SUCCESS STORY
I was Lost, Drug-Addicted, and Beaten
Four months ago, on January 24th, I was locked up. I was lost, drug-addicted, and beaten. I had given up on myself and everything else in my life… I grew up in the Carolina’s, and like most people where I am from, I was into football and was pretty good at it.
You Deserve to Live Your Best Life, Sober
When I arrived at Narconon, I was out of jail and clean off heroin for a little over three months, so was unsure of how a program could do much of anything for me at that point. I had been to other rehabs before, and felt they were just to help someone get some clean time then send you packing.
Changing my Addict Mindset
I arrived at Narconon on December 12th, 2019, addicted to benzos , heavily drinking, and smoking weed. I was shown to the withdrawal unit, where one of the hardest parts of the process would take place. I spent my time withdrawing in withdraw (go figure).
“Repairing the Damage I Caused”
When I arrived at Narconon Louisiana mid-January 2020, I was in a dark place; strung out on meth and on the verge of losing everything. With what courage I had left, I went into detox and started to go through the withdrawals.
Tackling the Reason I Used Drugs
When I first came to Narconon, I was under the influence of marijuana and some medications. I was a nervous wreck, and I was starting to go down a hole that I knew I couldn't get myself out of. I had gotten kicked out of my mother’s house, and I had nothing.
Giving Me My Life Back
When I first arrived at Narconon my life was a disaster. My life had become a good run of bad decisions and marks on my soul and with no drive to pursue anything in life, I threw away opportunities with my scholastic and athletic career.
“Narconon Has Given Me Freedom”
Narconon has given me freedom. It has given me my life back. During my time in this program, I have gained the desire to rebuild myself and increased my desire to create a better life for my children and myself.
I Blamed Everyone Else… But I Was Wrong
When I arrived at Narconon, I was in a dark state of mind. I had a lot of anger and thought it was everyone else’s fault. I was in danger of losing the best thing that ever happened to me; my wife, because in my mind, it was her fault. But I was wrong.
I Love Myself for Once
I grew up in downtown Cincinnati; where there was a lot of fighting which was part of the culture. If you had a problem with somebody, you had to fight. “It was the first time in my life I was able to finally let go of all the anger, hate, and resentment I had been holding onto for years.
“I Saw a Massive Change in Myself”
After finishing the Narconon program, I have seen a huge positive change within myself. It has truly been life-changing. However, when I first arrived to do the program, I was lost with my attention fixated on the past and not sure where I was headed.
