Success Story!
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Efforts from the police and concerned citizens try to contain the devastation from drug abuse. Where Narconon is involved, there can be total success in cleaning up a community and in fact, it is happening.
<a href="http://www.drugsno.com">Narconon Drug Rehab in Georgia</a> staff have seen first hand that once an addict is clean, has faced his situation, and taken responsibility for self, family, and surroundings, an area around them that was once drug-infested and crime ridden can be cleaned up and people can be happy and prosperous.
Take the case of a small town in North Carolina. Drug abuse was high with a great percentage of the workforce using drugs. Crime was up as the drug addicts did anything and everything to feed their addiction. Two years ago, one family sent their son to Narconon so that he could get clean.
When he returned, his uncle, JM, who had been trying to quit drugs for 18 years, saw him, and was convinced to come to Narconon of Georgia. He in turn told a friend, DJ, who in turn told another, BB. They all did the Narconon program, returned to their town, and realized that part of maintaining their sobriety was taking responsibility for their town. Returning with friends they had made in the program, DK and DL, they created a community where drug abuse is not promoted, tolerated, or condoned.
JM stated the factory he worked in before he entered rehab was a den of drug abuse. Working with his fellow employees, he has helped to establish a factory that is drug free, His experience in the "bad old days" alerts him to any sign of drug abuse and it is quick to be addressed. "I never thought life could be so good without drugs," he stated.
Another young graduate, DK, works at a BMW factory. "My life has turned into a fairy tale," he states. I was 19, young, and deep into doing drugs with my friends. Now I have responsibilities and a good future. This would not have been possible without Narconon. My parents sleep at night now knowing I am doing well."
These graduates have made a huge impact in their community. Once the target of police scrutiny and suspicion, (small towns know what everyone is doing), they now honorary members of the Drug Task Force and give lectures to local schools. "I don't condemn the kids, I just give them the facts," states DJ. "I tell them what my life was like and what it is now. They appreciate the honesty and see me as a good example, a role model they need to stay away from drugs."
Whole communities, once destined to becoming crime ridden drug dens, are now happy and thriving, thanks to the Narconon Drug Rehab graduates and the work they do.
What about your community? We can help you clean it up. It starts with you and your friends and a sea of calm and happiness can extend from there.
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IDADA
This week, in recognition of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Narconon Georgia staff members joined the efforts of Narconon centers across the world reminding the world of the United Nations slogan "Do drugs control your life? Your life. Your community. No place for drugs".
Founding Narconon member, Gordy Weinand gave interviews to local radio stations while other staff members spoke to law enforcement with the message that if we all work together we can reduce the number of individuals who fall prey to drugs each year.
While drug trends and statistics are interesting, it is no surprise to anyone on this planet that the drug problem is out of control. Most understand that drugs and the resultant crime are at the root of many familial and social ills. According to Gordy Weinand, the point that is missing in all of this is guidance for families and communities as to what to do. Gordy pointed out "Most people are aware that there is a drug problem out there, but many families are unaware that chances are that their own child is being exposed to drugs at school. Any campaign has got to start with educating families. From there, the concerned parents can educate their kids and demand safe schools. Neighborhoods can begin to get clean and drug free zones can begin to expand. We have to start somewhere NOW."
Through effective drug prevention and rehabilitation Narconon of Georgia will continue to spread the word.
Call us if you need help at your church or school with drug education. We will respond.
What we do now influences the future. Let's make it a bright and drug free one.
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Anhydrous ammonia and Propane cylinders
Anhydrous ammonia and propane cylinders
SAFETY ALERT
Caution!
The brass valve in a propane cylinder will be damaged if it comes in contact with anhydrous ammonia. This deterioration will lead to cracking of the valve body or its components and can ultimately result in a violent, unexpected expulsion of the valve from the cylinder, causing personal injury or death.
Background and Recommended Action
It has come to the attention of the National Propane Gas Association that propane cylinders are being used in the manufacturing of Methamphetamines. This drug is commonly referred to as 'crank'. Manufacturers of this illegal substance are using propane cylinders for the storage and the use of anhydrous ammonia. These cylinders have been found in many states at cylinder exchange and refilling s as well as in hotel rooms and mobile laboratories, where the manufacturing of this illegal substance takes place.
..As observed in the illustrations, a blue-green stain on any brass portion of a service valve is evidence that it may have been in contact with anhydrous ammonia*. The pungent odor of ammonia on or near the cylinder is also an indication. If you suspect that a propane cylinder contains or has contained anhydrous ammonia, exercise extreme caution and restrict access to the area.
It can be dangerous to move the cylinder due to the unknown integrity of the cylinder's service valve. If you determine that it must be moved, keep in mind that hazards due to valve expulsion can be reduced by pointing the end of the container in which the valve is placed away from yourself and others and towards the most safe direction.
..Immediately contact your Fire Department, Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Unit or the nearest office of the United States Department of Justice's Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for information on properly disposing of the cylinder. If these respondents are not sure what to do, for assistance call 1-800-728-2482, which is the contact number for PERS, an independent hazardous materials information resource.
