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Fabian Padro in Drug Rehab
July 3, 2025

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?

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Fabian Padro in Drug Rehab
July 1, 2025

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.

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Another Life Transformed — Another Family Restored

We are so proud to share the powerful success story of one of our recent graduates from the Narconon program. Their journey from addiction to lasting sobriety is not only inspiring — it’s proof that recovery is possible. If you have a loved one who is struggling, don’t wait. There is hope.

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Fabian Padro in News
April 24, 2024

Narconon Ojai Bridges Community Bonds

Hosting Firehouse 20 for lunch In the heart of Ojai, California, community bonds are formed not just through shared experiences but also through mutual support and collaboration. Recently, Narconon Ojai took a proactive step in strengthening these bonds by extending a warm invitation to Firehouse 20, hosting them for a memorable lunch.

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Fabian Padro in News
November 2, 2023

Narconon Ojai Hosted Its 3rd Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on October 28th 2023

On October 28, 2023, Narconon Ojai celebrated and hosted its 3rd annual celebrity golf tournament at the Ojai Valley Inn Spa and Resort. Dan Schnieder, the man behind the critically acclaimed Netflix docuseries The Pharmacist, was in attendance as both a player and speaker and spoke about the dangers of drugs and how no drug tried once is safe anymore because of fentanyl exposure

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Ren in Drug Rehab
April 9, 2020

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?

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Adrian Heredia in Alcohol Abuse
March 12, 2019

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.…“

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Adrian Heredia in Alcohol Abuse
February 18, 2019

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.

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Jessica Bradham in Addiction recovery
December 6, 2017

Why Addiction Treatment Should Be Different for Executives

Anyone who has ever worked in any sort of business environment would readily agree that executives have intense, challenging, and demanding jobs and lifestyles. They are expected to overcome all manner of obstacles on a day-to-day basis and successfully run tight control on employees and projects without fail…

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Jessica Bradham in Addiction
November 29, 2017

Guide to Overcoming Addiction Triggers When You’re in a Leadership Position

Remaining sober is one of the hardest things for an addict as the fear of a relapse is always looming, but there are several tricks you can do to help avoid these triggers.

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