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This article is not surprising, but it is frightening. Methamphetamine is incredibly addictive. Any pregnant woman who has abused methamphetamine, no matter their intentions should immediately get into effective drug treatment. Good intentions and will power are often not stronger than the pull of addiction. Good people go bad with methamphetamine and we can’t count on them to make ethical decisions.

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Pregnant mice given a single dose of methamphetamine had babies who suffered from developmental problems and impaired motor skills, according to a University of Toronto researcher.

The Saskatoon Star Phoenix reported March 19 that researchers believe that meth use releases free radicals in the brain, which can cause a variety of damage, including to DNA. Fetal brains have less ability than adult brains to counteract free radicals, said University of Toronto researcher Peter Wells.

In mice, the harmful effects of prenatal meth use appear to be permanent. Wells said it's not clear if the animal studies can be applied to human drug use, however. "It's very difficult to know the (troubles) that meth causes in humans because there's very little documentation about what they're exposed to," he said.

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NARCONON REALIZATION

Here is another Narconon realization from a drug treatment student.

“I am to stay focused and forever going to keep myself in control and making my first priority my well being.

I know what I am today and not living in past memories of who I was, but who I am today. I am who I am.

All the things I was yesterday are not important today. I am a product of all that I’ve been but I’m that product living in the actual world today.

I am important and I need to address my needs first and if possible, help others along the way. By understanding I have control of me and everything I come into contact with, I can be sure that all that I connect myself with or get involved with will forever be a positive influence or connection to my own personal life.

Drugs play no role in my future – they remove my own importance and that I can never have again. I will not allow the drugs to pull me back inside my own head to the point that I do not even know who I am.

I know that from this day on I will always look to control me in a positive way by living in the present.”

Whether a person has abused heroin, pot, cocaine or methamphetamine, the Narconon program has something to teach them about themselves. Each lesson learned is a step closer to freedom.

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An interview with a Narconon graduate with a 23 year crack history. Here is her story:

Where were you born and raised?

I was a heroin baby. My mom was a heroin addict and I was born addicted in the Bronx.

She brought me to my grandmother’s house when I was six weeks old, stating that she was going shopping. She never returned and my grandmother and grandfather raised me. I had a great childhood with my grandparents. I went to Catholic School, did normal kid stuff and had plenty of love.

When did you first begin abusing drugs?

When I was 19 my grandfather died. I had a very difficult time with his death and I started snorting cocaine to try to get rid of the pain. Soon I was addicted. My life consisted of nothing besides work and getting high. Somehow, I managed to work as a dental assistant.

Later I became a bartender. My life consisted of working and spending the money I made on cocaine. For 15 years my life was bartending and hanging out with people who used cocaine.

When I was about 25 I started dating a bouncer at a bar. Our whole relationship was centered on getting high. One day when he was very high he robbed his friend’s house. A woman walked in and surprised him and he cut her throat. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison. I was pregnant so I married him in prison. I stayed married to him during the 12 years that he was in prison and I got pregnant again.

The only time I was not getting high was when I was pregnant. I did not want my kids to be born addicted as I had been. I kept a clean house and got my kids to school but I was not really the mother that they needed because I was high all the time.

Four years ago I started smoking crack cocaine and life really started to go downhill. My husband (now out of prison) left me because of my addiction and took our daughter with him. During the next 4 years, I had only one friend – a crack smoker. I continued to do bartending, but started getting high at work. It had gotten to the point where I was high continuously.

How did you get out of this mess?

When I was high I used to go on the computer and look at different rehab centers. I would get depressed when I was coming down from the high and think I wanted treatment. I would feel better after a while and would decide that I did not need treatment.

In my internet searches I had come across Narconon of Georgia and even though I lived in New York, I carried that number around with me for a year. I thought it would be good to leave the state of New York.

One night I was living with my boyfriend who caught me with a crack pipe at 5 am. He threw me out of the house. He was throwing my clothes in the dumpster and because I had more crack on me, I really did not care. I just wanted to drive away and get high. I lived in my car for two straight days, getting high.