*Note: Sherwood valves contain a green coated valve stem. Additionally, a green thread sealing compound is used on some valves. These valves should not be confused with those that have been exposed to anhydrous ammonia.
..INTRODUCTION: Readers of this bulletin should consult the law of their individual jurisdictions for codes, standards and legal requirements applicable to them. This bulletin merely suggests methods which the reader may find useful in implementing applicable codes, standards and legal requirements. This material is not intended nor should it be construed (1) to set forth procedures which are the general custom or practice in the propane industry; (2) to establish the legal standards of care owed by propane distributors to their customers; or (3) to prevent the reader from using different methods to implement applicable codes, standards or legal requirements. The National Propane Gas Association assumes no liability for reliance on the contents of this bulletin. It is offered as a guide only to assist expert and experienced teachers and managers in training in service personnel in their organizations.
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"Disposable Heros" - ABC
'Disposable Heroes': Veterans Used To Test Suicide-Linked Drugs
An ABC News and Washington Times Investigation Reveals Vets Are Being Recruited for Government Tests on Drugs with Violent Side Effects
Mentally distressed veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan are being recruited for government tests on pharmaceutical drugs linked to suicide and other violent side effects, an investigation by ABC News and The Washington Times has found.
The report will air on Good Morning America and will also appear in The Washington Times on Tuesday. (click here to read the Washington Times coverage of "Disposable Heroes")
In one of the human experiments, involving the anti-smoking drug Chantix, Veterans Administration doctors waited more than three months before warning veterans about the possible serious side effects, including suicide and neuropsychiatric behavior.
"Lab rat, guinea pig, disposable hero," said former US Army sniper James Elliott in describing how he felt he was betrayed by the Veterans Administration.
Elliott, 38, of suburban Washington, D.C., was recruited, at $30 a month, for the Chantix anti-smoking study three years after being diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He served a 15-month tour of duty in Iraq from 2003-2004.
Months after he began taking the drug, Elliott suffered a mental breakdown, experiencing a relapse of Iraq combat nightmares he blames on Chantix.
"They never told me that I was going to be suicidal, that I would cease sleeping. They never told me anything except this will help me quit smoking," Elliott told ABC News and The Washington Times.
On the night of February 5th, after consuming a few beers, Elliott says he "snapped" and left his home with a loaded gun.
His fiancee, Tammy, called police and warned, "He's extremely unstable. He has PTSD."
"Do you think that he is going to shoot or attack the police?" the 911 dispatcher asked.
"I can't be certain. I don't know," she said. (click here to hear part of Tammy's 911 call)
"He was operating as if he was back in theater, in combat theater," she told ABC News. "And of course, a soldier goes nowhere without a gun."
When police arrived, they found Elliott in the street, with the gun in the front pocket of his hooded sweatshirt.
"Are you going to shoot me? Shoot me," Elliott said, according to the police report. (click here to see the police report)
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Consider Alternative to Prision
The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that a record 7.2 million Americans were incarcerated in 2006, costing taxpayers an estimated $45 billion and pushing states to consider less-costly alternatives ranging from private prisons to diversion to addiction treatment programs, the Washington Post reported June 12.
"There are a number of states that have talked about an early release of prisoners deemed non-threatening," said Rebecca Blank of the Brookings Institution. "The problem just keeps getting bigger and bigger. You're paying a lot of money here. You have to ask if some of these high mandatory-minimum sentences make sense."
The Pew Center on the States recently reported that the U.S. has more people in prison than any nation on earth, with 1 percent of the entire national population locked up. The new BJS report estimated that one in 15 black men are in prison, as well as one in 35 Hispanic males.
Harsh drug-crime sentencing laws have helped drive the prison population up from just 1.8 million in 1980. "It's really like a runaway train," said Ryan King of the Sentencing Project. "Nobody's taking a step back and asking where all these billions of dollars are going."
Still, the prison boom has its defenders. "If you look at the fact that these are people who are committing a crime, creating a danger to the public, you can't look at it as wrong," said Scott Thorpe, chief executive of the California District Attorneys Association. "What is the appropriate number of people to be incarcerated to ensure public safety? I don't know if you can answer that."
But Tim Lynch of the Cato Institute said the latest figures "demonstrate that we've lost our way ... when our laws require such a massive scale of incarceration."
"When you lock up a bank robber, a child molester or a mugger, you're removing a career offender from the street," said Lynch. "When you lock up a drug dealer, he is immediately replaced. We tried this with alcohol during Prohibition and it didn't work. We're not reaching the same conclusion with the drug war. It's slowly sinking in, but it will take politicians some time to turn this around."
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Marijuana leads to risk of mental health-CNN
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The earlier a young person uses marijuanathe greater the risk for mental health problems later in life, the director of National Drug Control Policy said Tuesday, basing his conclusion on a survey of medical research.
"We're trying to get out the word that the last 10 years of research have helped to alert us to the use of marijuana in particular is a very dangerous risk for the mental health of our young people," John Walters said at a news conference.
