Narconon Blog
ADDICTION
The Snowball Effect
My drug addiction spiraled out of control faster than I ever imagined it would. I figured if I could keep producing lies complex enough to keep my friends and family at bay, I could keep them off my trail. It can be hard to understand what goes through an addict’s head when they are using drugs. My drug of choice was crack cocaine.
Binge Drinking and Alcoholism
Binge drinking is the consumption of alcohol in excess in a short period of time. This often leads to severe physical, mental, and emotional harm. Bingeing is equally as dangerous as daily drinking as it can cause liver damage, heart issues, and cognitive impairments. Despite its risks, binge drinking is often normalized, especially among young adults. This delays intervention and increases alcohol dependence. Raising awareness, challenging societal perceptions, and promoting education are essential to addressing this harmful behavior.
Holiday Red Flags
Holidays can bring on many challenges for anyone, but for someone in recovery, especially early recovery, these challenges can be detrimental to their sobriety.
Mixing Medication
One of our graduates tells his story of how he was prescribed many different medications throughout his life. Over time, he realized he didn’t need all of those meds; he needed to look at his life and overcome his addiction.
My Kratom Journey
One of our graduates tells his story of how he thought Kratom was the lesser of two evils, especially when it came to opioids. He learned quickly that the shortcut he found was, in fact, more damaging than he ever thought.
Lying Isn’t The Easy Way Out
One of our graduates talks about how he constantly lied. Small lies became bigger lies until people stopped trusting him. Thanks to Narconon, he was able to gain his loved ones’ trust back and realize that lying isn’t the easy way out he thought it was.
Running from Grief
One of our most recent graduates tells his story of losing his father and how it played a role in his addiction. Even though he was chasing an escape the grief was still right behind him.
What Will Your Legacy Be?
Two of our staff members talk about how rewarding it is to work at Narconon and know they are changing lives, and they came to realize they helped change each other's.
Pain Control Should End With Detox
When you are in severe pain from an injury, getting pain meds seems rational. However, after the pain ends, the chase for the high begins. One of our staff members tells his story of how an injury led him down the path of addiction to chasing that high
Silence Can Be Deadly
Many feel as if a friend’s addiction is none of their business. But they are, after all, your friend. Here are some tips and advice on how to get a friend into treatment in a healthy manner.