NARCONON AUTHOR

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Karen

After writing promotional content for non-profit organizations and healthcare professionals for 25 years, Karen turned her focus to drug addiction and recovery. She spent two years working in the trenches in a Narconon drug rehab center and two more years at Narconon International with their drug information services. For nearly two decades, she has followed the trends of drug abuse, addiction and drug trafficking around the world, as well as changes in the field of addiction treatment. As a result of her constant research, she has produced more than two million words of educational and informative material on drug use and recovery so those who are addicted and their families can find lasting solutions. She gives talks and presentations to educate and inform those interested in countering substance use and arming people with educational tools to improve their communities. She continues to travel across the United States to learn the experiences and opinions of individuals related to substance abuse and recovery.

DRUG REHABILITATION

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.

DRUG REHABILITATION

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.

DRUG INFORMATION

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.

DRUG REHABILITATION

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.

DRUG REHABILITATION

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...

DRUG REHABILITATION

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...

DRUG REHABILITATION

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.

DRUG REHABILITATION

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.

DRUG REHABILITATION

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.

DRUG INFORMATION

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.

DRUG REHABILITATION

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.

DRUG REHABILITATION

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,...

DRUG REHABILITATION

Counterfeit Pills: A Continuing Threat to American Lives

Counterfeit pills typically contain powerful synthetic drugs like fentanyl or other illicit drugs. Many thousands lose their lives to these pills every year. Narconon explains how this problem came about and helps those addicted to these substances get...

NEWSROOM

International Narconon Conference Highlights Six Decades of Drug Rehabilitation Success

Executives and staff from Narconon drug rehab centers around the world gathered in Oklahoma to share their successes and celebrate a momentous anniversary. In the six decades since this program was founded, more than 47,000 individuals have not only broken...

NEWSROOM

Narconon Japan Increases Public Outreach as Concerns Over Drug Abuse Grow

Narconon Japan works with schools, communities and government representatives to promote drug prevention and a healthy path to recovery.

DRUG REHABILITATION

Why Cocaine Use Can Lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Cocaine places extreme strain on the heart, disrupting its rhythm and narrowing arteries. Learn how even a single dose can trigger sudden cardiac arrest and how to recover.

DRUG INFORMATION

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Meth

Methamphetamine has become a national crisis, with ultra-pure, highly addictive meth flooding the U.S. Overdose deaths have soared past 30,000 annually, and the latest P2P meth is even more devastating, fueling addiction, psychosis, and homelessness. Toxic...

DRUG REHABILITATION

Amphetamine Abuse Treatment

What are amphetamines? This article examines amphetamines, their history, what they’re used for, the harmful effects users may experience, and what to do when someone cannot stop using amphetamines on their own.

DRUG REHABILITATION

Signs and Symptoms of Amphetamine Abuse

People who decide to misuse their prescription for an amphetamine drug don't realize the risk they are taking. That risk includes problems like convulsions, comas, addiction and death.

NEWSROOM

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.