He said the conclusion runs against popular culture that often considers marijuana a low-risk recreational drug.
Walters cited a government study that found a base rate of mental illness at between 8 percent and 9 percent among Americans 18 and older. For those who use marijuana, he said, "That increases to 12-and-a-half percent."
And, he added, "For those who have used marijuana prior to age 12, the rate of mental illness jumps to 21 percent."
The rate was half that, or 10.5 percent, for adults who first used marijuana at age 18 or older.
Those were the findings of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an annual survey sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Walters did not directly address the possibility of confusing cause and effect -- that is, that people with mental problems might be more inclined to use drugs.
One study he cited was published last year in the Archives of General Psychiatry. It involved 600 pairs of same-sex twins, one of whom was dependent on marijuana and one of whom was not. The twin who was dependent was almost three times as likely to think about suicide and attempt suicide than his brother or sister, the study found.
Neil McKeganey, who heads the University of Glasgow's Center for Drug Misuse Research, was at the press conference in support of Walters.
"It is leading us to look again at this so-called recreational drug," he said. "Kids who start to use marijuana at a young age are much more likely to suffer serious, long-term mental health problems."
The parents of a teenager who committed suicide last year were also at the news conference, and they linked their son's death to his marijuana use.
Tanya Skaggs, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, said, "He had a severe lack of judgment that was because of the marijuana, this destructive behavior was continuing," in the months leading up to his death.
The parents were unable to break his marijuana use, Skaggs said, despite counseling, searching his room for pot and random drug tests.
"We just never thought that something like this could happen to us. But it does, and it did," she said. "We wish we could have helped."
Agenda 'detrimental to your children'
Walters downplayed whether the medical use of marijuana undercuts the impact of warnings to young people against pot use.
The question was tied to a decision by Canada last month to approve the prescription drug Sativex, an oral spray that contains the active ingredient of marijuana, to treat the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
He responded, "We believe that there's a clear distinction" between validated medical benefits and what he said could be "a bunch of ads where people testify that their mother, dying, smoked a joint and was saved, and that means marijuana is medicine."
"Your children are being educated," he said of such advertising. "But they're being told lies. And they're being told things that are designed to push a particular agenda which is detrimental to your children, and detrimental to the country."
Group calls for national discussion
Meanwhile, a Washington-based nonprofit group released a report recommending changes in the way authorities handle drug offenses, citing a "disproportionate" focus on "low-level marijuana users."
"The 'war on drugs' in the 1990s was, essentially, a 'war on marijuana,'" said the report by the Sentencing Project, which was founded in 1986 to promote alternative sentencing programs.
A national analysis covering 1990 to 2002 found that, of a 450,000 rise in drug arrests during that period, 82 percent of the increase was for marijuana, and 79 percent was for marijuana possession alone.
Marijuana arrests now make up 45 percent of the nation's 1.5 million drug arrests annually, the report said, and an estimated $4 billion is spent each year on marijuana offenders.
"The growth in marijuana arrests over the 1990s has not led to a decrease in use or availability, nor an increase in cost," the group said. "Meanwhile, billions are being spent nationally."
The report calls for "a national discussion regarding the zealous prosecution of marijuana use and its consequences for al of criminal justice resources and public safety."
"Law enforcement has focused disproportionately on low-level possession charges as a result of the nation's lack of a thoughtful strategy," it said.
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What do you think Obama?
Elections will be soon and with an estimated 20 million drug abusers in this country we need to educate ourselves on how our candidates view the "War on Drugs."
Over two million Americans are in prison and most of their crimes are drug related. Are these individuals the victims of the war or the prisoners of war? Without clear direction on this issue, it is difficult to tell.
We need clearly defined policy that helps protect law abiding citizens from drug related crime, while at the same time, offers help for offenders who are addicts. The benefits of such a policy to the health and wealth of our nation are obvious.
Ask your candidates where they stand on this issue. If they don't have a clear policy, then demand one or vote for someone else.
Something can be done about the situation. It is up to us to see that there is.
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Marketing Drugs to The Masses
| Friends of Narconon President's Briefing--Issue 99 |
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Marketing Drugs to The Masses In a previous article we talked about a natural hallucinogenic drug that was easily available over the internet. These types of websites actually are called "No Prescription Websites" (NPWs) which offer to sell controlled substances without a valid prescription. NPWs were first recognized by the U.S. Justice Department in 1999, indicating that such sites had been operating at least through the late 1990s. NPWs enable dealers and users to complete transactions without direct contact. While many NPWs accept credit cards, others only accept cash thereby further reducing any paper trail. Many NPWs are hosted in countries in which specific categories of controlled substances are locally legal (e.g. prescription opioids in Mexico), but because of the global nature of the internet, NPWs are able to do (mostly illegal) business with customers around the globe. In addition to prescription opioids, stimulants, and sedatives, steroids are often widely distributed. To date, no websites have been found offering directly to sell illegal drugs like heroin, illegal amphetamine or methamphetamine derivatives, or cocaine, however the police have uncovered several instances of dealers/drug rings using Craigslist personal ads to solicit drug business using code words and phrases. All other categories of drugs are readily available online. As you can see our kids have more access to ... | |
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Article in the AJC "Substance Abuse Trap"
More and more kids are getting arrested for underage drinking. Many of these kids come from affluent neighborhoods and are popular kids.