About 1 am I got a glimpse of myself in the mirror and started to cry about what I saw. I looked so bad that I didn’t even know who that person in the mirror was. I still had the number in my pocket and I knew that I had to make the phone call to Narconon.

I called and the person answering the phone assured me that she would do everything in her power to help me. She worked with my family so I could arrive to Narconon.

How did the Narconon program help you?

The sauna program completely helped me to get rid of my cravings.

The book work has helped me to develop people skills and taught me how to deal with my problems, rather than run away and get high

My family is thrilled. They are amazed at the changes that I have made and this means everything to me. The most important thing is that I have a relationship back with my children – they are happy and this means so much to me.

I have never had such faith in myself and I have a complete sense of peace. I know that I am going to make it and I have a whole new perspective on life.

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The Director of Narconon of Georgia has been warning about the ease with which drug paraphernalia items are purchased at convenience stores for a couple of years after she easily bought several items herself . She later noted in a local publication:

“Simple items like coke cans, spoons, light bulbs and straws found in odd places around the home could signal drug abuse. Other paraphernalia items that I wanted to show, like crack pipes, blunts and scales I thought would be harder to get. My companion suggested that we could get everything we needed, including the “harder to get items” at a convenience store.”

In her research for an upcoming television interview she discovered that nobody was “minding the store” as she bought everything she would need to get high in a convenience store without anyone saying a thing.

When leaving the store there was apparent drug activity outside.

“Outside were a couple of guys who I thought were drug dealers. I could think of no other reason why they would be inclined to spend so much time milling around outside on such a beautiful night.”

While it may no longer be so convenient to purchase drug paraphernalia, effective drug treatment might be easier to obtain than most realize.

Narconon of Georgia Drug Rehabilitation services the entire southeastern United States. The program offers a non 12 step long term drug treatment for alcoholism, drug addiction, substance abuse and chemical dependency for women and men. Narconon addresses cravings through a Sauna and Exercise Detoxification Program. Life Skills Training helps to prevent relapse with resultant 76% success rate.

Narconon of Georgia offers an effective drug rehab program for citizens of Charlotte and all of North Carolina. The Narconon program has a 76% success rate which is significantly greater than current treatment solutions offered in North Carolina. 877-413-3073

Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina. Nicknamed the Queen City, it lives up to its name with a thriving downtown and numerous suburbs. The city also boasts many colleges and universities, attracting young people from all over the country.

As is the case in many college areas, where there are young people there is drug abuse and the “Queen City” is no different in this regard.

Two areas of drug abuse causing concern are black tar heroin, provided by Mexican gangs, and prescription drug abuse (legal and illegal).

While the availability of drugs has increased, the availability of drug treatment has not, increasing the number of drug addicts needing, but not receiving effective treatment

The numbers of drug users serving time in the state prison system has risen, while the arrests made against the actual suppliers has not risen significantly. Without demand reduction, provided by effective drug treatment, drug trafficking and the attendant violence are likely to increase.

Officials are already worried that the violence associated with drug trafficking may increase in the Charlotte area.

It is time to do something different than simply continuing to fund more law enforcement activities to stem the flow of drugs entering the area.

Narconon of Georgia, servicing the eastern United States, offers an effective drug rehab program for citizens of Charlotte and all of North Carolina. The Narconon program has a 76% success rate which is significantly greater than current treatment solutions offered in North Carolina.

Narconon of Georgia Drug Rehabilitation, founded in 2001 is a non-traditional drug treatment program. The program offers a non 12 step long term drug treatment for alcoholism, drug addiction, substance abuse and chemical dependency for women and men. Narconon addresses cravings through a Sauna and Exercise Detoxification Program. Life Skills Training helps to prevent relapse with resultant 76% success rate. 877-413-3073

NARCONON REFLECTION

Here is a Narconon student’s reflection, written with the hope that others will read it and reach for help. No matter the drug – heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, pot or any other drug of abuse, Narconon program can help bring about those realizations that will help a person become drug free and happy.

