Friday, July 4, 2014

Narconon Fresh Start - Rehab Unlike Any Other!

Narconon Fresh Start is a drug rehab program unlike any other available, and one which has among the highest success rates in terms of long-term abstinence once clients complete our program. What makes Narconon Fresh Start different is that we don’t base our treatment curriculum off of the traditional “disease” model, as most programs do. The basis of our program at Narconon Fresh Start is much more proactive, giving individuals an opportunity to completely resolve their addiction issues so when they walk out our door and return home there is no need to attend daily meetings or take part in any sort of maintenance activities. In other words, they are completely rehabilitated and are confident that they can remain off of drugs for good because they have handled any and all issues which prompted them to abuse drugs in the first place.

The other aspect of the Narconon Fresh Start program which makes it so workable and effective is that we only provide treatment in a residential long-term setting, so that individuals have the most ideal setting for a full recovery. Under most circumstances, putting a hardcore addict in an outpatient or short-term program is setting them up for failure. Even someone with a moderate history of substance abuse may not fare well in such program if there are circumstances in their life which could easily trigger a relapse. For example, someone in outpatient treatment who returns home to an abusive parent or partner every day is not going to be able to sustain their gains in treatment and will very likely not even complete the program or relapse shortly after. At Narconon Fresh Start however, our facilities accommodate a long-term stay for clients, who may remain in treatment for several months.  Everything is provided on-site to make them as comfortable as possible and is off course drug free and distraction free so that they can completely focus on their treatment process.


Rehabilitation starts with a complete detoxification, including a standard drug and alcohol detox as well as a sauna detoxification program offered only at Narconon Fresh Start. The sauna program which incorporates exercise and supplements helps completely eliminate residual drugs and toxins from an addict’s body so that they aren’t held back physically during the recovery process or at any point in the future. The next steps of rehab at Narconon Fresh Start focus on developing communication and confront skills, so that an individual is better able to better handle situations, people and life circumstances that would ordinarily trigger them to abuse drugs. It is also very important for individuals to weed out the people in their lives which cause them stress or provoke emotions or actions which may trigger a relapse. This can be a very difficult step, but one which is very important to thoroughly cover before a person leaves rehab. Accountability is also very important, and our clients take responsibility for their substance abuse and make amends where possible so that a true fresh start for them and their families is possible.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Narconon Fresh Start Is A Lifesaving Opportunity!

Narconon Fresh Start can be a lifesaving opportunity for someone who hasn’t had success in other types of programs. Instead of giving up, addicted individuals and their families can put their faith in a program which has among the highest success rates in terms of lasting abstinence for clients who complete treatment. And unlike other programs which require continuous maintenance, because addiction is treated as a disease, Narconon Fresh Start clients experience complete 100% resolution so that they can move forward in their lives with complete confidence that substance abuse is behind them. We don’t use the disease model at Narconon Fresh Start facilities, and our clients fare much better during and after treatment because of it. Instead of relinquishing control to a disease or some other unknown entity, our clients are conditioned to gain back the control lost by their substance abuse and the lifestyle that this resulted in.

The first step of Narconon Fresh start completely rehabilitates the individual physically, so they are not held back during or after treatment physically because of intense withdrawal symptoms and drug cravings. The detox process at Narconon Fresh Start is much more in-depth than one would experience at a traditional program, and actually includes a sauna program which helps remove residual drugs and toxins which may still be present even after a standard detox. Individuals typically experience a very needed physical renewal during the sauna detoxification step, which helps them focus on the rest of the treatment process and helps them with cravings so that they don’t relapse. It will take as long as 3-4 weeks in some cases to complete this extensive detoxification process unique to the Narconon Fresh Start program, and the subsequent steps of the program will take anywhere from 2 to 6 months. Since individuals remain in a residential Narconon Fresh Start facility during their entire time in treatment, our program is what is referred to as a long-term residential treatment program.


Narconon Fresh Start facilities are fully equipped and prepared to accommodate a long-term stay, with healthy home cooked meals, comfortable accommodations, plenty of extra-curricular activities, and a well-trained and experienced staff which provide all of the support and guidance needed around-the-clock for our clients. While Narconon Fresh Start facilities are very often located in settings which allow for extra-curricular activities including sports, swimming, hiking etc. this is not the main focus of treatment of course and individuals will spend the vast majority of their time every day working on their recovery process. It is recommended that individuals who are looking into a Narconon Fresh Start program should choose a facility that isn’t near home. While this may seem like an inconvenience, it is actually going to provide clients with the best possible opportunity to experience a successful rehabilitation process. In this scenario, individuals don’t have ready access to influences which could compromise their recovery and they won’t have access to drugs. It will also be significantly more difficult for them to leave rehab when things get tough because home will be so far away, and this has proven to be a key element in the success of the Narconon Fresh Start program.