One such girl, recently featured in a newspaper article, had been a cheerleader and very much part of the “in crowd” at her school.
This pretty cheerleader recently found herself in handcuffs and sentenced to probation.
In a recent statewide survey 25 percent of high school seniors admit to binge drinking at least once in the last month. (Binge drinking is defined as having five or more drinks at one episode.)
56 percent of the kids said that they had used alcohol in the last month.
Why are so many kids drinking and why are some drinking themselves into oblivion?
In the case of the pretty cheerleader she said she was bored. When drinking is the thing to do, kids don’t develop the ability create activities that don’t involve alcohol. Life can appear boring, because they simply have not learned that there is a big world out there and lots of opportunity for adventure.
Living life to the fullest is an art, which for some, needs to be developed.
Unless this art is developed before adulthood, life may be short and miserable for many of our bright kids.
There are solutions. It starts with the family. Talk to your kids and learn the truth about their life and how they feel about it. Introduce them to activities.
Let’s change what the “in crowd’ is doing so the “in crowd” makes it into adult years and can become the leaders in society we will need.
If you know someone who needs help with alcohol treatment and recovery, call Narconon of Georgia at 877-413-3073.
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Take Back Our Communities
In continuing with the campaign to "Take Back Our Families and Communities From Drugs", Narconon of Georgia released more tips today for those who think they have a drug abuser in their midst, but are not sure.
Mary Rieser stated "Before you approach a family member about possible drug abuse, get the facts - verify that there is abuse. Drug addicts will lie about their drug usage and can be very convincing, leaving friends and family doubting their own certainty. Home testing kits are very easy to fool, so know the signs of abuse and be certain."
Here is a quick, but accurate rundown of signs and symptoms of major drugs of abuse:
Sign of opiate abuse (includes, heroin and oxycotin) can be constricted pupils, scratching, needle marks and lethargy. It might also include someone acting hyper, as some people are affected this way by opiates.
Signs of cocaine or speed abuse usually include glassy eyes and very large pupils, which the person may try to hide behind sunglasses. Other signs are erratic behavior, irritability, nervousness, or aggression, lack of sleep and thirst.
Benzodiazepine abuse is characterized by sedation, drowsiness/depression, unusual excitement, fever, irritability, poor judgment, slurred speech and dizziness. Xanax abuse amongst high school kids is at an all time high, so this is an important one to be alert to. Withdrawal from the drug can be life threatening and requires medical attention.
A person on marijuana will usually have red eyes and can appear to be in a daze or may go into fits of laughter for no reason. Marijuana has a strong pungent odor which is difficult to mask. Rolling papers or blunts around the house are tell tale signs of marijuana abuse.
Sudden changes in behavior can be a clue that there is drug abuse, especially with adolescents. New friends, new flashy clothes and keeping late hours can be signs. Other indications include sudden decline in academic performance, lack of interest in known hobbies and the borrowing of money.
If someone you love has signs of abuse, then get some help. Call an interventionist if needed, but don't wait. Overdose is a real threat to any drug abuser. Get them the help they need.
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Alcohol and Violence
Alcohol and Violence
Taken from http://www.marininstitute.org/alcohol_policy/violence.htm
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• Alcohol availability is closely related to violent assaults. Communities and neighborhoods that have more bars and liquor stores per capita experience more assaults. 1
• Alcohol use is frequently associated with violence between intimate partners. Two-thirds of victims of intimate partner violence reported that alcohol was involved in the incident. 2
• In one study of interpersonal violence, men had been drinking in an estimated 45 percent of cases and women had been drinking in 20 percent of cases. 3
• Women whose partners abused alcohol were 3.6 times more likely than other women to be assaulted by their partners. 4
• In 1997, 40 percent of convicted rape and sexual assault offenders said that they were drinking at the time of their crime. 5
• In 2002, more than 70,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 were victims of alcohol-related sexual assault in the U.S. 6
• In those violent incidents recorded by the police in which alcohol was a factor, about nine percent of the offenders and nearly 14 percent of the victims were under age 21. 7
• Twenty-eight percent of suicides by children ages nine to 15 were attributable to alcohol. 8
• An estimated 480,000 children are mistreated each year by a caretaker with alcohol problems. 9
If you notice that a relative seems to have developed a drinking or drug problem call Narconon for help. 877-413-3073
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How an Addict Becomes One
There are many theories on why people get addicted. One theory proposes that certain brain types are likely to get addicted. This does not leave much hope for the addict as it is difficult to get a new brain.
After working in the field of drug treatment and rehabilitation I prefer the following way of theory on HOW AN ADDICT BECOMES ONE
- The person tries to escape some physical or emotional pain by taking drugs.
