Long term success

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.

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!

When I first started the Narconon program, I had no idea this would all change as I was about to become part of something special. We enter rehabilitation at our lowest point. We graduate on a high note. In between, we develop bonds with those around us and these bonds last far beyond the program. They were part of our journey in getting clean and sober, and they remain part of us forever.

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.

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.

One of the most noticeable things I recall was that I started dreaming again, which seems like a small thing, but when you are rebuilding your life, it is the small things that matter the most.

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...

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.

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.

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.