Narconon Ojai

Being an Addict

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:00:00 UTC

An addict feels like he is traveling on the loneliest road ever taken, but in fact, he rarely finds himself actually alone. Even when he is homeless and living on the streets in the cold winter nights, somewhere there are people who care and a family who mourns his absence and his struggles.

Alcohol & Benzos—Withdrawal That Might Kill You

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 UTC

Alcohol & Benzos—Withdrawal That Might Kill You

Many people are surprised to learn that in most cases withdraw from opiates, cocaine, meth, and ecstasy are not fatal and do not require a medical detox. There are two drugs that require professional medical help when withdrawing from as withdrawal symptoms can become life-threatening.

Physical Signs of Opioid Addiction and Abuse

Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 UTC

Physical Signs of Opioid Addiction and Abuse

How can you determine if someone is addicted to opioids? The signs of opioid abuse may be hard to see, especially in someone you care about. This is a question that has long been asked and unfortunately, sometimes the answer comes too late.

The Painkiller Epidemic

Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 UTC

The Painkiller Epidemic

Prescription Drugs For the last two decades, doctors have been handing out painkillers almost with abandon. Not only was severe, life-ending pain treated with these addictive substances, but also chronic, moderate pain like knee pain and low-back pain.

Rehab for Execs, Artists and Athletes

Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 UTC

Rehab for Execs, Artists and Athletes

People who lose everything to addiction are not always scruffy, poorly-dressed individuals living on the margins of society. Wealthy, high profile individuals may also fall to this problem.

Drugs and Creativity

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:00:00 UTC

Drugs and Creativity

There is some false information that has been spread through word of mouth and unfortunately by some famous artists. This is that drugs induce or assist in creative thought when trying to create on your art.

Life Changing

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 00:00:00 UTC

Life Changing

We are honored to announce another graduate completing the Narconon Program. We have seen the transformation right in front of our eyes and we are so excited for her to begin her journey.

A New Beginning

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:00:00 UTC

A New Beginning

“When I first arrived at Narconon Ojai, I had no idea what was in store for me and to say the least I was doubtful. I had been to three prior rehabs, all ending with the same results—failure and immediate relapse.…“

Alcohol — America’s Drug of Choice

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:00 UTC

Alcohol — America’s Drug of Choice

It is thrown in our face in every other commercial, in almost every movie, on billboards, in flashing lights, in magazines, and just about everywhere you turn. It’s the idea of having a cold brew, a shot on the rocks, or a martini — shaken not stirred.

No Demographic Is Safe from the Opioid Crisis

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 UTC

No Demographic Is Safe from the Opioid Crisis

Our great nation is struggling with a highly lethal drug epidemic, one which causes problems and crippling issues of the very worst kind. For years we have felt the tight grip of the addiction crisis. With 24 million-plus people in the U.S. struggling with substance abuse, it’s likely that most of us have been affected by this problem in some way or another.

Debunking the Myths

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 UTC

Debunking the Myths

Our Deputy Executive Director for Production Sam Hobson did a drug education lecture this past week at a middle school in the heart of LA off Crenshaw Boulevard. These kids were so bright and had such potential.

I Was Lost and Broken, Now I’ve Found Myself

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 UTC

I Was Lost and Broken, Now I’ve Found Myself

"Looking at the difference between the photo of me before I came to Narconon Ojai and the photo of me today made me realize how far I've come in such a short period of time. It made me remember the dark place I was in before coming here…“

Addiction: Blind to Race, Religion, Income Bracket

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 UTC

Addiction: Blind to Race, Religion, Income Bracket

The Washington Post reported that more than 115 people die every day from opioid related use. Anyone who takes opioids is at risk of developing addiction…

The Blunt Truth about Marijuana

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 UTC

The Blunt Truth about Marijuana

Marijuana is one of the most abused drugs in the world. There is an ever-growing gap between the latest science about marijuana and the myths surrounding it. Some people think that since it is legal in some places, it must be safe. But your body doesn’t know a legal drug from an illegal drug.

