Narconon can be summed up as a course work drug treatment program that specializes in treating the Roots of Substance Dependence along with the Dependence itself. Narconon is based on the convictions and writings of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard and looks at the Roots of Substance Dependence from an addict’s perspective so it can potently treat the Substance Dependence.
The treatment does not use any Substances of any type to ease the discomfort of withdrawal and provides Substance drug treatment, education, and prevention services. Much of Narconon’s programs are presented in school classrooms using materials developed by the Narconon professionals. The materials are meant to supplement the school’s existing Substance prevention program.
Proponents of the Narconon program claim a 70 percent success rate with fighting Substance Dependence compared to a 30 percent rate in other drug treatment programs. Hubbard created the program after doing extensive research and studies on Substance Dependence Roots and how to combat the disease potently without the use of Substances.
The premise of the Narconon model states that addicts can resume normal, healthy, productive lives when they work with the skills they are given in the program. The program can be administered out-patient or at an in-patient Narconon sanctioned facility.
Generally, the Narconon program takes four to six months to work potently. Participants are said to be going “back to school” to become re-educated on Substances, the dangers of Substance, Substance Dependence, and Substance recovery. All of this is done without the benefit of pharmaceutical help.
Like the Scientology religion, Narconon has its opponents who say that the information that is presented isn’t always scientifically sound even if the program claims it is. They say that Narconon skews information so that it supports their conclusions and doesn’t give the whole picture. Some see that as a form of brain washing and thus write off Narconon as a scam.
Opponents also say that the learning materials given to schools don’t take into account developmental abilities of the students they are trying to reach. The materials for elementary schools are basically the same as the materials for high schools. The materials are more scientific without providing explanations or definitions for presenters to help children with their comprehension of what is being presented.
The Roots of Substance Dependence are wide and varied and Narconon claims to address them fully through their program. Even if their information isn’t as accurate as some would hope, they do have a certain amount of success with those who go through their classes. Because the Roots of Substance Dependence are far-reaching, perhaps Narconon is an answer for those who need it.
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