Narconon of Georgia News

Xanax Addiction Story, How Xanax Addiction Occurs

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:44:46 GMT

Xanax Abused by Many, Causing Xanax Addiction.

Xanax Addiction, Xanax Abuse

Many are now finding themselves in a drug rehab, unwittingly becoming addicted to prescription drugs.

Myra, a housewife, mother of 4, and grandmother to two, tells her story of her life before coming to The Atlanta Recovery Center to get help to quit her Xanax addiction:

I had a great life, grew up in a loving family, met the man of my dreams, and was all around a happy mother and grandmother.

I decided to go back to work, mainly just to find something to do, and found that while enjoyable, life became a little more stressful.

I had trouble sleeping, so I went to the doctor, and he prescribes Xanax, to help with my anxiety over my new job, and help me sleep better.

The Xanax pills helped me relax, and I could get through the day without stress.

For the full story http://news.wooeb.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=143077&ret

Drug Education Saves Lives, Prevents Drug Abuse

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:41:39 GMT

Families Spared Ravages of Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction.

A drug rehab has found that it is important to not only treat drug addiction, but also prevent drug abuse in young people.

Narconon Drug Rehab of Georgia, a long term drug treatment program, continues to provide drug education to the Boys and Girls Club in Atlanta. Two hundred and fifty children recently learned about the harmful effects of drugs through a lively presentation of the “Ten Things Your Friends May Not Know About Drugs.”

In the classes given by the drug rehab, the kids learned how drugs affect the mind, make a person slow or stupid, dull the senses and destroy creativity. They also learned that ecstasy is one of the most dangerous drugs and marijuana is not as innocent as some are led to believe.

A Director of a Boys and Girls Club applauded Narconon Drug Rehab, stating in a recent letter; “As youth-development professionals, we have an obligation to make sure our young people are receiving quality programs that aide them in correcting their bad habits and decision making. Your program has changed the whole mind set of our young people. They no longer view drug use as a recreational past time. This program has taught my teenagers the responsibility of taking care of their bodies, mind, and building healthy relationships with their peers.

For the full story http://news.wooeb.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=141983&ret

Cough Syrup, Cough Medicine Abuse, Addiction

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:36:56 GMT

Cough Medicine containing DXM can be addictive.

While many parents are learning about the dangers of prescription drug abuse, one over-the-counter medication, used for treating coughs, is rapidly becoming a favorite in middle school and high school for getting high.

Ever find any empty bottles of cough syrup in your teen’s room?

What about empty blister packs of Coricidin® or Triaminic®?

The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia warns that this is a clear indication that your teen is “robotripping‘.

What in the world is ‘robotripping“?

“Robotripping” is drinking a bottle of cough syrup at once or popping hands full of cough suppressant pills. Why on earth would they do that? Because they get high.

Cough medicine- to get high? Yes. High. Some temporarily lose their ability to walk. Some have written stories on the Internet: “I felt my soul being ripped from my body,” and, “Are you a vampire? No, I just met God.”

More than 125 commercial cough remedies in the United States contain the synthetic drug dextromethorphan (DXM). This drug is similar to morphine, and when used as directed, can effectively help one with a cold. But abused, as 1 in 10 teens admit to doing, is a central nervous system depressant.

For the full story http://news.wooeb.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=142004&ret

MORE TO LIFE THAN DRUGS

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:43:03 GMT

Half of All Inmates are Dependent on Drugs

According to a recent article in Join Together

“Half of all prison inmates are dependent on drugs -- including many incarcerated on non drug-related offenses -- but less than 20 percent get the treatment they need, according to a new report from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

"Addiction is a stigmatized disease that the criminal justice system often fails to view as a medical condition; as a consequence, its treatment is not as available as it is for other medical conditions," said Redonna K. Chandler, principal author of the report and chief of NIDA's Services Research Branch.

NIDA researchers stressed that the criminal-justice system is ideal for getting people into treatment and applying pressure to complete therapy. They noted that a dollar spent on drug courts, for example, saves $4 in healthcare costs, while a dollar spent on prison-based treatment saves $2-$6.”

It is true that we need to face the fact that most people are in prison because of drug abuse and the issue should be addressed when there is plenty of time in prison.

However, we need to ensure that as people leave prison they have a supportive drug treatment program to report to upon entering back into real life. This is the time when they will be tempted to hook back up with their old friends and pick up old habits, knowing little else.

Through an effective treatment program they will learn that there is more to life than drugs and in fact, anyone can turn their life around given the proper guidance, tools and desire.

Narconon has worked with several persons who had recently gotten out of prison or jail for drugs with a high percentage of success and little recidivism. 877-413-3073

http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2009/less-than-one-in-five-inmates.html

Xanax, Valium, Ativan Abuse, Dangerous Facts

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:36:43 GMT

Benzodiazepine abuse, such as Xanax, Valium, and Ativan, can cause addiction, even death, and withdrawals often need medical intervention.

Benzos, or benzodiazepines, are a class of psychoactive drugs with varying hypnotic, sedative, anti-anxiety, anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant and amnesic properties. Sold as Xanax (alprazolam),Librium (chlordiazepoxide), Valium (diazepam), and Ativan (lorazepam), these slow down the central nervous system.

