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Narconon Director Interviewed on Independent Russian Television
Long Term Drug Treatment Program Promotes Drug Treatment Versus Incarceration
Atlanta, GA 12/18/2007 05:18 PM GMT (FINDITT)
Narconon of Georgia, a long term drug treatment center, was recently featured on the Independent Russian Television Station in a segment about the effectiveness of drug treatment versus incarceration for offenders who are addicts.
Viewers saw a comparative view of prison life versus life inside the Narconon long-term drug treatment center. Rare footage of life behind Georgia state prison walls was shown along with footage of life inside the Narconon substance abuse treatment center. Clients of Narconon tell their story of addiction and the ultimate resolution through Narconon's non-12 step approach.
Founder of Narconon of Georgia, Mary Rieser, stresses that the Narconon substance abuse treatment program is a viable alternative to prison for offenders who are addicts. "I invite our viewers to watch this video and decide which they would want if one of their own family members was hopelessly addicted - incarceration or treatment. Even though the show is in Russian, the situation is easily understood."
Ms. Rieser went on to explain that the state of Georgia has the fifth largest prison system in the country, while at the same time has the fourth least amount of rehab available per capita. Last year reportedly 300,000 Georgia citizens needed drug treatment and didn't get it while the Drug Enforcement Agency reported that Atlanta is a major transport center for drugs, supplying large amounts of methamphetamine to New York and Boston. Ms. Rieser stated, "Let's get real - the war on drugs isn't working. As a society we must decide where to put our resources in order to effectively deal with addiction."
Narconon is a non-traditional drug abuse treatment program which was founded in 1967. Narconon of Georgia was founded in 2001. While many drug rehab statistics are nebulous, Narconon boasts a 76% success rate (based on a two year follow-up) through a non-12 step drug treatment program. This program provides body detoxification through a sauna and exercise program that helps eliminate or reduce cravings. After the sauna program, the client learns those life skills essential to success in life and the ability to stay clean. They graduate from Narconon with a life plan and continued support to make sure they make it.
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"On the brightest of days, I was in the darkest of hours. Life for me no longer had purpose, meaning, vision, hope dreams or happiness. Tomorrow seemed bleak.
At some point along the line in my seven years of abuse, my self respect diminished and my mind went dormant. It depressed me to think that life was going on without me. That I knew I could be out in it living and enjoying it, but a demon was keeping me from doing so. I just wasn't strong enough.
And then something happened. On that sunny day that hurt the most, I said to myself ‘I've had enough.'
Through the steps of this program, I regained my self-respect and once again my mind and body became one. I extinguished that demon and discovered new ways to earn true respect from my peers and my pupils by accepting responsibility for my actions and mistakes and being strong enough to say ‘I'm sorry'.
Through the sauna exercise program, weight was lifted off my shoulders. Out went the old and in came the new and the life I had been hoping for, for such a long time, was beginning to emerge.
Through the other books I have gained the ability to live and be happy, but I know that it all starts with me. I am rewarded in knowing that I have truly increased my own happiness and am certain now more than ever before that it is within me- within my power and control to live a more rewarding life.
I have endured many of life's stereotypes and prejudices. But it is this place in which I have encountered a special part of humanity. Friends have accepted me for the person that I am. I have learned here that I don't need approval from anyone nor should I desire it and I am entitled to be the person that stands before you today.
And so I stand here in a moment of divine inspiration about my future as I begin an even greater journey. I have gained approval from those around me as I venture into this new world that awaits me."
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