“This course has taught me to be more aware and to appreciate the joy and pleasure of having all my senses. They are a gift. I have eyes to see the beauty that is in creation. Colors are alive and objects and people are live to me.

I have ears to hear beautiful sounds and hands to touch and to write, cook and draw with. I have feet to run!

I have taken for granted these gifts to me. Right now I write this in appreciation of the gift of my senses. It is as if I have been reborn!”

Narconon drug treatment is the new life program. Find your life now. 877-413-3073

Heroin Addiction Treated Successfully.

Heroin addiction, as many people realize, is difficult to kick. Faced with sever withdrawals, the addict often finds it easier to simply keep using heroin, despite the risks of overdosing, contracting HIV or hepatitis, or being caught by police.

After becoming addicted, the person is reduced to using just to feel normal, not so much to get high.

Unfortunately, many people who have unwittingly become drug-addicted to prescription painkillers, such as OxyContin or Percocet, soon find themselves getting heroin. The reason? Heroin is much, much cheaper.

Aaron, a former heroin addict who graduated from the The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab Georgia three years ago, talks about the long road to recovery.

Interviewed by Mary Rieser, Executive Director, Aaron tells his story:

“I was born in 1978 in Columbus, Ohio to a single mom who did everything she could to give me a good upbringing. She worked a lot of hours but spent good quality time with me. She taught me right from wrong and was a good friend. I wanted to be a rock star when I grew up and got very accomplished at the guitar. I practiced all the time.

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Drug Abuse Prevention, Intervention.

Drug abuse and drug addiction are one of many things that parents have to worry about when raising their children.

“Parents are often worried about their child’s grades, who their friends are, and making sure they grow up right,” comments Mary Rieser, Executive Director of Narconon Drug Rehab in Georgia. “While helping children with their school work can help with grades, and telling them about the birds and bees gives them information they will need growing up, many are at a loss on how to prevent drug abuse. But recent studies have shown that by simply setting and keeping enforced clear rules can cut the risks almost 500%.”

Youths whose parents set clear rules for them are less likely to report using illicit drugs, according to data from the 2008-09 PRIDE Survey. Middle and high school students, whose parents set clear rules for them, “a lot” or “often”, were less likely to report using illicit drugs in the past year (12% and 21%, respectively) than students whose parents never set clear rules (49%). Similar results were found for having parents who punish them for breaking these rules. Previous studies have found that youths living in households where parents kept track of their whereabouts and set curfews were less likely to report heavy drinking (see CESAR FAX, Volume 17, Issue 31).*

*Source: CESAR FAX, Center for Substance Abuse Research, University of Maryland

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Drug Rehab Warns Public on Addictive OxyContin Prescription Medications.

Oxycontin is an opioid analgesic, or narcotic. It comes in doses of 10, 20, 40, 60, and 80mg. The manufacturer is no longer shipping the 160mg doses because too many people have overdosed on them and died.

Oxycontin is a 12 hour time release medication. Normally pain medication is taken every three to four hours. Oxycontin abusers dissolve the time release coating. That means when they take it, they get a huge euphoric rush, much like the rush a person would get if they took heroin. Because it basically is synthetic heroin.

The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia, as a public service, is warning parents about the dangers of prescription medications that can be abused by teenagers.

“Many people are not aware of the dangers of prescription drugs,” states Mary Rieser, Executive Director in The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia. “While most medications are prescribed to handle a specific ailment, these same medications can be abused by teens. Oxycontin is a highly addictive pain reliever that is being abused by thousands.

Oxycontin addiction is very expensive.

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Former Drug Addicts Enjoy Drug-free, Productive Lives.

He was told many times that his drug addiction was an incurable disease.

He was told that his drug addiction was a problem that he would have to struggle with for the rest of his life.

He tried to quit by himself several times, but would always revert despite his best efforts and those around him.

Addicted to methamphetamine, he was told that recovery rates for this addiction are hard, if not impossible.

After being addicted to methamphetamine and prescription drugs for 14 years, Jason Lawing, 26, decided that enough was enough.

