New Informational Resource Released by Narconon in Observance of National Recovery Month
In September of every year, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration sponsors National Recovery Month. President Obama heralded the 2014 edition of National Recovery Month with a proclamation at the end of August, in which he praised the “courageous men and women” who every day “take the first step toward reclaiming their lives from substance abuse disorders.” He cites the fact that more than 20 million people in the United States suffer from substance abuse disorders, but underscores the fact that “recovery is possible.” Something can, indeed, be done about the problems of substance abuse and addiction. Narconon is fully on board with the goals of National Recovery Month and is one of many groups and organizations which are participating in the event, which is now in its 25th year of annual observance. This year’s edition carries the theme “Join the Voices for Recovery: Speak Up, Reach Out.” In keeping with this theme, Narconon has released a new online information resource which is aimed at helping people reach out to their friends and family members who may be struggling with substance abuse and who need assistance in recovering and getting sober.
“We wanted to offer families easy-to-use information on all the major drugs their loved ones may run into trouble with,” says the President of Narconon International, speaking about the new initiative they have undertaken in support of National Recovery Month. He goes on to describe the platform, saying that “we have created new features on our website that act as indexes to the wealth of information available we have available. Now, it’s easier than ever to learn about the health risks of drugs, find the signs and symptoms of use or find out how to help your loved one recover from their addiction.”
Educating the Public on Drugs & Addiction
Over the years, Narconon has generated an enormous amount of content for the purpose of educating the public about all aspects of drug and alcohol abuse and addiction, and now it is being presented in an easily accessible system that enables people to find the exact information they need. This is helpful for people who are worried that a loved one might be addicted, as well as for those who are looking for a better understanding of what barriers that person may be facing on the path to recovery, and what types of challenges they will likely have to overcome in the effort to get that person to decide to quit.
“Each section will take a family to a variety of articles that can help them understand what addiction is and what kind of danger their loved one may be in, due to his drug use,” the President went on to say. “Once they understand this, they will also understand the urgency of finding a good rehab program for him or her.” If you have a family member or friend who is an addict, you naturally want to help that person, but unfortunately, the help you are giving may be doing little or no good in the long term. Helping an addict often serves only to enable that person in his or her continued substance abuse, unless the help is directed at persuading the person to decide to quit and getting him or her into rehab.
National Recovery Month is about raising awareness of the problem of addiction and helping more people make the decision to get sober with the support that is available through rehab and other means. To this end, Narconon is fully backing the mission of the event and its worthwhile goal of reducing the prevalence of substance abuse and addiction in the U.S.
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