Richard speak out about meth, crack, alcohol addiction and his success with treatment.

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The Conroy Treatment Program offers a intensive drug & alcohol treatment program for men in British Columbia, Canada. Please visit www.lifedevelopmentresources.com for more information on programs and services. There is help and success in treatment!

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Narconon of Georgia Mike W Success

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This man found his way to Narconon of Georgia and it saved his life. Allow it to do the same for you or anybody you know with an addiction. www.drugsno.com or 1-877-413-3073

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Narconon socal Success Story – Kyle

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1-800-405-8409. Kyle relates his successes doing the Narconon® drug rehabilitation program. Narconon is non-profit organization devoted to providing prevention of and remedies for alcohol and substance abuse or drug addiction. Narconon drug rehab (rehabilitation) centers offer residential (inpatient) drug abuse treatment with a high rate of success. Narconon drug education is effective at persuading people to stay off drugs before they need treatment.

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Drug rehab and alcohol treatment center success stories

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www.soberliving.com We have been successfully treating addiction and helping men and women get their lives back from alcoholism and drug abuse for almost 25 years. For more testimonials about our rehab treatment programs visit www.soberliving.com

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Ron speaks out about alcoholism and addiction and tells a story of success

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Ron is in a battle to save his life, 63 and a former teacher he finds comfort in a bottle after his life long partner dies a sudden death. After 4 years of sitting on the back porch and after all the efforts of his living family, Ron finally gets help at “The Conroy Treatment Program”. Visit www.holisticdrugrehab.org for more information regarding program and services.

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Non-Traditional Alcoholism Treatment – A Formula for Success

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Non-traditional alcoholism treatment methods have always recognized that 12 Step models work for some individuals but not for most, at least not for very long. The problem is that nothing else seems to either. Designing effective treatment for individuals turns out to be a complicated business that must take into account many variables in ways that don’t easily lend themselves to any particular model. As a result most programs offer little beyond “don’t drink, go to meetings, work your program, and repeat forever.”


It’s also difficult to remember that people have been quitting drinking for as long as alcohol has existed. Some individuals quit when their doctor suggests it’s time; others when spouses threaten to leave; a few when they collect their first DUI with all of the attendant costs and embarrassment; and still more just because they decide to. They quit with or without help or programs or meetings.


So, what happened?


Historically, most current treatment methods grew out of the experiences of two intractable alcoholics, Bill W. and Dr. Bob. They discovered a way that worked when nothing else had for them, thus giving birth to AA and the 12 Steps. And that way was generalized by treatment providers to individuals whose personal characteristics are far different from Bill and Bob, two white, male, middle class, middle-aged, drunks.


Despite marketing to the contrary, alcoholism is not an equal opportunity disease. Its prevalence varies drastically depending on age, ethnicity, geography, income, education, religion, and many other factors. Treatment which fails to take these factors into account is far less likely to be successful than methods which do. As a result, 12 Step success tends to correlate to how closely the client matches the original Bill W./Dr. Bob profile.


Additionally, treatment programs which fail to address differences in how individuals process information will also suffer. In the 1960s and 1970s Dr. Jane Loevinger, at Washing University in St. Louis, developed a model of adult development. Working with Dr. Loevinger’s test protocol in Minnesota and Alaska in the 1990s, Dr. Ed Wilson referenced developmental levels to 12 Step success, along with identification of those clients for whom traditional treatment was apt to be ineffective as well as those for whom it is frequently counter-productive.


As noted, the development of comprehensive and effective treatment plans for individuals is challenging and multi-faceted. Paradoxically, including developmental levels as another variable actually makes things simpler – if not easy. It allows the clinician to rapidly determine the client’s suitability for 12 Step programs; calculates the initial effective proportions of the cognitive/behavioral therapeutic mix; indicates the proper “half-stage” of distance to maintain so that the client feels neither patronized nor mystified; and the likeliest methods of avoiding relapse.


Developmental considerations do not, of course, offer any miracles. Effective treatment will still require conscientious therapists who are neither wedded to any particular model nor hampered by their own history. Additionally, with time and trust, clients are apt to reveal higher cognitive levels that necessitate continuous adjustment to the treatment plan. But that is, after all, the definition of “professional,” isn’t it?


Good therapeutic services are not static and neither are people. To suggest as much, as in never ending “recovery,” is to do a disservice to conscientious clinicians and clients alike.