Facing charges of having unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and obtaining property by false pretense, Lawing decided he wanted to go to drug rehab rather than face jail time.

“My mother explained to the Judge that I needed drug rehab instead of prison,” commented Lawing. “We found The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia, and I was given permission to go. I am very happy I made this decision.”

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Methadone Addiction as Dangerous as Heroin Addiction?

The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia warns that methadone abuse continues despite evidence that methadone misuse can cause death.

Mary Rieser, Executive Director of The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in GA states: “Methadone is a synthetic narcotic used to treat opiod addiction. In 1999, methadone was established as clinical treatment for heroin detoxification by the Department of Health and Human Services. The problem with methadone is that unless it is closely medically supervised there are many, many side effects including: damage to heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, bones, blood, brain, or other vital body organs.

“Minor side effects include: constipation, water retention, drowsiness, skin rash, excessive sweating, and changes in libido.

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Drug Addicts Often Target Dentists and Doctors.

As prescription drug abuse makes more and more headlines, drug addicts are targeting doctors and dentists more and more to “doctor shop” so that they can get more prescription drugs to feed their addiction.

 

The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia advises doctors and dentists not to become unwitting enablers of drug addicts.

 

Mary Rieser, Executive Director of The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab, comments: “You may know a prescription drug seeker. These are individuals who try to get prescription medication that is either not medically indicated or prescribed for them. In other words, they want to abuse it.

 

“We have many drug addicts who confess that they have, in the past, actively pursued drugs by approaching dentists or doctors. The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab wants to educate professionals so that they can be aware of drug seeking behavior.

 

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Narconon Drug Rehab Musicians Wow Crowd While Drug Free Lives Celebrated.

Narconon Drug Rehab Georgia’s main focus is helping drug addicts live healthy, drug-free, productive lives. However, drug education is another area that is stressed by the staff of Narconon.

On October 26th, downtown Atlanta was treated to a live band as Narconon Drug Rehab of Georgia celebrated Red Ribbon Week in Woodruff Park, in downtown Atlanta.

“Our goal is to educate people on the dangers of drug abuse,” commented Mary Rieser, Executive Director for Narconon Drug Rehab Georgia. “One way is celebrating Red Ribbon Week, with live music and drug education literature warning young and old alike about the dangers of drug abuse. Drug prevention is easier, less expensive, and saves lives. We are happy to provide a fun time as well as educating the public.”

The local band, sponsored by Narconon, set up in Woodruff Park, on the corner of Auburn Ave and Peachtree Street downtown, and played songs written by Michael Jackson, Louis Armstrong, as well as original compositions.

 “We must have passed out three thousand pieces of literature on drug education,” comments Ms. Rieser. “Thousands stopped to listen to the band, and everyone was dancing. It was a great time. This has been a tradition for several years, and the turnout just gets better every year.”

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Helping a Drug Addict.

What is drug addiction?

How does a person become addicted?

How can someone help a drug addict?

The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia, in an effort to help drug addicts and families of drug addicts, explains the cycle of addiction.

There are many theories about why people get addicted to drugs and alcohol.  One theory proposes that drug addiction is a “chronic relapsing brain disease.”  This theory does not provide much hope as it is difficult to get a new brain and what other solution would be available for a chronic brain disease?

The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia advocates that a theory of addiction that lends itself to a practical treatment mode would be more helpful.  If that treatment mode had the goal of a happy drug free life, it would be ideal.

Amazingly enough there is such a theory and a method for successful treatment based on that theory.  The good news is that you don’t need a new brain. You can develop a clean body, clean mind and a personal sense of ethics that will lead you towards a happy and drug free life.

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The Atlanta Recovery Center Graduates Help Keep Communities Drug Free.

Drug abuse devastates individuals, families, and communities. It is estimated that crime rates soar because of drug addiction, and while drug addicts are destroying themselves, they are also destroying those around them, local businesses, schools, and neighborhoods.

Drug addiction costs the economy billions of dollars In lost productivity, theft, health-care costs as well as legal costs.

