Narconon Blog
ALCOHOL ABUSE
Want to Think Clearly? Avoid Cognitive Damage from Drug or Alcohol Abuse
Learn how drug and alcohol abuse can damage cognitive function and hinder success in life. Discover the importance of safeguarding cognitive ability by avoiding substance misuse, especially during critical developmental stages.
Narconon Saved My Son—A Mother’s Story
Where do I start my story? When my son was about 15/16 years old he started giving us trouble at home. He became volatile, critical and sour to have around. It kind of crept up slowly though—not an overnight thing. He had friends I didn’t like and he lied a lot, which I would find out about later.
UK Baby Boomer Alcohol Addiction Rate Climbs
Many of us think of those in their 50s and above as mature individuals who’ve raised their children and now can enjoy some leisure. Unfortunately, for many of the UK population over 50, their senior years are marked by damaging levels of alcohol use.
Guidelines for Family Alcohol Consumption
With drinking so common in our culture, even at a young age, it is important to have some guidelines. The best place for families to start in determining what their alcohol consumption policy is, is to set clear rules and expectations before any drink is poured.
Binge Drinking
Binge drinking is a problem throughout the year but when it comes to special occasions such as Christmas and New Year’s, alcohol consumption can go out the roof.
The True Effects of an Alcoholic Mother
I recently heard an interesting story on the radio of a family torn apart, one child growing up with a solid and sober father, while another brother grew up with a drunken mother.
The First Step of the Narconon Programme Is the Drug-Free Withdrawal
At Narconon we do not use drugs to help someone with addiction to come off their substance of choice. The withdrawal procedure involves 24 hour supervision and relevant one-to-one care along with the use of very specific vitamins and minerals, alongside simple yet effective techniques to help the person get relief from the adverse symptoms withdrawal can bring.
The Decline of Booze
I have recently picked up some more good news in the newspaper. This time from the Evening Standard on Wednesday 16th.
Signs that Alcohol Consumption Is Out of Control
If you see these signs, then alcohol use has reached a point where it is no longer under control. Learn the signs and don’t wait to take action…
7 Signs That Someone Has Had Too Much to Drink
You do not generally see people taking drugs right out in public. You and most people would probably be quite disconcerted to see someone shoot up or snort in front of you. This is not the case for all drugs though.