Narconon Blog
DRUG REHAB
Why Today’s Drug Withdrawal Can Seem Harder – What You Can Do About It
Over the past several years, I’ve noticed a shift in how students (What is what someone suffering from addiction who comes to Narconon is, a Student,)—especially younger individuals—respond to drug withdrawal. In weekly clinical discussions, I’ve raised this observation: today’s generation of clients often appears to have a lower pain tolerance during detoxification, and their emotional reactions seem more intense compared to those from older generations. Why is that?
The Power of Being Present
In a world of constant noise, distractions, and emotional chaos, being present is more than a meditation cliché—it’s survival. It’s the beginning of real recovery. At Narconon Ojai, we don’t just focus on getting people off drugs. We focus on giving them the tools to live—to really be in their life again.
5 Reasons Why People Don’t Want to Go to Rehab
Ultimately, overcoming the reluctance to enter rehab requires addressing these multifaceted concerns. Breaking down the stigma surrounding addiction, offering personalized and flexible treatment options, providing financial assistance, and emphasizing the importance of a supportive community can help individuals overcome the barriers that prevent them from seeking the help they need.
Handling Withdrawals Naturally
While medically assisted detox may be necessary for some drugs, there are natural ways to handle withdrawal symptoms for other drugs. These natural methods can help ease the symptoms of withdrawal and make the process more manageable.
Completing Rehab
The journey to recovery does not end with completing the program. Instead, it is the beginning of a new and challenging phase in your life. Here are some key things to work on after completing a rehabilitation program for addiction.
Five Steps to a Successful Intervention
Addiction for loved ones. The most effective way to help someone struggling with addiction is through an intervention. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to conduct an intervention for a loved one suffering from addiction.
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6 Steps You Must Take In Saving Your Addicted Loved One: What Does It Take?
So, you have a loved one suffering from addiction and don’t know what to do? Feel helpless and hopeless and that your life is out of control? Do you know what the wrong thing to do is? The wrong thing to do is nothing.
Why the Holidays are the Perfect Time to Go to Rehab
Addiction doesn’t take the holidays off. There's no better time than now to learn how to cultivate true sources of happiness rather than continuing a painful effort to find it in drugs or alcohol.
The Value in Traveling Out of Your Area to Seek Treatment
You may have heard that it is beneficial for a recovering addict to travel outside of their home area to seek treatment. Why is that? Wouldn't it be better to seek treatment close to home where it is more convenient? What about traveling for treatment improves a recovering addict's chances of success? Is it something to consider?
Exclusive Rehab: Where Professional Athletes Go for Addiction Help
Professional athletes exert themselves in their sport and it can take a toll on their body. Unfortunately, some of these athletes turn to drugs to help alleviate the pain of their injury and need a drug rehab to overcome their addiction.