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College – 12 Steps to Success For Freshman

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I read in a recent government report that over half of all 4-year college entrants (in excess of 600,000 students per year) leave without getting degrees. Many of these students drop out within their first and second years. From my personal experience, speaking to thousands of students from all around the world, I have found top reasons for these drop outs to range from: having too much fun, being homesick, lacking individual responsibility, not having enough money, not pursuing their own passions, but following what family and friends think is best for them, etc. Unfortunately, this is a common and saddened reality with the collegiate industry. So how is it possible to prevent this misfortune and save yourself the time, trouble, and money by succeeding in college? Follow the College: 12 steps to success for freshman.

Step 1: Grow Up
Take responsibility for your future. If you can’t do the small stuff, as in cleaning the place and washing your own clothes, and handle your own workload (hold your own weight as I call it), then you’re going to fall. It’s time to separate from Mommy and Daddy. Get your own individuality established and your own character formulated. Isn’t that what you’ve been waiting 18 years for anyway? High school is over. It’s time to grow up and begin your brand new journey towards all of your goals and dreams. Now for step two of the College: 12 steps to success for freshman.
 
Step 2: Why Are You Here?
Be real with yourself. Don’t pursue the paths which your parents or friends tell you to follow. Do what you love to do. Let me be the first to tell you from a real perspective that college isn’t for everyone, and that’s a good thing. All you have to do is figure out what you really love and want to do, find out how to go about doing it, and learn from those who are already successful in that particular field. College is definitely a great investment for your future IF used right.

Don’t let the statistics fool you that graduates make more money than those who don’t go to college. I can write a separate article on many successful non-graduate individuals. Also remember that those graduates who make more money also most likely have huge student loans to pay off. The point I’m trying to get across is for you to just consider whether college is beneficial towards what you love to do. For example if you’re passion involves working on cars and becoming a mechanic, you might want to look into trade-schools and technical institutes. It is a fact that college helps you to find yourself, but you don’t want to keep wasting money trying to find yourself until you find yourself with no money, and find yourself out of college. Find your own path, create it, and walk it. This is not only the key to college success, but it is also the key to your individual happiness as well. Now for step three of the College: 12 steps to success for freshman.

Step 3: Party Backwards
Take notice of the sentence ‘Party Yourself in College’. Now read the word party backwards, and read the rest of the sentence. You will get ‘Y Trap Yourself in College!’ Realistically, many of us students go to clubs and parties, as this is a natural occurrence in college environments. However, don’t let society fool you into thinking the majority of your collegiate career is meant to include partying. Your first years of ultimate freedom might tempt the partying sensation, but true college success is a sacrifice. Sacrifice the urge to party and set yourself up for your success. The clubs aren’t going to go anywhere. You have ALL the time in the world after you graduate to party. Also, another quick tip, if you save the money you receive in college, and invest it into income producing ventures, that’s when the fun will really begin, for you’ll be able to party without having to worry how next month’s bills are going to get paid. Think about that. Now for step four of the College: 12 steps to success for freshman.

Step 4: Be Friendly
I once read in a book that the best vitamin for making friends is… B1. All of the immaturity is over with. Align with productive friends, not party animals or those who intentionally try to hurt you. Line up with those who keep it moving and care about their futures. College is extremely diverse with individuals from all around the world. Respect others because there are bound to be many people who have opposing viewpoints. Respect, honesty, and integrity are a few of the most important characteristics which go a long way. Now for step five of the College: 12 steps to success for freshman.

Step 5: Don’t Cheat
Cheating is also known as ‘intellectual theft’ or ‘academic dishonesty’. In high school, I understand that we do what we need to do to graduate. I don’t commend cheating in high school whatsoever, but I’m not going to lie and say that I didn’t do it. The objective is to graduate and get that diploma. College is a different ballgame however. In college you’re trying to earn a living. You’re not living your life by living through others. If you have to cheat, then ask yourself why. Maybe you need to sacrifice the fun you’re having, and actually think about your future enough to study hard. Who are going to cheat on when you graduate college and enter the business world? Knowledge is key. Learn as much as you can. Now for step six of the College: 12 steps to success for freshman.