Useful in treating anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and muscle spasms, they seem helpful enough.

There is a catch: The long-term use of benzodiazapines can cause physical dependence. In other words, drug addiction.

“We have dealt with many people who started using Xanax or Valium to help with insomnia or anxiety,” states Mary Rieser, Executive Director for The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia. “Unfortunately, once they become drug addicted to these prescription drugs, they often need a medically supervised withdrawal from them.”

That’s right. Benzo withdrawal can cause death.

“Any withdrawal from any drug is extremely uncomfortable. Our withdrawal specialists work with our students in withdrawing from drugs comfortably,” continues Ms. Rieser. “However, benzo and extreme alcohol addiction need close medical supervision.”

For the full story http://news.wooeb.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=141985&ret

Being Addicted To Drugs Is Misery

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:30:13 GMT

Being addicted to drugs is misery. Finding treatment can seem impossible or confusing. There are as many theories about addiction as there are rehabs and those looking for answers are already stressed.

A recent survey showed that 9.2 percent of all Americans fall under the category of abusers of alcohol or drugs – yet just 1.6 percent of the population received any kind of treatment for addiction. 1/3 of those reported that they tried to get treatment but could not.

Certainly, with all the resources this country has to offer, we can do better job of helping those addicted.

It starts with learning the truth about drugs – why people take them and how addiction works. Then one can understand what kind of treatment will work, based on understanding.

Don’t rely on the “experts”. Gain understanding and think for yourself.

Learn about drugs and treatment that works at www.drugsno.com. Let us know if you are one of those who tried to get drug treatment and couldn’t.

Narconon – The New Life Program 877-413-3073

BINGE DRINKING

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:21:09 GMT

We need the next generation to prepare itself for leadership by gaining knowledge through study. This is a little harder to do with an impaired mind. In other words, we don’t need binge drinking in high school and college.

Apparently, according to research, binge drinkers suffer from memory impairment and possible physical harm to their still forming brains.

There are other obvious possible distractions to the binge drinker such as car accidents, DUIs and arrests – not helpful in preparing for the future or studying for exams.

Alcohol has always been around campuses – however it seemed like the majority of the students had enough sense to not ruin their lives through binge drinking and it was the minority that wasn’t really expected to set the world on fire anyway. With the recent “wizard stick” parties being promoted on the internet, we cannot assume that this is now the case. Someone needs to take heed and provide drug and alcohol education and enlighten these kids in a way that communicates.

If you need drug education brochures, we will provide them for you. If you know someone who is binge drinking they need help. Call us and we will help you get them help. We can help with interventions too.

Narconon is the new life program 877-413-3073

http://www.jointogether.org/news/headlines/inthenews/2008/wizard-stick-parties-a.html

Drug Education and Prevention on the Airwaves

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:10:05 GMT

Drug Education Efforts Are Taken Up by TV, Radio Channels.

As news of tragedies such as the death of Michael Jackson, DJ AM, and other celebrities dominate the news media, one drug rehab is using the same media to promote drug education and drug prevention.

Mary Rieser, the Director of Narconon Drug Rehab of Georgia, appeared on a local cable television show. The hostess 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.

Since many family members are unaware of a loved one’s drug addiction, part of the broadcast was dedicated to signs of drug abuse and detection of drug paraphernalia. Families are often surprised that drug paraphernalia can be purchased at local convenience stores.

For the full story http://news.wooeb.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=141995&ret

Prescription Drugs Abused By Teens, Prescription Drug Addiction

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:04:00 GMT

Teens: Easy to Abuse Prescription Drugs, Often With Deadly Results.

Prescription Drug Abuse

Prescription drugs are the most common abused drugs by teens, after marijuana, a study has recently shown.

This is not surprising, as prescription drugs are normally easily available, found in medicine cabinets at home. These prescription drugs, usually opiates such as OxyContin or Percocet, or benzodiazepines, such as Xanax or Valium, will produce a euphoric sensation if abused. They can also be deadly.

The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia warns that teens abusing prescription drugs is more prevalent and more deadly than ever before.

“Studies have shown that teens in increasing numbers are reporting that they have abused prescription drugs found in parent’s medicine cabinets,” states Mary Rieser, Executive Director for The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia. “Twenty percent of teens in America, or roughly 6 million teens, have abused prescription pain medication, and the same amount have abused prescription stimulants and tranquilizers.

For the full story http://news.wooeb.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=142463&ret

OXYCONTIN TRENDS

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:55:36 GMT

Over the last several months the intake counselors at Narconon of Georgia have noticed an increase in the number of calls for Oxycontin abuse. Some of these abusers have gotten their Oxycontin through doctor shopping or have bought the pills off the street.

Local law enforcement reports that there are more Oxycontin related arrests and a noticeable increase in Oxycontin abuse, especially over the last 6 months. Most of the Oxycontin tablets are initially legally obtained through a prescription, but later sold on the street for 10 to 50 dollars a tablet, depending on the dosage and some people are addicted to their own prescriptions. Robberies of pharmacies are yet another source Oxycontin sales.

