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STATISTICS & TRENDS

The Ongoing Meth Epidemic in Rural Oklahoma

“Everything is not OK in OK.” Read the powerful story of Mike and Joan, a couple who moved to rural Oklahoma for a fresh start only to face the harsh reality of a community struggling with arson, theft, and the heartbreaking toll of meth addiction.

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Two Decades of Freedom: Life After 30 Years in Hell

I started the program July 4th, 2004 and I have been sober since. This was a very fitting date — I consider that by going to Arrowhead and doing the program, I had claimed my independence from drugs.

NEWSROOM

Nicky Hopkins – Rock and Roll’s Greatest Session Man

A musical genius, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nicky was born in England in 1944, legend has it, during one of the air raids at that time. A musical prodigy from an early age, Nicky received a scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music of...

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Get Off Drugs, Get Back to Work, and Have a Normal Life

My goal was to get off drugs, get back to work, and have a normal life. I even started lining up jobs while I was still on the program. Since completing the Narconon program I have accomplished all of these things. I got married, got my contractor’s...

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The Narconon Program Was Exactly What I Needed

I went into the program wanting to handle my addiction, not be in trouble anymore, and to be a productive member of society, and I achieved those goals.

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Narconon Gave Me the Ability to Deal With Life

Drug use is just something that happened in my past and has never been a factor since. I can talk about it with others with never a thought of using drugs or fear of relapsing. I am able to enjoy life, to recognize what is important and what is not, and...

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Narconon Helped Me Overcome Addiction and Reconnect with My Family

When I returned home after the program I went to school and then got a good job as an accountant which I have been doing for 7 years. I have a friendly relationship with my ex-wife and share with her the raising of my son. My relations with my parents...

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A Second Chance at Life: Marriage, Fatherhood, and Full Recovery

I tried a number of 12 step programs, but these were not what I needed and they did not work for me. At that point my parents took charge. I had a brother who had done the Narconon drug rehab program a few years earlier and succeeded in handling his addiction,...

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Narconon Ojai’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Highlights Success of Program Graduate & Community Recognition

“Narconon Ojai has served as a beacon of hope in our region, providing a safe and supportive environment for healing, and emphasizing personal responsibility, life skills, and long-term sobriety,” said Sheriff James Fryhoff. “It is my honor to recognize...

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Narconon Program Made My Life a Lot Better

While doing the program my goal for the future was to have a clean sober life, get married, have kids and have a normal life. I remembered a girl that I had met who lived in the apartment complex next to me, and thought I would like to marry her. I have...

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Rebuilding My Life and Helping Others

I tried 12 step programs, but they did not work for me. My boyfriend (who is now my husband) introduced me to Narconon. My proudest accomplishments are having handled the addiction, becoming a mom and raising children, and helping others in my work.

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The Dawn of New Hope in Sonora: Narconon Jovenes Opens Its Doors to Youth

On October 25, 2025, Navojoa welcomed Narconon Jovenes, the rehab network's first youth-focused drug rehab center. Families, leaders, and the community celebrated a new chapter of hope, recovery, and opportunity for young people ages 12–17.

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Zero Doubt: Remaining Clean and Drug-Free

I have remained clean since getting out, with never even the thought of doing drugs again. When I finished the program I looked forward to spending time with my kids, being in the moment with them as they grew up. I was able to do that and have used what...

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Stability and Growth Since Completing the Narconon Program

I liked that the program did not just involve sitting around talking, but required that I work to get through it. My biggest win on the program while going through it was that I was in much better physical health and also that I could think clearly and...

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Narconon International Conference Unites Global Delegates to Celebrate Lifesaving Success

Narconon Arrowhead proudly hosted the Narconon International Conference, drawing international officials and Narconon executives from eleven countries to celebrate the continued, worldwide success of the Narconon Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program.

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Narconon Ketamine Abuse Treatment Reviews – Edward’s Experience Overcoming Addiction

I want to thank Narconon, I guess they really gave me an opportunity to start a new life and to get over the root of my problems. And for being there with me, like even after graduation right now, I'm here with you guys and I still feel like a family,...

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Paying It Forward Because of Narconon

My life before Narconon was in the worst condition imaginable. I was a heavy drug addict and alcoholic for 15 years. I had already attended several other rehab programs, but every relapse only made me worse. Narconon is different. It’s based on the truth...

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Hope Restored: My Triumph Over Addiction

I was in the hospital for 4 days before returning home, but then went right back onto the OxyContin and full-blown addiction. My mother did not give up on me, she did more research and found Narconon. I liked the fact that at Narconon they don’t tell...

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Lives Saved at Narconon New Life Retreat

The Narconon program is not about drugs really. It is about how to live your life and to effectively survive throughout life. It is about how to come up with solutions for problems so you can maintain a happy life. People don’t use drugs because they...

STATISTICS & TRENDS

Illicit Use of Ketamine on the Rise

Ketamine has been used recreationally in the U.S. for some time, but only recently have usage rates increased significantly, and only recently has the drug become a major drug of concern. Law enforcement offices are reporting spikes in ketamine busts and...