Life Changing Resolutions

Over the last couple of weeks most of us experienced the familiar joy and excitement that the Holiday Season brings. 

Spending time with friends and family, gift giving, and of course looking forward to a new year that will hopefully be filled with good health and prosperity.

Many people have New Year's resolutions to stop procrastinating, to lose weight, to make more money or to stop smoking cigarettes.  For approximately 22 million Americans though, it is (or should be) to stop abusing drugs or alcohol.  In many cases it is drugs and alcohol.  In fact, 48% of the 1.1 million people receiving treatment on a typical day in 2002 were doing so for both, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Clearly, these numbers show a serious gap between those needing treatment and those actually receiving it.  There are multiple reasons for this, including the fact that there simply aren't enough programs available, many substance abusers don't feel they're ready for treatment, many cannot afford treatment and yet others have had several failed attempts at treatment and have become apathetic to the notion that they can have a life without drugs.

Narconon Arrowhead tries to address all of these issues, whether helping the addict find a state or federally funded program in their area, bringing the individual to a point of realization to see that something must be done about their situation, or giving them hope at fully overcoming addiction after multiple post-treatment relapses by offering a very successful non-traditional approach.  After all, treatment is often what is given, but full rehabilitation is what an addict really needs.

Full rehabilitation includes addressing the biophysical aspect as well as the mental and emotional issues, which may be the underlying causes of a person's addiction.  The Narconon program effectively handles these issues through a unique sauna detoxification procedure to eliminate physical cravings for drugs and a series of life skills courses that result in cognitions about their ability to live drug-free, ethical and productive lives as well as their responsibilities to themselves and others.  The program's success, based on research and developments by L. Ron Hubbard, is why it is in such a high demand and is now operating in 37 countries and rapidly expanding.

At a time where so many Americans are loosing their loved ones to drugs and alcohol and a new start is needed, it is programs like Narconon Arrowhead that are working to restore society.  To find out more information or to get help immediately call 1-800-468-6933 today or log on to www.stopaddiction.com. 

Luke Catton is the President of Narconon Arrowhead as well as the President-elect of the Oklahoma Substance Abuse Services Alliance.  He has appeared on dozens of television and radio interviews as well as had articles printed in hundreds of publications across the country on the subject of addiction.

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