After graduating from the program in 2008, Matt works to help others find a new way to live life, free from drugs and alcohol. Matt is an Internationally certified drug and alcohol counselor and has written extensively on addiction and evidence-based treatment. You can follow him on LinkedIn.
Depicted in movies and popular music and pop culture as a way to “Expand Your Mind”, hallucinogens have been circulating in modern society for over fifty years and doing a lot of damage along the way. Some of the names are, shrooms, angel dust, hell’s bells, and acid. Acid, also known as LSD, is the granddaddy of these drugs in terms of strength and unpredictability.
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The article discusses the growing potency and variety of the many novel cannabinoids in the cannabis market, highlighting new synthetic cannabinoids like Delta-8 THC and Delta-10 THC. It raises concerns about the lack of regulation, testing, and potential health risks associated with these new, untested drugs.
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A new study reports an alarming increase in children ending up in the ER after experimenting with cough syrup. This over-the-counter medicine can have mind-altering and addictive effects when misused.
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A strong local community plays a vital role in the success of any drug rehabilitation center. At our center, this supportive network includes treatment providers, successful graduates who have achieved lasting sobriety, and friends and family members of our students. This sense of community is fundamental to helping people overcome drug addiction and rebuild their lives.
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On October 12, 2024, Narconon Arrowhead opened its doors to graduates, their family members, and friends to celebrate the decades-long success the program has enjoyed as the premier Narconon program. The heartwarming event was held in the newly updated auditorium, featuring graduates, friends, family, and community members who met to hear the long-term success stories of some of the Narconon Program's veterans.
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Narconon Ojai held its 4th annual charity golf tournament at the renowned Ojai Valley Inn, drawing support from the local community to raise funds for the Ojai Youth Foundation.
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Making the decision to go to rehab and get help to overcome addiction is a big step, and one of the most important ones on the road to recovery. Sticking through a rehab program and successfully completing it is another big milestone along the way.
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New research shows that adolescent Americans, who had been experiencing a drop in drug use for part of the 21st century, saw their overdose death rate double in just one year, 2020. Experts believe that the recent spike in teen overdose deaths have been driven almost entirely by fentanyl overdoses.
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My life after Narconon has been amazing. Being a housewife has always been a dream of mine, and my kids are my world. One thing that I didn’t think I could ever accomplish was getting clean and staying that way, but I’ll be sober 6 years this June 10, 2024.
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I would tell people who are struggling with addiction to choose life. The sadness all goes away once they start getting better by doing the program. It works perfectly, and they can get back to being themselves. For those in early recovery who are already doing the program, I advise them not to give up, no matter how hard it is. Being addicted is a painful life; this is nothing compared to daily suffering. The results will come, and it is amazing!
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The lessons I learned in the Narconon program stayed with me and played an important role in helping me transform my life.
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Addiction is a storm that shakes the foundations of a family. For three years, my son was caught in the grip of methamphetamine addiction, a struggle that strained relationships and tested our strength as a family. Yet, his story is not one of defeat but of resilience, determination, and transformation. Today, I want to share his incredible journey—from the chaos of addiction to the peace and success of sobriety—and the lessons we learned along the way.
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When a family member is suffering with addiction, one of the hardest things can be knowing that drastic action is needed but at the same time not wanting to risk losing them. Hear the story of this grandmother who found substance abuse treatment for her granddaughter and got back the person she once knew and loved.
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When my son came home from Narconon he was able to get his life together and deal with any rough spots and get through them without needing drugs. He even quit smoking on his own. He is doing well. He is married with 2 grown children and helps me by acting as my chauffeur. He is his former outgoing self.
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One of my proudest accomplishments is that I get to wake up every day and live this life to the fullest in a sober body. I get to wake up every day and go to work and pay bills and feel like a man and be a man around my son. I get to teach my son the right way to live...
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I would say to every parent that they should help their children get off drugs if they need help. They can help and everything they do to help their child is worth it. I helped my son do the Narconon program and doing this has paid me back many times over.
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My favorite thing about being drug free is for sure waking up in the morning not craving drugs. Going to bed and actually sleeping. Breathing in fresh air and enjoying life like never before. My life has completely changed since I started the Narconon program.
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My name is Samantha and I am a graduate of the Narconon Arrowhead program. Twelve years ago I walked into the building, and 12 years ago I took my last drink and decided the group I belonged to.
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