- Finding the drugs offer temporary relief the person continues to use them.
- Cells in the body become accustomed to large amounts of drug metabolites (a broken down form of the drug).
- When one tries to quit, cells in the body that have become accustomed to such large amounts of metabolites are now forced to deal with much decreased amounts.
- The body perceives that it needs the drug to function and demands the drug through physical cravings.
- With continued use of the drug, the body's inability to completely eliminate all traces of the drug metabolites diminishes. The metabolites that remain are stored in the fatty tissue and these, released, cause cravings.
- With continued use of the drug, the body's inability to completely eliminate all traces of the drug metabolites diminishes. The metabolites that remain are stored in the fatty tissues and these, released, cause cravings.
- Cravings become so sever that the addict will do anything (in most cases abandoning all previous moral teachings) to get more of the drug.
- The addict commits misdeed against family, friends and self to satisfy these unrelenting cravings.
- Because of these misdeeds, the addicts cannot face themselves and dive deeper into drugs.
- They are now entrapped in full blown addiction, with two aspects of the condition. The biophysical condition and the biochemical personality.
The good thing about this theory is that there is hope for an addict. By addressing each point above, an addict can get clean, happy and productive.
Narconon is the only program I know of that addresses each point above. If you know someone who is having difficulty with drugs, get them some help and call us.
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Info on Xanax
A survey at a local high school revealed that Xanax abuse is on the rise with our students. One student interviewed reported, "Xanax is the most commonly abused drug in my school. Kids take it all the time. They get it out of their parents' medicine cabinets." He continued with, "It's a bigger problem in my high school than pot."
According to survey, kids take it for the relaxing high and because it is socially acceptable and easily accessible. The drug can be found in many family medicine cabinets or three tablets can be bought on the streets for five dollars. Some kids take eight at a time. They mix xanax with orange juice, alcohol or an energy drink to intensify the effects. Those who mix it with alcohol, are putting themselves at extreme risk. The mixture of xanax and alcohol can result in respiratory suppression and even death.
According to surveys, some kids feel they are addicted to xanax and were from the first moment they took it. This is not surprising as xanax is very addictive - a person can become dependent on xanax in just a few days. Others surveyed feel it would be difficult to stop because of the accessibility of the drug.
Mary Rieser Executive Director of Narconon stated: ‘We need to get on top of this extreme situation now. Kids need to be educated on the risks involved, not only in taking xanax, but in suddenly discontinuing it without the help of a physician. Withdrawal symptoms can be severe and include agitation, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting and convulsions. It is one of the most difficult drugs to withdraw from, once addicted.
Parents have to be willing to ask their kids if they are taking xanax and if they are, get them the help that they need to safely discontinue it. Most high school kids probably at least know about xanax. A recent CASA study revealed that 80 percent of our high school kids attend drug-infested schools. Assume that your kids at least know about xanax and talk to them about it. The family car can become a lethal weapon if driven by a teen mentally impaired from xanax.
Xanax is a prescription drug, a benzodiazepine or tranquilizer, used to treat anxiety. It is a Schedule IV controlled substance, which means that it has a high potential for abuse. There are at least 28 adverse reactions that can be caused by xanax, including headache, tremors, confusion, blurred vision, memory loss and convulsions - not the ingredients for those who want to make the list of "those most likely to succeed."
Find out the truth about those you love and call us if the truth is hard to face.
Call Narconon 877-413-3073
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Narconon Needs Your Help
For the last two years Narconon of Georgia has been working with an orphanage in Honduras to help the orphans get off glue. These kids live on the streets and often have no hope in their lives and so chose to stay high from the glue and become hopeless addicted.
We are working with a local synagogue to help these children have some kind of future before they destroy their bodies to much to make anything of their lives.
The particular program that we are utilizing, the Narconon New Life Detoxification program, utilizes a sauna (to sweat out the glue) and vitamins (to repair the damage.) We are working with a Honduran Medical Doctor who is on site and monitoring the kids.
To date we have gotten about 60 kids through the Sauna Detox with rave reviews from the various missionaries that work there from different parts of the world.
The next group of kids is scheduled to start the Sauna Detox on June 9th. We need more donations to make this trip a success and would appreciate any help that anyone can give. These donations are tax deductible. Call 877-413-3073.
Together, we can change the lives of many.
Best,
Mary
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Xanax!
Parents Beware
Xanax Abuse On The Rise In Our High Schools
Narcononl is putting out a warning that Xanax abuse is a big problem in our area high schools; children are stealing it from their parents' medicine cabinets.
Xanax is a prescription drug, a benzodiazepine or tranquilizer, used to treat anxiety. This drug, at first may only make a person feel sleepy and uncoordinated. Over time a person builds up immunity to this drug and needs more and more to get a relaxed feeling. Xanax addiction can occur in a very short time. According to an addiction specialist, "Xanax addiction can occur in as little as a week."
Xanax withdraw is one of the hardest amongst prescription drug withdraw. A person will get very shaky and have increased anxiety. Xanax withdraw can lead to seizures and death. This is a dangerous game to play.
