Narconon Blog
KAREN HADLEY
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New Drug Threats Arrive from Asia and are Also Found Within
In this series, we examine the ever-changing nature of drug abuse in the United States, and how the shifting patterns of available drugs or methods of consumption can catch people unaware. They can be tricked into a habit that quickly becomes addiction.
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Out-of-Control Opioid Prescribing Turns into a Direct Path to Heroin
Changes in the drug market catch some people off guard and tempt them to use a drug they think will not hurt them. But when painkillers were overprescribed and heroin suddenly became available in every corner of the U.S., this changed everything.
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The Constantly Changing Face of Drugs and Addiction
When dealing with drug abuse or addiction, it doesn’t take long to realize how this social problem constantly changes. These constant shifts makes it difficult to keep up so Narconon Ojai provides this report to help families stay aware of the dangers.
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America’s Libraries: Family Havens or Shooting Rooms for the Addicted?
For nearly three hundred years, America’s libraries have been locations for study, research, and entertainment for both adults and children. But now, rampant drug abuse threatens to make these safe havens a little less safe.
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The New Millennium of Marijuana: More Potent, More Available, More Profitable
It’s no good thinking of marijuana like it’s 1967 or even 1985 because what we have now bears absolutely no resemblance to what we had then . The current climate of commercialization has driven enormous changes.
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Building the Skills for a Productive, Healthy Life
In the earlier parts of this series, we have explained why it’s so hard for addicted individuals to break free from their dependence on drugs. We will finish with a look at the final life skills taught at Narconon Ojai to help each person achieve lasting sobriety.
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The Vital Necessity of Strong Life Skills
In the earlier parts of this series, we have explained why it’s so hard for addicted individuals to break free from their dependence on drugs. In this part, we’ll explain why self-respect and integrity are vital qualities to recover for lasting sobriety.
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Learning to Face Life and Triggers without Flinching
In the first article in this series, we looked at how a person in recovery can overcome the cravings that make one’s attempts to stay sober so difficult. Next, that person must gain good communication skills so he can successfully deal with life, and heal from past trauma.
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Is Relapse Really Inevitable?
When you’re talking to people in the drug rehabilitation field, you hear a lot about relapse. Preventing relapse requires a rehabilitation program that addresses the major reasons that a person could relapse.
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The Impressive Benefits of Quitting Marijuana
There’s no denying the fact that marijuana use is becoming “normalized” in the United States. This means that it is more important than ever to understand the effects of using marijuana and what benefits might occur if one stops.