SUE BIRKENSHAW
Redefining What Makes an Impaired Driver
For as long as there have been cars, there have been drunk drivers. But now there are not only drunk drivers, there are enough people impaired on other drugs that our law enforcement systems need to catch up with this new phenomenon.
The Effects of Ecstasy on the Brain
The drug Ecstasy has been labeled as one of the most popular drugs for teens, young adults and adolescents, and is one of the most dangerous and damaging drugs in existence.
How to Help a Friend Who Has a Drug or Alcohol Addiction
The first thing that you need to know about helping a friend who is a drug addict or alcoholic is that you should not wait. The longer that you postpone taking action to help your friend, the harder it may be for him or her to quit.
Teenage Tobacco Use Drops But Marijuana Use Increases
Is it the 60’s all over again, minus the tie-dye shirts and peace signs? A dramatic increase in the use of marijuana among teenagers may beg this question? More importantly, what does this mean for those teenagers partaking in the use of marijuana? What they may refer to as weed, pot, grass, bud and
3 Ways to Repair Relationships Through Recovery
The story of one woman who got honest with herself and others and recovered from her addiction at Narconon Arrowhead.
What to do When Someone You Love Needs Drug Rehab
When someone you love needs help for a substance abuse habit that has spiraled out of control, you must find an effective rehab center. When talking to drug rehab centers, ask them about their approach to recovery and if long-term sobriety is an expected goal.
Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll Linked by Researchers
Parents naturally worry when their children grow to be teens and take off on their own for the first time. When those children head in the direction of drug use and rock and roll concerts, they are right to worry. Drug use is often associated with risky sex and other dangerous behavior.
Do You Ever Hear Your Child Talk About A Skittles Party?
Most people know that Skittles are small hard candies that come in multiple colors and flavors. Oddly enough, Skittles have become associated with drug use by youth in not just one but actually several ways.
Three Ways Stress Can Lead to Addiction
A connection between stress and substance abuse may be obvious to many. The question that remains, however, somewhat resembles the “chicken or the egg” theory. Does stress lead to addiction? Or is it addiction that leads to stress? The presence of substance abuse (drug addiction or alcoholism) produces a significant amount of stress.
Ten Signs You May Be Addicted to Marijuana
Once you’re addicted, the whole shape of your life begins to shift around to focus on the use of weed. You may not even realize you’ve become addicted. To find out, check your answers to these ten questions.
NARCONON NEWS
Breathtaking New Narconon Center Opens on Mountaintop in Ojai
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Ojai, California
Narconon Latin America Launches in Villa Victoria, Mexico
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Villa Victoria, Mexico
