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What Are the Health Risks of Alcohol?

Alcohol kills over 178,000 Americans annually and is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. From brain shrinkage to liver failure, understand the true physical and mental health risks of alcohol and how to break the cycle of addiction.

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Is Marijuana Different Today From the Past?

Marijuana has changed drastically, with THC levels jumping from 2% to 90% in some concentrates. Learn about the risks of modern cannabis and the path to drug-free recovery.

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A History and Timeline of Cannabis Cultivation and Use

Thousands of years before cannabis became commonly abused in the Americas, the cannabis plant had many medical and industrial uses . In ancient China and Egypt, cannabis was a medicine used for soreness from gout, rheumatism and other problems.

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Choosing the Right Alcohol Rehab for Your Loved One

Does your alcohol rehab align with your family's values? Learn how to choose a program that addresses cravings and guilt while offering a drug-free path to recovery.

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Hashish and THC Concentrates

Hashish, also known as “hash,” is a concentrated form of cannabis made by collecting and compressing the sticky, resinous trichomes (tiny hair-like growths) from cannabis plants. Unlike regular marijuana flower, hashish and other THC concentrates are...

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The Result-Driven Cocaine Rehab & Addiction Treatment Program

Narconon helps people trapped in the dwindling spiral of cocaine abuse take back their lives and live drug free. Find out how we can help you beat an addiction to cocaine.

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Why Holistic Approaches Work in Addiction Recovery

Holistic recovery programs address far more than a single narrow aspect of addiction. They encompass the physical, mental, and social effects of addiction, offering tools like counseling, life skills training, and nutrition as methods of achieving lasting...

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Cocaine’s Quiet Destruction of the Body’s Vital Organs

Cocaine wreaks havoc on your body’s vital organs. Learn how chronic use leads to kidney failure, liver damage, and systemic organ destruction—and how to recover.

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The Difference Between Alcohol Tolerance and Alcohol Dependence

When does social drinking become a problem? Explore the progression from tolerance to dependence and how Narconon’s drug-free program helps restore sobriety.

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20 Years Sober: Narconon Taught Me How to Rebuild My Life, Not Just Quit

A major plus of the Narconon program is that it does more than get you off drugs; it teaches you things you can use in life. I studied these skills well, and I put this to use and have never looked back or used drugs since.

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Signs and Symptoms of Marijuana Use

Learn to identify the physical and behavioral signs of marijuana use. From bloodshot eyes to loss of motivation, discover the symptoms of use and how to find help.

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The History of Hashish and Cannabis Concentrates

Hashish, or “hash,” as it is commonly known, is a substance traditionally made from the resin of the cannabis plant. It has a long history in Central and South Asia and the Middle East.

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How to Help Someone Addicted to Cocaine

Learn how to help a loved one addicted to cocaine. Get critical steps for immediate action, understand the dangers of mixing drugs, and choose the best long-term rehab.

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Understanding Cocaine Addiction

Because a cocaine user will often try to conceal their drug use, it's important for friends and family to be able to identify the signs of use. When cocaine use develops into long-term use and addiction, the signs usually become unmistakable. At that point,...

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Narconon Rehab Facilities in Mexico Earn Recognition from the National Commission for Mental Health and Addiction

Government officials from the states of Mexico, Puebla and Sonora along with representatives from several private organizations gathered at the headquarters of Narconon Latin America in Villa Victoria to officially award the drug rehabilitation organization’s...

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The Mixing of Alcohol and Benzodiazepines

Research suggests that people who drink to excess are more likely to misuse benzodiazepines in tandem with their alcohol consumption. Drugs like Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, and Restoril are used to treat anxiety. But when used together with alcohol,...

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Fentanyl: An Addiction to Be Treated Immediately

Illicit fentanyl presents a radically different level of risk when compared to many other substances that can be abused. Its potency (50 to 100 times more than other opiates) means that very quickly use can spiral out of anyone's control.

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The Mixing of Opioid Painkillers and Benzodiazepines

Any time we try to solve the drug problem, we have to look at the whole of the problem, not just one drug. Have you ever been to a carnival and played the game called “whack-a-mole”? This game consists of a large board with holes through which mechanical...

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Fentanyl: A Silent Killer

Fentanyl is a deadly synthetic opioid that has become a major threat to public health. Fentanyl is 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin, making it extremely dangerous and potentially fatal even in small doses.