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STATISTICS & TRENDS

Troubles in Oregon and Massachusetts Point out the Problem with Legalization Efforts

On November fourth in Oregon, as in several other states, there is a vote about the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana. As this takes place, Oregon struggles with a terrible problem with opiate use and addiction.

DRUG INFORMATION

Birth Defect Anencephaly May Be Associated with Marijuana Use

Washington State Investigates Increase of Disastrous Birth Defect—One Associated with Early Pregnancy Use of Marijuana. This year, the news media has been reporting on the increase of a particularly disastrous birth defect appearing in Washington State—anencephaly.

STATISTICS & TRENDS

Let’s Put Sobriety in the Right Light

You see plenty of advertisements for alcohol and for prescription drugs on television and in magazines, but unfortunately, there’s not a matching number of advertisements for sobriety.

STATISTICS & TRENDS

Neurologists Don’t Think Painkillers Should Be So Common

Over the course of the past few years, we have seen an explosion in the rate at which doctors in the United States are prescribing prescription painkillers.

NEWSROOM

Narconon New Life Retreat Takes Part in Prescription Take Back Day

One group that was actively supporting the DEA and its partner law enforcement agencies in preparations for this September’s drug take-back day was the Narconon New Life Retreat. Their support saw them hitting the streets to pass out fliers about the...

NEWSROOM

Narconon Highlights Goals of Substance Abuse Prevention Month

September was National Recovery Month, an event with a history that dates back 25 years. National Substance Abuse Prevention Month has the goal of bringing attention to the vital importance of prevention in battling the problem of substance abuse in our...

STATISTICS & TRENDS

Seattle Opiate Deaths Illustrate Problem Across the Country

From Seattle, a report has just come out that illustrates the migration from prescription pain pill abuse to the use of heroin, with deadly results. This is a tragic trend that has been seen in every corner of our country. In New England, the effect of...

DRUG INFORMATION

UK Researcher Sets Record the Straight on Effects of Using Marijuana

In states where marijuana is up for legalization for either medical or recreational use, it can be very difficult to decipher the truth about this drug. Those in favor of increased use describe the harmless, even therapeutic nature of the drug. Those against...

STATISTICS & TRENDS

Is Addiction to Blame for Violence Against Partners

Research published recently by the University of Michigan revealed an alarming fact, that 1 out of every 5 men in the United States admit to having been violent towards his partner at some point.

NEWSROOM

Narconon Louisiana Contributes to Animal Shelter

When the West Feliciana Animal Humane Society hosted a fundraising event in support of the Bryant Animal Shelter in St. Francisville, Narconon New Life in Louisiana took part and made a contribution in support of their effort.

STATISTICS & TRENDS

Marijuana and Employment: Positive Workplace Drug Tests on the Increase

For the first time since 2003, workplace drug tests took a jump. This is according to Quest Diagnostics, a company performing workplace drug tests across the country.

NEWSROOM

Narconon Arrowhead Celebrates 4300th Graduate

Drug addiction isn’t going away in America. It’s a big problem, and it needs big solutions if we’re going to do something about it. Narconon Arrowhead is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center that is doing something big about drug addiction by...

DRUG INFORMATION

Marijuana Impaired Driving Illustrated in Denver Car Crash

In Denver in July 2014, there was a serious traffic accident caused by a young female driver who was driving impaired. According to her statements to police after the accident, she had drunk one beer and smoked “a bowl” of marijuana before driving.

STATISTICS & TRENDS

Number of American Pilots Who Died After Using Drugs Climbs

The National Transportation Safety Board has just finished a review of the drug use of pilots who were killed in airplane crashes to determine how many had used over-the-counter, prescription or illicit drugs.

DRUG INFORMATION

Marijuana Potency Soars While Youth’s Perception of Harm Drops

This chart compares two statistics: How many twelfth grade students feel that the regular use of marijuana is a “great risk,” and the average potency of marijuana seized by law enforcement and sent for testing.

NEWSROOM

New Informational Resource Released by Narconon in Observance of National Recovery Month

Narconon is fully on board with the goals of National Recovery Month and is one of many groups and organizations who are participating in the event, which is now in its 25th year of annual observance.

NEWSROOM

Narconon New Life Retreat Sponsors Display in Local Library for Alcohol Prevention

With dangerous drugs like heroin and meth making inroads into communities all over the country, it’s easy to forget that alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs there is. Narconon New Life Retreat in Louisiana did its part this spring by setting up...

DRUG INFORMATION

Teen Marijuana Use Shown to Cause Disabilities Later in Life

Smoking pot while you’re young is no big deal, as long as you quit it when you grow up, right? If you used marijuana when you were a teen, why should you stop your own child from doing the same? A recent study has demonstrated that simply is not the...

ADDICTION

Helping Others After Addiction Recovery

After recovery from addiction, some individuals want to focus on going back to work and taking better care of themselves and their families. Others want to be more active, to reach out to people who are struggling with drug or alcohol use and have not...

NEWSROOM

Narconon New Life RetreatTakes Part in Alcohol Prevention Program

Alcoholic drinks are legal and widely available throughout most of the United States, but that doesn’t mean that they’re safe to use.