NARCONON BLOG

DRUG INFORMATION

Does Legal Weed Lead to Heroin? Ask Colorado

Marijuana legalization has been a hot-button issue for years. You’ve got its supporters and its detractors. You’ve got those who see all the benefits of legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes and you’ve got those with a million reasons why...

DRUG EDUCATION

Why Are We Normalizing Drugs in the Middle of a Drug Crisis?

Over the course of the last two decades, our society has witnessed a remarkable increase in drug use, addiction, and drug-related deaths. Now considered the worst man-made public health crisis in recorded history, the current drug epidemic has taken far...

DRUG INFORMATION

Instead of Creating Zombies, Fake Weed Now Found Containing Heroin, Fentanyl, Tramadol, and Meth

Spice, otherwise known as “fake weed,” has been in the news off and on for many years. When spice first hit the scene, it offered itself to drug users as a marijuana alternative that could be used without fear of failing a drug test. The story with...

ADDICTION

How Addiction Changes Priorities

Without realizing it, a person can quickly slide into the lifestyle of addiction. The scary thing is that sometimes people will not see what is really happening until it’s too late. One of the many unfortunate side effects of addiction is that it changes...

ADDICTION RECOVERY

Maintaining Sobriety During College

When people think of the word “college” many things come to mind apart from the educational aspect. Parties, binge drinking and experimenting with drugs have all become a common aspect of the college experience. While not everyone drinks to excess...

ADDICTION

Doctor Sent to Prison for Illegally Prescribing Opioids

While it is true that most doctors want what is best for their patients there is no denying that there have been doctors out there who have put their greed above the well-being of others.

ADDICTION RECOVERY

How to Establish Boundaries with People Who Drink When You Don’t

One of the hardest things about quitting alcohol is the fact that so many people drink. It is so socially acceptable to drink that it almost seems more uncommon not to drink than it is to drink.

ADDICTION

When Drinking Stops Being Fun

Every person who has suffered from alcoholism or has had a drinking problem started out drinking like anybody else. It began as a way to have fun, relax and forget about the stresses of life for a while. Maybe it started out with a glass of wine and a...

ADDICTION RECOVERY

10 Things I’ve Learned from Addiction Recovery

We should all strive to become lifelong learners and some of the most important lessons that a person can learn in life will come from life experience, not a textbook.

NARCONON COLORADO REVIEWS

This Was the Best Thing I Could Have Done for Myself

Recent Graduates share their experiences with overcoming addiction at Narconon Colorado. “Narconon Colorado was a phenomenal program. It literally saved my life. Although each part of the program seemed difficult, it was worth it 100% to stick it out...

DRUG EDUCATION

Alcohol-Related Deaths Among Women Are on The Rise

A recent analysis conducted at the University of Washington by The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation shows that the overall number of alcohol-related deaths in the United States rose 35% between 2007 and 2017.

DRUG REHAB

How to Get The Most Out of Addiction Rehab

No one envisions going to rehab as one of their life goals. It is something that happens when a person is going through something particularly difficult.

FAMILY RESOURCES

How to Support A Loved One While They Are Going through Rehab

Going through residential addiction treatment is not an easy task for a number of reasons. It is hard to be away from home for an extended period of time and it is difficult learning how to navigate life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Add to that...

ADDICTION RECOVERY

The Importance of Sharing Stories of Addiction Recovery

Every day in the news we are hearing about lawsuits with big Pharma, soaring overdose rates, and all of the negative consequences of the addiction epidemic the United States is currently facing.

ADDICTION

Signs and Symptoms of Drug Overdose

With so many people across the United States dying from some form of a drug overdose every day it is important to learn its signs and symptoms. Even if you do not use drugs yourself, chances are you know someone who does.

SOBRIETY

Being a Sober Mom in “Wine Mom Culture”

Let’s face it—sobriety isn’t always easy. Although it is extremely rewarding, if we are being completely honest, sometimes it can be hard. On the same note, being a parent isn’t always easy either, and although it is also extremely rewarding, sometimes...

ADDICTION RECOVERY

Essential Aspects of a Healthy Diet in Addiction Recovery

It’s no secret that drug addiction wreaks havoc on the human body in a variety of ways. Most people who are caught up in addiction are not obtaining the optimum amount of nutrients. When the body is deprived of essential nutrients it cannot perform properly...

NARCONON COLORADO REVIEWS

Drug Free. For Good. Stories of Recovery

Recent graduates share their stories of overcoming addiction and starting a new path in life.

ADDICTION

The Difference between Knowing There Is a Problem and Doing Something About It

Getting to the point of accepting help for an addiction is usually a process. Yes, every person is different but there are often similarities between common experiences. Many times a person will know or suspect that they have a problem long before they...

ADDICTION

The Different Types of “Rock Bottom”

There are many different stages of “Rock Bottom” that a person can experience. When it comes to addiction there is a common misconception that rock bottom means a person has lost everything in their life and is living on the streets.