the legal, prescription market for anti-anxiety drugs in the United States. Nearly 40 million Americans “suffer from anxiety,” a recent study shows.
Opioids Spark HIV Outbreak
Massachusetts is a sort of epicenter for the Opioid epidemic. Fentanyl and heroin addiction run rampant in the state which is notorious for overdose deaths. Strangely enough, Mass. also has one of the best healthcare platforms in the country and efficiently monitors infectious diseases.
I Don’t Ever Have to Be That Person Again
When I first started the Personal Values course, it was not easy. In fact, I made it out to be a mountain that reached outer-space. I created this mountain in my own head. Throughout my addiction, I never wanted to look at what I did in the past.
The Top 5 Myths About Addiction
Addiction is a heated topic that has touched nearly everyone’s life in some way. It’s emotional, and often misunderstood. Add to this the fact there’s a ton of outdated, and downright false ideas about it.
I Now Feel Helpful and Hopeful of the Future
I am now at the long roads end, wrapping up my program at Narconon Louisiana . The road goes ever onward however, and I must now apply all that I have learned. I have restored my body to a clean and healthy one.
Demi Lovato’s Overdose Shows a Sad Truth
News, social media and word of mouth have brought to light the recent overdose of Demi Lovato. In case some of you don’t know who that is, Demi is a multi-platinum singer, songwriter and actress. She has starred in Disney movies and has become an idol to many through her music.