Efforts from the police and concerned citizens try to contain the devastation from drug abuse.  Where The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab is involved, there can be total success in cleaning up a community and in fact, it is happening.

The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab GA staff have seen first-hand that once an drug addict is clean, has faced their situation, and taken responsibility for self, family, and surroundings, an area around them that was once drug-infested and crime ridden can be cleaned up and people can be happy and prosperous.

Take the case of a small town in North Carolina. Drug abuse was high with a great percentage of the workforce using drugs. Crime was up as the drug addicts did anything and everything to feed their drug addiction. Two years ago, one family sent their son to The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab so that he could get clean.

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Prescription Drug Abuse Rising in Teens.

You may not know this, but seven of the top ten drugs being abused by teenagers today are legal prescriptions or over-the-counter medications.

What does this have to do with your teen?

Let’s say you have teenagers.

They say that they are going to a friend’s house for a party. You reminded of the drunken “keggers” you went to as a teenager, ask if there will be alcohol. They say no. You breathe a sigh of relief and give permission.

They come back, obviously intoxicated, but you don’t smell any alcohol, or marijuana. They haven’t been drinking, but something is wrong.

The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug  Rehab in Georgia warns that while alcohol is still the drug most abused by teenagers, pharma parties are becoming the rage.

“ Teens will raid their parents’ or grandparents’ medicine cabinet, take Oxycontins, Percocets, Valiums, Xanax, and a get together with their friends,” warns Mary Rieser, Executive Director Of The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia. “They will mix and match their drugs, which is of course very dangerous. Soon they become drug addicts and this starts the dwindling spiral. Parent’s can’t figure out what happened.”

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The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab Trains Local Churches.

In growing momentum as drug addiction affects parishioners, another local church turned to The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia for help.

A local church in Marietta, Georgia, hearing of the successful training delivered to other churches in the area, contacted The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in  GA for training on substance abuse and drug rehabilitation.  A seminar was delivered by two The Atlanta Recovery Center staff to church goers who had an addiction problem and wanted to learn about new approaches.  The seminar was very well received.

“We have had very positive response from churches in the area,” stated Ms. Mary Rieser, Executive Director of The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia. “We have delivered seminars to members of Baptist Churches, Catholic Churches and Methodist Churches, and they are very enthusiastic about being able to help their parishioners.”

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Tennis superstar Andre Agassi recently admitted to methamphetamine use.

Tennis superstar Andre Agassi recently admitted to methamphetamine use in the late 90’s while his tennis career was in the tank. Agassi's first major championship came at Wimbledon in 1992, and he won a gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. But by late 1997, he dropped to No. 141 in the rankings, and he was playing in tennis' equivalent of the minor leagues.

According to his book “Open” 1997 was the year in which he began using meth. He failed a drug test administered by tennis officials and then lied about his drug abuse. He claimed accidental ingestion and the charges were dropped.

''If my story can help one person let alone millions of people who wake up in a life they didn't choose, wake up in a marriage they didn't want … if it can help a teenager about to step into the pitfalls I stepped into - then that's an easy price to pay if the price is some judgments, or some loss of reputation or some false image.''

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Drug Facts Explained.

The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab of Georgia has embarked in a campaign of drug education to stem the growing tide of drug abuse and drug addiction in the community.

“We know that knowledge is the best weapon against drug abuse,” states Mary Rieser, Executive Director for The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia. “The basic facts presented help children make correct decisions.  The message really is that life without drugs is fun.

“These are some of the things we teach kids so they won’t get addicted to drugs.”

When dealing with addictive drugs, the following points should be kept in mind:

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 Mary Rieser, the director of Narconon of Georgia, recently appeared on the television show, “Joy In Our Town”, a segment on the popular Trinity Broadcast Network. Hostess Rachel Miller invited Ms. Rieser to educate families about signs of drug abuse.  There are many families struggling with drug or alcohol abuse that need help identifying effective drug abuse programs and sometimes even identifying the basic problem of addiction.