Step 6: Don’t See College as Hard
Henry Ford once stated, “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” If you go into college thinking it’s hard, then it will be. It’s definitely not the same as high school, but it’s really not that bad. You have to remain positive in order to produce positive results. If you’re going to get that degree regardless, then why not be positive about the journey to reach it? Don’t let anyone tell you it’s hard. Stay positive. If you’re going to do it, then do it. Many other students are doing the same thing. Now for step seven of the College: 12 steps to success for freshman.

Step 7: Be Persistent and Work
President Calvin Coolidge once stated, “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” Success in anything is a result of hard work within everything. Plain and simple. Any successful individual will tell you the same thing. Now for step eight of the College: 12 steps to success for freshman.

Step 8: Impressions are Overrated
Here is one of the best steps. If you understand this, you’ll be setting yourself up for a lovely life. Live to impress yourself and no one else. Stop worrying about what others think of you. Cars, clothes, how good you are in a sport, how many times you party, how much you can drink is not impressive and doesn’t define you as a person. What’s inside of you defines who you really are. Increase your knowledge, take action on your passion, and help others. That’s most impressive and enables you to focus more on what’s best for you. Now for step eight of the College: 12 steps to success for freshman.

Step 9: Learn From Mistakes
It’s important to understand that everyone makes mistakes. Especially the freshman and sophomores. It’s completely understandable for you are not truly used to the college life as of yet. The key is to learn from any mistakes you make and not repeat them. Don’t worry if you got your first C ever in your life one semester. It’s all good. Keep it moving. Know what you could’ve improved, and improve it. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Keep it pushing. Now for step ten of the College: 12 steps to success for freshman.

Step 10: Forget High School
Newsflash! No one cares what you did in high school. Everyone forgets. No one remembers that you were the star of the prom or the star athlete. Don’t get stuck in the high school life. Formulate your new destiny in college. It’s a brand new start for a brand new life. Treat it like one and take it seriously.

Step 11: Prayer is a Virtue
Pray everyday you are blessed with life. One in every twelve U.S. college students thinks about and actually makes a suicide plan! That’s crazy but true! Don’t get stressed. Keep the Lord with you at all times, and understand that he’ll guide you to your success and happiness no matter what may happen. Now for the last step of the College: 12 steps to success for freshman.

Step 12: Enjoy Every Step
Life is a journey and an everlasting growth. Be sure to enjoy every step, every step of the way. Implement these steps into your journey and set yourself up for a wonderful future and successful collegiate career. I wish you the best of college success, happiness, and prosperity.

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New “Elixir” Claims Success in Treating Cocaine Addiction

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NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkaw said, “The results of this study represent a promising step toward an effective medical treatment for cocaine addiction.”

Many experienced drug rehab professionals are not so enthused about the prospect of a new wonder drug that will treat cocaine addiction with any success.  “It is just history repeating itself in regard to drug addiction,” said Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor for the Narconon Arrowhead residential drug rehabilitation program, Rebecca Pool, C.A.D.C..  “In the 1800’s heroin was invented and promoted to treat morphine and opium addiction.  Morphine addicts became heroin addicts.  Methadone, developed by the Nazi’s during World War II, was promoted as a cure to treat heroin addiction in the early 1970’s. Subsequently heroin addicts became methadone addicts.  Then came suboxone to treat methadone addiction leading to methadone users getting hooked on suboxone and so the story goes. Developing new drugs to treat drug addiction has not worked, history tells us that.”

It is well known that a large portion of the addiction treatment industry has settled on substitute medications as a means to prevent addicts from falling back into their unhealthy lifestyle.  According to Narconon’s Pool, “The problem with this approach is that it does not help the individual discover and deal with the initial problems that lead them in the direction of drug addiction in the first place.  Here at Narconon we have found that the solution to solving addiction is to help the person rehabilitate themselves as opposed to ‘treating’the symptoms of drug addiction for an indefinite and ongoing period of time.”  

The Narconon Arrowhead rehabilitation program uses a thorough detoxification program followed by counseling and life skills training to bring about recovery from addiction. One drug is not replaced by another so when a person completes the program they are completely drug-free.  The length of the program varies from person to person but on average takes three to five months. Seventy percent of Narconon program graduates go on to live drug-free lives.

If someone you know is struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol and you want to help them achieve lasting recovery, call Narconon Arrowhead today. Call Narconon at 1-800-468-6933 for free addiction counseling, referral and free assessment of visit us at our website www.stopaddiction.com

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