Drug use currently affects more than 22 million people in the United States. In Louisiana alone more than 3% of the population has reported use of an illicit drug over a one month period. This is according to the White House Drug Policy who also reports that the majority of drug abusers in the state have reported needing but not receiving drug treatment in Louisiana.
Narconon Louisiana, a non-profit drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility, opened its doors in 2006 as a resource for locals struggling with addiction. In an area that had seen some of the worst devastation in years after Hurricane Katrina, there was no real solution in place for drug use in the state. After three years in operation, 150 graduates, Narconon Louisiana has maintained that the people of Louisiana do not have to suffer from addiction without a real solution for permanent recovery.
The first part of the Narconon drug treatment program is the New Life Detoxification program. This is the part of the Narconon program where clients are able to rid their bodies of the harmful drug residues that store in the fatty tissues. It has been found that these residues can stay in the body years after consumption, occasionally dislodging from the fatty tissue, causing cravings which then lead to relapse.
The second part of the Narconon drug treatment program subscribes to the idea that addiction is not a disease, but instead, works on isolating the underlying mental and emotional issues that caused the individual to start using drugs in the first place. Once these issues are fully handled the addict is able to fully recover from drug and/alcohol addiction.
Jeff Lukas, Executive Director of Narconon Louisiana explains "An individual will turn to drugs in an effort to solve a problem. Some people don't feel comfortable in life and that is a problem for them, others will start using drugs to handle a physical pain, while others turn to drugs to handle emotional pain. The point is that everyone has a different reason for choosing drugs.”
Mr. Lukas adds that the one thing that they all share in common is that the drugs offer a solution to the problem, and until those problems are exposed and the individual is able to handle them, they will continue to turn to drugs and/or alcohol.
With a more than 76% success rate, Narconon Louisiana offers a real solution for drug abuse. If you or anyone you know is in need of help please contact Jeff Lukas at 866-422-4650. You can also visit Narconon Louisiana on the web at www.drugabusesolution.com