Regardless of where an addict gets their Oxycontin, it is a dangerous drug. The time release nature of it makes it especially dangerous (often deadly) to snort or shoot up. Oxycontin is very addictive – a person gets addicted quickly. At the same time the withdrawal is extremely uncomfortable, often unconfrontable.

There has been a lot of press on Oxycontin especially concentrating on the fraudulent sales practices of Purdue. The Purdue lawsuits surfaced in 2007 and here in 2009 we are still seeing an increase in Oxycontin abuse.

It is obviously up to families, communities and drug treatment programs to effectively deal with Oxycontin abuse.

If you know someone who is addicted to Oxycontin, get them effective drug treatment. Narconon has a 76% success rate. If you have a bad Oxycontin abuse problem in your neighborhood, call Narconon of Georgia at 877-413-3073 and we will get you some educational materials.

The wrong thing to do is sit back and watch without doing anything.

Adderall Addiction

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:23:34 GMT

When a person arrives for drug treatment it really does not matter where the drug came from or if it was gotten illegally or legally. Addiction is addiction.

At Narconon drug treatment center, we have treated several people for Adderall addiction and even the ones who were taking it legally, knew in their gut that they were getting high.

In the end, the lesson learned is the same – there is no pill to make you smart and no drug that will make one happy. In fact, it is quite to the contrary – there are many drugs that will make you stupid and all of them can ruin your life.

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“College students between the ages of 18 and 22 were twice as likely to use the amphetamine drug Adderall nonmedically as those who had not been in college at all or were only part-time students, according to data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).

Approximately 90 percent of the full-time college students who had used Adderall nonmedically in the past year also engaged in binge drinking in the past month, and more than 50 percent were heavy alcohol users, researchers reported. Students under the legal drinking age who used Adderall were also more likely to binge drink or engage in heavy drinking than underage nonstudents who had not used Adderall nonmedically.

Full-time college students who had used Adderall nonmedically in the past year were almost three times more likely to use marijuana, eight times more likely to use cocaine, eight times more likely to use tranquilizers nonmedically, and five times more likely to use pain relievers nonmedically, the survey found.

Prescribed for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and for narcolepsy, Adderall is classified as a Schedule II drug because of its high potential for abuse and dependence. However, it has become popular on college campuses as a study aid.

This article summarizes an external report or press release on research published in a scientific journal. When available, links to the sources are provided above.”

http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2009/college-students-more-likely.html

Breaking the Chains of Addiction

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:12:33 GMT

NARCONON REALIZATION

Here is another Narconon realization. Whether a person is abusing cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine or pot there is a road out. Narconon drug treatment is the new life program. 877-413-3073

“I am having the biggest win I have had yet by working with my buddy. To see him change right in front of my eyes is amazing. At first, he had had reservations about what objectives could potentially accomplish. Now he has begun to see the light and this is what I’ve really started to live for. To watch someone who was chained and beaten down by their addiction break free and climb out of the darkness makes my own light shine even brighter. So through other people’s recovery I find my own recovery strengthen.”

EFFECTS OF PRENATAL METH USE

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:04:04 GMT

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.

Narconon 877-413-3073 drugsno.com

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.

http://www.jointogether.org/news/headlines/inthenews/2007/single-dose-of-meth-can-hurt.html

Drugs Play No Role In My Future

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:57:57 GMT

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.

Narconon New Life Program 877-413-3073

Crack Cocaine Addiction Comes To A End

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:45:30 GMT

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.

Narconon New Life Program 877-413-3073

DRUG REHAB IN NORTH CAROLINA

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:31:16 GMT

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 NORTH CAROLINA CONCERNS WITH DRUG ABUSE

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:13:08 GMT

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

Realizations Achieved From Drug Treatment Program

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:02:13 GMT

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 Addict Talks of Drug Addiction Recovery

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:25:16 GMT

Heroin Addiction Treated Successfully.

Heroin Addiction Recovery

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.

Life of a Heroin Addict

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.

For the full story http://news.wooeb.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=140121&ret

Parents Prevent Drug Abuse Enforcing Clear Rules

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:15:29 GMT

Drug Abuse Prevention, Intervention.

Children Less Likely to Use Illegal Drugs If Parents Enforce Clear Rules

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

For the full story http://news.wooeb.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=139082&ret

Oxycontin Addiction, Addicted to Synthetic Heroin

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:46:36 GMT

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.

OxyContin Addiction; Many Are Unaware of Addictive Properties

“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.

For the full story http://news.wooeb.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=140182&ret

Drug Addiction, Not a Life-Long Disease

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:41:35 GMT

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 Treatment Controversial As Methadone Deaths Mount

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:33:16 GMT

Methadone Addiction as Dangerous as Heroin Addiction?

Methadone Use Increases, Despite Dangers

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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Prescription Drug Abuse: Prescription Drug Seekers On The Increase

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:24:27 GMT

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 Georgia Celebrates Red Ribbon Week in Downtown Atlanta, Promoting Drug Awareness

narcononofga@yahoo.com — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:53:31 GMT

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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