After speaking with a high school sophomore last weekend, age 16, I was shocked. This student says, "Xanax is the most commonly abused drug in my school. Kids take it all the time. They get it out of their parents' medicine cabinets." He continued with, "It's a bigger problem in my high school than pot."
Parents need to be aware that this is a huge problem in our high schools and among our children. Xanax is a Schedule IV controlled substance, which means that it has a high potential for abuse. It is also the most commonly abused drug occurring in poly-substance abuse. This means that our high school children, if they take this drug are more likely to abuse alcohol and other drugs such as cocaine.
For more information on drug addiction rehabilitation or drug education, call Narconon of Georgia at 1-877-413-3073.
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Rape drug information
Today, I was sad to learn there are individuals who abuse Rohypnol (roofies). This drug is known as the date rape drug, but the fact that anyone would purposely take this drug is scary.
If you know someone who is taking this drug you should know the following facts so you can help them.
Rohypnol is a is a powerful sedative (benozodiazepene) that depresses the central nervous system. It is similar to xanax in that it has a hypnotic effect. Rohypnol is not legally available for prescription in the United States, but is legal in 60 countries.
The drug creates a sleepy, relaxed, and drunk feeling that lasts 2 to 8 hours. A person may lose their inhibition and do things they would not ordinarily do. They may black out and have a complete loss of memory of what occurred the night before. This is why it is used as a date rape drug and given to unsuspecting victims. Oddly enough some people take it to purposefully.
Other effects may include dizziness and disorientation, nausea, difficulty with motor movements and speaking.
Some people mix roofies with heroin or alcohol to enhance the high. The combination can be lethal.
If you know someone who is abusing roofies, then get them some help. Don't let them try and stop on their own. It can be dangerous.
Call Narconon at 877-413-3073 if you have any questions or need some help.
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National Grump Out Day
Come to Narconon and celebrate National Grump Out Day - the day we are not supposed to be grumpy. A drug free day is a grump free day.
Leave the grumpiness behind and start a new life - drug free, grump free and happy.
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CS Success
Every day before I came here I was using drugs. Now I do not even think about using drugs. I have no desire or need for drugs after being in the Narconon program.
I am a lot more focused. My baby and my wife take precedence over everything else in my life.
I have talked to others and told them that if I had to suggest a program, I would suggest this one. You will get clean in the end and stay that way.
CS
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zs success
When I first came to Narconon I was having a drug problem. Since I have been here I am learning tools on how to not only avoid bad situations, but to prevent them. I know that I will remain drug free.
The responsibility that I have gained will be useful in the real world.
For those trying to figure out which rehab to go to, I would recommend Narconon for its holistic approach and the tools you learn so you can live life on your own.
ZS
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From Johny
Narconon of Georgia helped me to look at my ethics and the code of honor. In the past, when I wanted drugs, my ethics would be hurt – I would bend them to get what I wanted. This started to affect my family and I felt bad about it.
Since I have learned about ethics at Narconon I have a clean conscience and it feels great.
I spoke to my sister about this last night and she is so happy that I am no longer trying to con her and that I am doing well. Now, she can believe what I say.
I wish that everyone could learn what I have learned.
I have a new life and you can too!
Johny
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Adam's Thoughts on the Narconon
Your addiction can be overcome. Since doing the Narconon program, I do not live in fear that addiction is a disease that I have to live with for the rest of my life. Before coming to Narconon I felt that all was lost and there was no hope for me.
Through Narconon I learned that I can remain drug free and not look back at all.
I am strong enough to deal with situations in a way that is not destructive to my own existence.
If you are in doubt that you can recover from your addiction, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. With this program you can achieve brighter days and your life can have meaning.
This program can save your life and get you back on track. It certainly did for me.
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B on the Narconon Program
The overall viewpoint of keeping our recovery through the Narconon Sauna program and the life skills is vital. I have had so many instances where I have gotten clean, but I did not have the skills to stay that way.
Narconon gave me an opportunity to stay clean. It works.
I would want to tell others to give Narconon a chance.
This is a unique program. We want our students to succeed and we want to help the world become clean.
We can give our planet a chance to survive. It starts with the individual.
B.E.
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Johnny's thoughts on Narconon
my ethics and the code of honor. In the past, when I wanted drugs, my ethics would
be hurt – I would bend them to get what I wanted. This started to affect
my family and I felt bad about it.
Since I have learned about ethics at Narconon I have a clean conscience and
it feels great.
I spoke to my sister about this last night and she is so happy that I am no
longer trying to con her and that I am doing well. Now, she can believe what
I say.
I wish that everyone could learn what I have learned.
I have a new life and you can too!
Johny
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Sauna Alcohol Success!
The Narconon New Life Detoxification program
(which uses sauna and vitamins) is a miracle for those wanting to recover.