Marijuana Politics

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 UTC

Marijuana Politics

We live in a weird society where people censure you for smoking a cigarette in public but you can smoke marijuana on the street. Pot shops now outnumber Starbucks stores in states such as Colorado and Oregon.

Behavioral and Lifestyle Signs of Opioid Abuse

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 UTC

Behavioral and Lifestyle Signs of Opioid Abuse

For many people when they’re trying to determine whether or not someone is using opiates, it can be tough to spot physical symptoms. The person who’s abusing the drugs may be able to hide some of the physical giveaways, but there are also general behavioral and lifestyle patterns and red flags that may be easier to recognize.

Millennials Turning to Hallucinogens and Marijuana Instead of Opiates—Why?

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 00:00:00 UTC

Millennials Turning to Hallucinogens and Marijuana Instead of Opiates—Why?

Millennials seem to be one of the most interesting generations yet. They never cease to surprise us. They never cease to surprise each other too, sometimes.

Why Alcohol is One of the Toughest Addictions to Kick

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 UTC

Why Alcohol is One of the Toughest Addictions to Kick

When we examine the addiction issue in the United States today, we begin to see very quickly that this is a growing, expanding problem.

Income Levels and Drug Abuse: Does Economics Play a Part?

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:00:00 UTC

Income Levels and Drug Abuse: Does Economics Play a Part?

It’s time we abandoned any old thinking that drug and alcohol abuse only affects the poor and economically unfortunate. In this day and age, drug addiction spreads rampant through all income levels, demographics, ages, ethnicities, geographic areas, etc.

ADHD Drugs Now Sending Users to the ER

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 UTC

ADHD Drugs Now Sending Users to the ER

Every year it seems, we hear a new story and some new information about a pharmaceutical drug or a series of drugs that we once thought were safe, now being newly exposed as being very not safe. Prescription drugs and their use is becoming more controversial, and one can see why.

Doctors Abuse Substances Too

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:00:00 UTC

Doctors Abuse Substances Too

While substance abuse and addiction may have once been a problem primarily for the lower-class, it is certainly no longer that way. Here we’d like to shine a light on the fact that, even the best educated, the most affluent, and the kindest of individuals often fall prey to a drug habit. We’d like to shine a light on the fact that our medical doctors often fall prey to drug abuse.

Millennials and Drug Abuse—What Makes the Problem Different for Them

Sat, 18 Aug 2018 00:00:00 UTC

Millennials and Drug Abuse—What Makes the Problem Different for Them

Every decade and every generation seems to be affected by drug abuse differently than the last decade or generation was. Drugs which were popular in one generation might prove to be rather disinteresting to the next generation.

Why Americans are Dying More from Drug Use

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 00:00:00 UTC

Why Americans are Dying More from Drug Use

The entire subject of drug and alcohol addiction is a very depressing and unpleasant subject. In fact, this is probably the most unpleasant and depressing subject when it comes to the health and vitality of the American people…

American Addicts Start Early

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 00:00:00 UTC

American Addicts Start Early

Americans start abusing drugs at earlier ages than citizens from other countries do. We should consider that this might be why we have more addicts. Recreational drug use in one’s teen years ends up becoming a full-on addiction in one’s adult years.

The Urban Drug Scene

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:00:00 UTC

The Urban Drug Scene

The inner city, “bad neighborhood” drug scene used to look like something out of a B-rate movie or documentary following a minority’s struggle or perhaps a rapper’s rise to fame and freedom from the ghetto. And in a lot of ways, the urban drug scene still looks a lot like this.

What Doctors Have to Say About Addictive Prescription Drugs

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:00:00 UTC

What Doctors Have to Say About Addictive Prescription Drugs

Prescription drug abuse has risen rapidly through the ranks of addiction difficulties, steadily climbing to become the single most dangerous and risky substance abuse problem that our nation now faces.