Narconon Astore: Three Decades in the Mountains, and Recognition Old and New
Narconon Astore is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center at Poggio San Romualdo, in the mountains of the Fabriano area not far from Ancona, Pesaro, and Pescara. National parks surround it on every side, and the center draws people from all over Italy to recover far away from the places where their addiction started. It runs the Narconon program: a drug-free withdrawal, the New Life Detoxification in the center's sauna, and the life skills training that follows. Astore is one of the Italian Narconon centers organized under Narconon South Europe.
A Thirtieth Anniversary
On 1 February 2024, retired Italian Senator Sergio Romagnoli presented a recognition to Narconon Astore for its 30th anniversary and for L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of the Narconon program.
“In celebration of the philosopher L. Ron Hubbard’s 113th Birthday and the 30th anniversary of Narconon Astore Aps, I am grateful for the Narconon drug rehabilitation program that has saved countless lives.”
The recognition read: “In celebration of the philosopher L. Ron Hubbard’s 113th Birthday and the 30th anniversary of Narconon Astore Aps, I am grateful for the Narconon drug rehabilitation program that has saved countless lives.”
Drug Education for a Basketball Team
In December 2025, Narconon Astore held drug education lectures for the managers and athletes of the Janus Basketball Team of Fabriano, the municipality where the center is located. Seventy people attended.
A Sixtieth Anniversary Plaque
In March 2026, as the Narconon program marked its 60th anniversary, the Angeli del Volontariato (Angels Volunteer) Association in Fabriano presented Narconon Astore with a plaque recognizing L. Ron Hubbard and Narconon.
From its 30th anniversary through the program's 60th, Narconon Astore has continued its work in the mountains near Fabriano, rehabilitating people struggling with addiction and carrying its prevention message to the community around it.
Narconon’s 60th Anniversary: A Retrospective of the Past Two Years of Success & Community Service in South Europe
Citterio and Narconon were honored at the Maxima Laud award ceremony Across Italy, seven Narconon drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers work under the leadership of Narconon South Europe, the regional organization that coordinates the Narconon program in the country.
Sports, Education, and 38 Years of Impact: Narconon Gabbiano’s Growing Role in Salento
As the Narconon program marked its 60th anniversary, Narconon Gabbiano received recognition tied to its 38 years of work in Salento. In February, Dr. Domenico Macchione, administrator of Narconon Volley Melendugno, presented the center with a plaque honoring the program and L. Ron Hubbard, its founder.
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