After 17 years of sobriety and then 5 years of drinking again,
I was in a hopeless condition. Then came Narconon and the Sauna Detoxification
program. I believe that it is a miracle – I know I will no longer crave
alcohol and my life is changed. I feel 20 years younger. Issues that used to
bring on anxiety and triggers that forced me into situations to drink, are no
longer issues. I no longer want to drink.
I wish that this Sauna program had been available 17 years ago when I decided
not to drink again. I would have sober over these last 5 years.
I am so happy with my results, you can contact me personally at my email address
which is rtruett090145@yahoo.com. I will help you any way I can to get you into
the program so you too can have the joy and success I now have.
RT
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Alcohol Awarness and Success!
The program has given me the insight I never really had, as opposed to the previous efforts at twelve step recovery which did not work for me. The Narconon course work combined with the instruction and my revised commitment to remain alcohol free has given me a new lease on life which I am enjoying like I never have before.
April was National Alcohol Awareness month and I am proud to confess that for a change, this is the first April I can remember that I was alcohol free. I intend to remain so for the rest of the Aprils to come as well as all the other months for the rest of my life.
Thank you Narconon of Georgia for showing me the light and I look forward to being another successful graduate.
BN
In view of the fact that April was Alcohol Awareness month, I am happy to report that I alcohol free (which means hangover free too!). I thank Narconon for this success.
I am happy, that when I walk into a store, alcohol is no longer the first thing that I look at. I no longer do stupid things in public because I am drunk.
I want others to read this and know that this is a place to get help with drugs or alcohol. This is not 12 step – it is a New Life Program where you can have a life without drugs or alcohol. It is like “Life Rehab”.
I am 21 years old. I had been drinking underage and abusing drugs. I am sure there are others out there who are in a similar position and are just wondering if there really is any real help. You have been living a destructive life style for so long, you may be afraid of change, but this is change for the better. I know you might be scared and think that programs might not work. Just make a phone call and check it out. It could change your life!
SD
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College drug abouse
and illegal drugs. 22.9 percent of full time college students meet the criteria
for substance abuse 2.5 times the national average.
Call Narconon of Georgia if you have
a family member in college. They might be on drugs. We can educate you on the
signs of drug abuse and help you to find treatment.
Lets keep the minds of our future leaders bright by providing effective
drug education and treatment.
Call Narconon 877-417-3073
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Thank you for all the help!
of Georgia thanks all those we have had the honor of helping and
we thank those who have helped us.
We have learned something from each person we have met along the way and our
associations have made us what we are today.
Call us at 877-413-3073 if you or someone you know needs our help with addiction.
From the Staff of Narconon of Georgia
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Methadone... what is it?
MYSTERY OF METHADONE
Did you know that for several weeks last year, more people watched the tragic saga of Anna Nicole Smith and her son than watched the developments of the Iraq war? At center-stage of this drama is the role that methadone may have had in her death and that of her son, Daniel. Methadone for many is as mysterious as Anna Nichol's death. We just know enough to stay intrigued, but never quite enough to really understand. But methadone prescriptions are on the rise and attendant accidental deaths are increased by over 200%. We need to under this drug- the truths and misconceptions.
BACKGROUND
In 1937 and 1938 two scientists, Bockmuhl and Erhart, working for the German chemical company, I.G. Farbin, were searching for a painkiller that would be less addictive than morphine. In 1941 they filed a patent application for their development of Polamidon, which eventually became known as Methadone. The Nazis did not make any attempt to mass produce the drug, due to its side effects, including nausea and overdose, according to some reports.
I.G. Farben also manufactured the formula Zyklon B., the notorious lethal agent used in the gas chamber of Auschwitz. After World War II, due to the severity of this and other war crimes, I.G. Farben chemical company was liquidated and methadone became an American possession.
Eli-Lilly pharmaceutical company was given control of the drug and originally named it dolophine. Contrary to legend, the drug was not named after Adolph Hitler, but is most likely derived from the French words "dolo" (pain and "fin" end.
After clinical trials with dolophine in 1947, reports started coming in of adverse reactions and the drug was taken off the market and did not resurface in the US until the 60s as "methadone."
It was not until the early 60s that methadone was promoted as a treatment for opiate addicts. Thus, the concept of the methadone maintenance program was born and maintenance centers spread rapidly through the US and continue to service 20% of the nearly 900,000 heroin addicts. There are mixed reports on results. Some methadone patients describe methadone as a life safer while others describe a life not worth living. Since methadone doses are typically given every 24 hours, the addict ends up tied to the methadone addiction, having to go to the clinic once a day. Missing even a day can make one quite sick.
Through the years, methadone has expanded beyond methadone clinics. It is prescribed for pain relief and sold on the street illegally, quite often to methamphetamine addicts who, after being awake for days, use it to sleep.
Doctors who prescribe methadone for pain are not as well educated in drug abuse as those who work in addiction, and consequently their patients are not as well informed. With the increase use of methadone, especially with the uneducated users, comes the increase of related accidental deaths-frequently the leading cause of overdose in some states.
Some drugs are forgiving-methadone is not.
