Narconon Louisiana
Bath salt drug use on the rise
The designer drug, bath salts, has continued to cause devastation even after being declared illegal by the Drug Enforcement Agency. The majority of bath salts are coming from manufacturing centers in China. However, in Louisiana, some very entrepreneurial drug dealers picked up on it before anyone else in the United States. Bob Warren, a reporter [...]
“I did not ever in a million years dream the addict was me…”
In her own words, a recent Narconon graduate explains how the program helped her to regain control of her life: I was kidding myself into thinking I was an upstanding citizen. After all, I worked, I paid taxes, I cared for my husband and my child. When I thought of an addict, I thought of a pitiful, [...]
Narconon Riverbend: The Trusted Drug Abuse Solution
The Better Business Bureau has determined that Narconon Louisiana meets BBB accreditation standards; this includes a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. This means to you the consumer that Riverbend Retreat cares a great deal about who you are and how to help you and make sure you get [...]
The Facilities of Narconon Louisiana Riverbend Retreat
Narconon Louisiana has a lot to be proud of. Not only is their success one of the best of all drug abuse rehabs in the nation. They are also located in a beautiful, serene environment. Nestled in 15 wooded acres across multiple buildings, and decked out with amenities like a pool and full recreational facility, [...]
Effective Drug Rehab Can Be Found At Riverbend Retreat
As the country has had it’s attention focused on the Gulf Coast pollution created by the BP oil spill, a far more widespread and deadly pollution is sweeping the nation – drug abuse. Drug and alcohol addiction are costly to taxpayers and prescription addiction is a major threat in the world according to reports. Prescription [...]
Does Television Promote Drug Abuse
Just recently, VH1′s reality show, Celebrity Rehab, started production on its fourth season. The show, which films celebrities on their quest to rid themselves of their addictions, has become known for allowing viewers a front row seat into the struggle, pain and self reflection that is inevitable when dealing with substance abuse issues. For those [...]
Teens Turning To Drugs To Handle Depression
Teen angst, acting out, troubled teens; these are terms used for teenagers when they are not doing well. This is because it has become increasingly popular for teenagers to self medicate their depression, anger and anxiety with illegal drugs. In fact, 3 out of every 4 high school students have consumed alcohol by the end [...]
Drug And Alcohol Rehab Makes Headway In Addiction Epidemic
One of the biggest problems in our society is that there is a drug and alcohol epidemic. Anyone that reads the reports on the amount of people addicted to drugs, will see the lengths that people will go to, and they may even have seen for themselves the way a person can destroy themselves, their [...]
Rehab Program Puts Addicts On The Path To Survival
The life of an addict is riddled with the remains of their hopes, dreams and desires. Substance abuse will tear what once used to be a lifelong goal into shreds – all in an attempt to achieve the next high. And while this devastating turn of events shocks and amazes most people, it is the [...]
Why Do People Become Addicted To Drugs?
Addiction – for most people, their idea of addiction is fueled by what they watch on television, what they read in newspapers, and what they learn in school. But for a growing amount of people their concept of addiction has become frighteningly real. They see first hand the lies, manipulation, desperation, loneliness, and pain that [...]
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