Narconon Fresh Start - Where Addiction is NOT A Disease

The Narconon Fresh Start program isn’t just an opportunity for an addicted individual to get clean; it’s a chance to lay the foundation for a much happier and productive future. Unlike other traditional programs which address addiction as a disease, Narconon Fresh Start is one of the only programs available which provides individuals with full resolution to their addiction so that it is never a problem for them again in the future. At Narconon Fresh Start, we know that rehabilitation isn’t only about overcoming physical challenges, cravings and other obvious symptoms of addiction. Any program which merely treats superficial signs and symptoms of addiction isn’t going to have very high success rates. Real rehabilitation is possible when someone understands what prompted their substance abuse, and then taking steps to change their lifestyle and their mindset so that this doesn’t threaten their quality of life ever again.

For some, this can be a very challenging process because some of the changes which must be made are difficult ones. For example, ties must often be cut with substance abusing “friends” who are just going to pull the individual down once they leave rehab. There could be a situation where the individual is in an abusive relationship, and they will never be able to remain sober if they go back to this situation when they leave rehab. This will absolutely have to be addressed and important lifestyle changes made so that the individual’s environment when they return home is conducive to a drug free lifestyle. In some instances, individuals may have a co-occurring disorder such as a mental health issue which will need to be addressed concurrent to any drug issue. Treatment staff will work with clients to get these types of issues effectively addressed so that they can be stabilized physically and mentally if this is the case.

In any event, each individual at Narconon Fresh Start is unique in regards to the challenges they face, and this is why each student’s treatment plan is tailor made to meet these challenges and unique treatment needs. Our clients are called students, not patients, because we don’t want our clients to be in any type of a victim role and as mentioned before we don’t operate off of the belief that our clients are sick with a disease. Rather, we have found that putting individuals in a position to learn about themselves and others so that they understand what prompts negative emotions and reactions can put them back in control of their lives, not as a victim but as a causative force. There are learning steps, activities, and many treatment techniques at their disposal that our students spend months diligently soaking in so that they have the confidence to remain drug free and prosper in life once they leave Narconon Fresh Start. Rehab at Narconon Fresh Start is hard work for our clients and requires a big commitment from them and their families, but is a commitment that will pay off when they can put substance abuse completely behind them.

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.

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.

Narconon Fresh Start Gives You Back Control of Your Life

Narconon Fresh Start provides individuals struggling with addiction a means to gain back the control lost in their lives because of their substance abuse, and the confidence they need to move forward without ever looking back. While other programs instill in their clients that there is no cure for addiction and they must understand that they have no power over it, Narconon Fresh Start provides treatment clients with the life tools, coping mechanisms and self-esteem to be able to have complete control of their lives, decisions, and future. We don’t abide by the disease model that has been so popular yet ineffective for so many years. We have clients every day who walk in the doors at our Narconon Fresh Start programs around country who have all but given up because of such programs, which have failed them in the past. We don’t want our clients and your loved ones to experience any more devastating setbacks, and luckily we have the treatment methodology to back this up.

While it has been the treatment norm to have more of a maintenance approach to addiction, where individuals will need to be “in recovery” for the rest of their lives, Narconon Fresh Start offers intensive residential treatment which provides full resolution to addiction within just a few months when clients commit and apply themselves to the treatment process. At Narconon Fresh Start, we don’t only sit and watch a person detox and call it a day once they have been physically stabilized and through withdrawal. We go the extra mile to make sure all of the residual drugs are completely eliminated through our proven and effective sauna detoxification step. This lowers the risk of drug flashbacks and relapse significantly, because these residual drugs and toxins will no longer effect the client ever again. This is a unique part of our treatment process which is offered nowhere else, and the individual completes this step feeling more mentally and physically prepared for what needs to be done during the actual rehabilitation step.

The other unique aspect of Narconon Fresh Start treatment curriculum is that individuals are taken through a step by step program which includes life training to build better self esteem and communication and confront skills. A thorough inventory of one’s companions, family, co-workers, etc. is conducted to bring to light any relationships which are oppressive, abusive or negative in any way. If there are people in one’s life who could compromise one’s abstinence, treatment counselors help clients develop ways to either completely cut ties or change the nature of the relationship so that individuals are confident that they will no longer allow such relationships to negatively impact them in the future. Clients are also encouraged to shed their transgressions and bring them out in the open, so they are no longer a mental burden to them. Clients can then make amends for these transgressions, which will ultimately help them move forward in their lives without guilt and shame that goes hand in hand with addiction, which is what provides Fresh Start clients with a true fresh start.

The Facts About Hashish

Hashish

Hashish is derived from the flower of the female cannabis plant, the same plant from which marijuana is derived. The resin glands of the cannabis plant contain THC, the main active cannabinoid which produces the effects of feeling high when someone uses both marijuana and hashish. Hashish however contains higher concentrations of THC than marijuana, and looks very different because of the way it is manufactured and prepared. Hashish will either be a brown bricklike substance or a darker tarlike resin. People who use Hashish typically smoke it in a pipe, bong, or vaporizer, although it can also be rolled into a joint or mixed in tobacco.

THC in marijuana and Hashish is a very powerful chemical which produces extreme feelings of reward and pleasure, and like any other drug this can become addictive. And because Hashish is even more potent than marijuana in many cases, meaning it contains higher concentrations of THC, it can be even more addictive. Because it is habit-forming, hashish users who regularly use the drug will experience withdrawal symptoms if they suddenly stop taking it. Depression and anxiety are the types of symptoms which prompt someone who has become addicted to Hashish to use the drug even if they want to quit. Using the drug again of course quickly alleviates such symptoms, a tell-tale sign of addiction and dependence. There are further dangers and risks as well, beyond the risk of addiction and dependence to Hashish, and research indicates that using THC over an extended period of time may lead to personality disorders and serious mental health related issues such as schizophrenia.

Another important factor to consider is that drugs such as marijuana and hashish, as seemingly harmless as they may seem, are actually gateway drugs to other more hardcore drugs of abuse. This isn’t just an opinion, and research confirms that marijuana users are 8 times more likely to use cocaine and 15 times more likely to use heroin. When considering that hashish is basically the same drug in many respects and actually more potent than marijuana, it is understandable why so many hashish users transition to other more hardcore drugs of abuse.

For someone who has already started using Hashish and wants help trying to quit, there are many programs available like Narconon Fresh Start to help them put an end to the problem before it gets any worse. Because any type of substance abuse issue, including Hashish, can significantly impact one’s quality of life it is important to address the problem before there are any serious long-term consequences. Because this can progress to an even worse and bigger problem in very short order, early intervention is key and rehab is the best option in terms of helping the person be able to remain off of the drug and other drugs for good. In many cases, there are underlying problems and issues in the person’s life which prompted them to use Hashish and possibly other drugs, and this can all be effectively sorted out in a quality drug rehab program.