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Adderall Trend
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Newest Trend Adderall The newest trend among college aged students is not alcohol, pot or other "hard" drugs. It is a drug available in pharmacies- Adderall. More people are seeking help for Adderall addiction these days. With the pressure to perform well in school, some students believe that turning to Adderall will help them study and do better on tests. This is far from the truth. All Adderall does is keep a student up for hours at a time, creating stress, so the materials studied are not fully grasped. No one staying up all night studying will remember their information after the test is done and over. Usually the information is forgotten as soon as the pill wears off. "When I moved into the sorority house almost all of the girls had prescriptions. It was easy to find. Four years later, I realized I had a problem when I wasn't just taking it to study anymore. I was taking it all the time and I had a problem." Some colleges have reported that up to 75% of their students have taken this drug. Without proper education on the dangers of Adderall, more students who think they will get better grades will end up addicted. It is likely that many are addicted now and need help, but perhaps don't know where to turn, so keep taking the drug as a solution.
Don't take any chances with someone you love. Narconon of Georgia staff members are here to help walk you through an intervention to get your family member the help they need- NOW. We are the NEW LIFE PROGRAM 5688 Peachtree Parkway B1 Norcross GA 30092Phone: 770-379-0208 Fax: 770-395-9431 Email: narcononofga@yahoo.com Web:www.drugsno.com Copyright© 2007 Narconon of Georgia Inc. All rights reserved. Narconon of Georgia is a non-profit 501(c)3 public benefit corporation and is licensed by Narconon International |
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Winter Cold?
Have a winter cold?
Be careful. That over-the-counter cold medicine you have in your medicine cabinet may have some Dextromethorphan (DXM) in it and DXM can make a person high. You may not know about DXM, but most drug abusers do, so check your medicine cabinet.
DXM can produce a high similar to LSD; including hallucinations, vivid dreams, loss of motor control and "out of body" states. This high is described as "robo tripping" by DXM users. It takes an overdose of DXM to produce a high and this overdose can also cause health problems like rapid heart beat, lethargy, high blood pressure, kidney damage, liver damage seizures and even death. This drug is easy to get and emergency rooms are reporting waves of young people who are overdosing on it. Estimates are that over two million teens in the United States have abused DXM products to get high. Often, these teens are finding information about DSM on the internet.
At Narconon, we have first hand accounts from clients who abused this drug in the past. One reported that Coricidin (the most popular drug containing DSM) seemed to leap into his pocket when he was in the drug store. Another told a staff member that he has never quite returned to normal after his extensive abuse of the drug. The theft of drugs containing DXM is at an all time high.
It is sometimes difficult to tell if someone is abusing an over-the-counter medication containing DXM. Be alert if the person is acting stoned but there is no tell-tale smell. This is a key sign. Other symptoms are:
Dilated pupils
Confusion
Slurred Speech
Dizziness
Loss of coordination
While Coricidin is the most popular of the abused over-the-counter-medications, DXM is found in over 140 products. Look for those products that say "DM" or "Tuss".
Don't leave it to law enforcement to solve this problem. Drugs with DXM can be bought and consumed in large amounts without any laws being broken. Be alert for theft when you are in a drug store with an abuser or if you work in a retail facility that sells cold medication.
The best defense against this drug is education. The dangers are real and probably unknown to any would-be- user. This is one of the most dangerous ways to get high and unfortunately the most available. Anyone about to take this stuff for fun needs to know it could kill them.
IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE ABUSING DXM OR ANY DRUG, CALL US AT
877-413-3073. WE HAVE A 70% SUCCESS RATE!
You may reply to this email (narcononhelp@yahoo.com) with questions or visit our web site http://www.drugsno.com
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Narconon Day!
| Narconon of Georgia to Celebrate Narconon Day Narconon Founded 42 Years Ago |
| Atlanta, GA 1/22/2008 1:17 AM GMT (TransWorldNews) Narconon of Georgia, a non-12 step drug recovery program, announces its celebration of Narconon Day on February 19, 2008. February 19 is designated as Narconon Day as it was that day in 1966 when William Benitez founded Narconon while he was an inmate in the Arizona State Prison. Mr. Benitez successfully conquered an 18 year heroin habit, through information he learned in Fundamentals of Thought, by L. Ron Hubbard. He wanted to share his success with others, and with permission started Narconon, the non-12 step drug rehab program in the prison. Since its inception, Narconon has continued to grow as a network throughout the world.
Narconon centers worldwide are inviting all past graduates to Narconon Friday night graduation on February 15, 2008. In addition to the usual acknowledgement of students who finish courses and those who have graduated the full program, special acknowledgements will be given to the those very special early graduates. One of the original students who graduated the program, Gordy Weinand, said recently, "Little did I know that over the decades our little group of twenty drug addicts looking for help with drug addiction would grow to an international organization spanning six continents and 35 countries." Mr. Weinand currently works for Narconon of Georgia in Public Relations. For more information on non-twelve step drug addiction rehabilitation, or drug education, call Narconon of Georgia at 1-877-413-3073. |
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Happy Holidays!
