The Return of My True Self

I was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. Before I ever touched drugs, my life was genuinely good. I worked for an event company, traveled frequently, was creating, succeeding, and truly enjoying my life. I felt fulfilled and like I was building the future I had always dreamed of.

Two of the happiest moments I remember from that time were graduating from university and meeting the love of my life, someone I believed I would one day marry and start a family with. Life felt full of possibility.

The Downward Spiral

Everything changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. I started using ketamine, which was initially prescribed to me for anxiety and depression. At first, it felt like a solution. But over time, I lost control.

Ketamine took everything from me—my job, my savings, even many of my personal belongings. I sold whatever I could just to keep going. I isolated myself. I lost my sense of direction, and eventually I lost myself.

Finding Narconon

What brought me to Narconon was my aunt. After a relapse and some health setbacks, I reached out to her. I was desperate for help. She guided me to Narconon Mexico.

From the moment they picked me up at the airport, I felt safe. When I arrived, I was treated with compassion, dignity, and respect. I felt comfortable, like I truly belonged. I knew I wanted to change, and this was the right place to do it.

Narconon’s Different Approach

Narconon’s different, holistic approach stood out to me from day one. The drug-free detox helped cleanse my body naturally, without substitute drugs. As the fog began to lift, I started feeling less anxious, more energized, and mentally clearer. It was in the detox phase that I realized real change was happening—not just physically, but in my mind and spirit.

Later in the program, I developed a real, personalized life plan—one that I could apply when I re-entered the world. That showed me this wasn’t just about getting clean. It was about rebuilding my life with purpose.

Some of my biggest wins:

• Regaining my physical health and energy

• Sharpening my mind and thinking clearly again

• Truly believing I could have a future and visualizing it

Graduation was emotional and empowering. Everyone I had shared the journey with came to support me. I felt seen, celebrated, and deeply loved. It was a turning point—not just the end of something, but the beginning of everything.

Life After Narconon

Since graduating, I’ve begun to truly rebuild my life. My proudest accomplishment is learning to believe in myself again—something I thought was gone forever.

My relationship with my mother is improving. She still carries some doubts after everything I put her through, but now we communicate better. Not just because of her efforts, but because I’ve learned to communicate with love, choose my battles, and show her through my actions that I’m on the right path.

My relationship with my entire family is stronger than ever. There’s more understanding, more peace, and more love in our home. I’m deeply grateful for that.

“Narconon didn’t just help me get off drugs—
they became my support system. ”

Narconon didn’t just help me get off drugs—they became my support system. Even after completing the program, they continued with regular follow-up calls and were always available when I had questions. Over time, the staff became like family.

What I’ve Learned and Want to Share

• To those in active addiction: Ask for help. You don’t have to do this alone. There are people with real tools who can help you turn your life around.

• To someone in early recovery: Be patient. Every step in the program has a purpose. If you stick with it, you’ll reach a point where you’re proud of who you’ve become.

• To families considering Narconon: Trust the process. It works. I’ve seen the changes in myself, in others, and in the stories that came before me. Narconon helped my uncle over 30 years ago, and now it’s helped me. The tools they give you are real, practical, and life-changing—but you have to use them.

My favorite thing about being drug-free is that I’m finally putting my energy into building the life I want—not destroying it.

Moving Forward

I’m looking forward to giving back—to helping others who feel as lost as I once did. I want to use everything I’ve learned to inspire change in others. This time, I’m building a life with strength and purpose.

Narconon gave me the chance to become the person I always knew I could be, and I’ll be forever grateful.

E.T., Narconon Graduate