Client Testimonials
Before coming to Narconon, my life revolved around my drug use.
I began smoking marijuana around the age of 12, which eventually
led to my severe addiction to painkillers. I woke up each morning
thinking of only pills. All of the aspirations I had when I was
young are now gone. After several years, my drug addiction became
unbearable and I knew that something had to be done. I found Narconon
on the internet and its recovery methods appealed to me. About
one week later I decided to come to Narconon,
and it has truly changed my life. I matured more in the the few
months that I was at Narconon than I did in the previous 5 years.
I now have dreams and goals again. I wake up exited about living
each day and knowing that drugs wont be there. I am confident that
after doing the Narconon program I can live a happy fulfilling
life without the use of drugs.
-A.S.
Narconon Graduate 2003
My name is Kevin and I am 19 years old. Ever since I was 11, I
have been drinking and using drugs. When I was 12, I did cocaine
for the first time, at age 13 I was snorting heroin, and at 15,
sticking needles in my arm. In the two years prior to coming to
Narconon, I had been through 6 rehab and
treatment centers. After all that time, money and effort trying
to get clean and sober, I couldnt. I always wound up where I was
before, or even worse off.
All I have ever wanted to do is get clean and lead a normal and productive
life. In late March 2003, I went to yet another rehab facility, but was foced
to leave due to insurance complications. By 6:30 p.m. that evening, I was high
again and gave up hope. I lost all control, did things I won't mention, segregated
myself from the world, and wanted nothing more for myself than death. When
I didnt think that things could get worse...they did. I was arrested 3 times
in one week, the last arrest for Grand Theft Auto. I will never forget the
pain that followed.
While detoxing in county jail, my parents came to see me, and they told me
that they had found a "different" type of rehab program. I was released
from jail and came to Narconon on April 27, 2003.
My parents were right, it was a different type of program.It wasnt a 12 step,
like the many I had failed with in the past. In the first phase of the program,
I learned how to confront, control and communicate, which were things I never
knew how to do until then. After that I started the New Life Detoxification
Program where I sweat out drug residuals. It was an amazing process filled
with ups and downs, but when I finished, I felt like a new person. For the
first time in 8 years, I felt drug free which I thought could only be a thought,
and never reality. The latter part of the program allowed me to write up things
that I was afraid to tell people, all the bad and decietful thing I had ever
done, and show them to another person. As of now, I have no skeletons in the
closet anymore. I have nothing to hide anymore!
I also learned how to spot harmful people that I dont want to be around, and
how to handle them so they cant bring me down. When I did the final part of
my program, it was amazing. I never thought that I would be able to repair
the things that I have done, but with the help of everyone here, I was able
to start fixing my past and look into my future.
The three months that I spent here were worth more than I could ever put into
words. The Narconon Program isnt easy, but nothing worthwile ever is. Without
having gone through this program, I probably wouldnt be alive today.
-K.K.
Narconon Graduate 2003
Freedom is a precious gift. All the technology we are learning
here will help us live a free life. The program doesn't work unless
it is applied and followed in life. I value myself, my freedom,
and my group. I already know that the program works and it has
saved my life as I know it has for others.
-J.A.
Narconon Graduate 2001.
When I began the sauna, I dreaded every minute of it. . . My realization
as I went along was that this terrible feeling was going away and
I was starting to feel physically much better. My eyes were brighter,
clearer, and whiter than I had seen them in 20 years. Mentally,
I felt more capable of listening and understanding . . . it felt
totally different. Sadness, happiness and it all came and went
with me feeling much better about the experience. I would recommend
the sauna to all who are in need. I feel clean, fresh and ready
to start learning and experiencing life with a clean mind and
body.
-K.A.
Narconon Graduate 2001.
After four and a half months I am now a Narconon graduate. When
I got here I was in total apathy about life and everything else.
After completing the sauna I got my reasoning back and decided
to stay for the entire program. This was the single most important
decision in my life. Going through the program was trying at times,
but it was truly amazing. I feel better than I remember feeling
as a child. The program gave me back a lot of abilities and traits
I had let slip or be lost completely. . . The program repaired
my life and made me truly happy again. For the first time in many
years I am looking forward to life and accomplishing things. I
am now ready to actually start my life, and I owe it to Narconon.
-P.L.
Narconon Graduate 1997.
