JOE KERTIS

Joe Kertis

Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Joe has worked at Narconon New Life Retreat for the past seven years, since his relocation to Louisiana. As the Intake Supervisor, he helps families and individuals through a very difficult time and take their first steps to a new, drug-free life. Get in touch with Joe on Twitter, Google+ or LinkedIn.


Joe Kertis in National News
September 6, 2018

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.

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Joe Kertis in National News
September 2, 2018

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.

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Joe Kertis in Drug Awareness
September 2, 2018

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.

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Joe Kertis in Drug Education
August 31, 2018

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.

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Joe Kertis in Addiction
August 31, 2018

“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.

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Joe Kertis in National News
August 28, 2018

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.

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Joe Kertis in Success Story
August 15, 2018

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.

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Joe Kertis in Family Help
August 8, 2018

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.

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Joe Kertis in Success Story
July 31, 2018

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.

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Joe Kertis in National News
July 30, 2018

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.

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