Before I arrived here I was addicted to heroin and speed, among
other drugs. Doing drugs was a part of my daily routine. In fact,
it became my daily routine. I not only jeopardized, but sacrificed
everything I had going for myself. I went from being an A student
to a dropout. I went from a dedicated, spirited person to a beat-up,
discouraged and unhappy heroin addict. I isolated from the people
that loved me and surrounded myself with people who used me. I
went from being proud to being ashamed. It was obvious drugs had
weakened and defeated me. I realized since being here that I made
the decision to let that happen and in the same way I could decide
to become drug-free and rebuild a life for myself I could respect
and enjoy. Since making this decision I have re-established a life
for myself. I have self-respect and pride. Most importantly, I
look forward to everyday without the burdens of addiction and with
clear eyes and a clear head. I have an amazing life because I have
freed myself from my drug use. And this is only the beginning.
-G.R.
Narconon Graduate 2001.
My name is Brandan, I'm 22 years old, and I used to use cocaine,
smoke weed, and was very much an alcoholic. I was drinking everyday
for over 2 1/2 years. A doctor told me I did permanent nerve damage
from drinking, and I still have the shakes. I have been clean now
for five months, and I will continue on this track for the rest
of my life... I feel blessed that the Narconon program saved my
life and I have learned to live life, instead of letting my enviroment
have a negative effect on me.
-B.G.
Narconon Graduate 2002.
This program gave me more than I ever expected. I learned to be
honest with myself in order to like myself. This program gives
anyone the tools they need to survive as long as you use the technology.
This has truly changed my life and I will never forget my experiences
here. Use this technology and respect it, it works.
-R.M.
Narconon Graduate 2001.
My name is Tony, I am 22 years old and I was a high school student
from 1993-1997. I was an All State
athlete and a good student, and then I started to do drugs and
alcohol. I began using heavily in my junior year and that is when
things started to go down hill. I quit going to school, my life
was going nowhere. I started going house to house just to have
a place to sleep. I started using and stealing from my friends.
I was depending on other people to eat and for money. I started
to lose friends by the minute.
I graduated in '98 from a Vocational Institute. Still using drugs, I was working dead end jobs just to
get by. Then I moved in with my mother. I was using her for all
she was worth. I didn't care, I just wanted to get high and get
drunk. Finally, I got kicked out and I was on my own again, using
my family and what friends I had left. A lot of the time I was
sleeping on the streets. Then I met a girl, and moved in with her.
Still doing drugs and drinking a lot of alcohol, she left me after
a 2 year relationship. I had hit rock bottom. Living with people
I didn't even know, anything it took just to get that high, or
have that one beer.
On October 23, 2001, I was living at my cousin's house.
It had been a day full of smoking pot and drinking vodka. I decided
to take over 100 tylenol PMs to try to kill myself. I felt I could
do nothing with my life. I felt there was nothing I could do to
change. I was in the intensive care unit for three days, and then
was transferred to a psychiatric facility to be kept under observation
for five days. While staying there, my Father came and visited
me, and begged me to get help for my addiction. I gave in and flew
to Narconon. I have been here since then,
changing life completely. I have become a person who loves his
life and actually wants to be alive.
I have learned to confront my issues in life, and ways to live
a happier life. Going through the sauna I sweated out all the drugs
in my body, from Tylenol to methamphetamine, its all out of my
body and now I have a clear body and a clear mind. The Narconon
Program has changed my life in so many ways, I love this place
so much I have chosen to work here after I am done with the program.
I went from being a good student and the captain of the track
and cross-country team, to a drug and alcohol abuser, to the happiest
person I have ever been. Coming here is the best decision I've
ever made, I hope others can make the same choice.
-T.B.
Narconon Graduate 2002.
Three and a half months ago, when I arrived at The Narconon Program,
I was completely out of control of my life - physically, mentally,
and spiritually. In my mind there was little or no hope for me.
Im not ever sure if I cared what happened to me. After going through
the program I am overwhelmed by the positive changes in my life.
I have never been so in charge of my, I have never felt so positive
about my life. I now have goals and I am ready to pursue them without
the use of drugs. I now have the tools to confront my addiction,
the knowledge to help others to confront theirs, and the desire
to live my life my way, as a responsible, caring individual who
has to offer to whom ever wants it. This program gave my life back
to me. It wasn't easy, it took alot of determination and sacrifice.
In the end though, it all paid off - after all, what is a persons
life worth? I will never take my life or anyone else's life for
granted again.
-M.O.
Narconon Graduate 1997.
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