The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy states that over 23 million Americans need substance abuse assistance. Holiday season drug addiction is a serious issue and families can be left to flounder dealing with a loved one addicted to drugs or alcohol. Narconon Freedom Center is offering its assistance to the families of those suffering from substance abuse and can provide guidance and direction to this life threatening issue during this holiday season.
Drug and alcohol cravings are a key factor in addiction and why an addict doesn't just quit, despite it being clear to him and those around him the drugs are destroying his life and the lives of others. Drug cravings must be overcome if the addict is to ever live a drug-free life.
Cravings are both mental and physical. Cravings are defined as "strong, uncontrollable urges to use drugs or alcohol that drive the addict to once again use addictive substances." One not addicted can get a sense of cravings by the feeling one gets when one has gone without a meal for a long time. Drug cravings, however, are far more intense than anything hunger alone can produce. In fact, an addict experiencing drug cravings can feel like life itself is dependent on getting and taking more drugs and alcohol. This is a contributive factor to the addict eventually committing crimes to obtain the drug they feel they need to end the cravings.
Narconon is the successful drug rehabilitation program that is delivered through the Narconon program in Michigan. The Narconon program directly addresses drug cravings. At Narconon they understand the mechanics behind drug cravings, taking into account the purely physical side upon entering the program. Poor nutrition and vitamin depletion follows substance abuse and is one of the factors that creates drug cravings. Narconon addresses this factor on the beginning steps of the drug rehabilitation program by supplying the client with proper nutritional supplements to alleviate the physical desire for drugs.
Proper nutritional supplementation along with specially developed physical techniques to alleviate spasms and the uncomfortable aspects of drug withdrawal makes a completely drug-free withdrawal possible at Narconon Freedom Center.
Cravings are also in part due to the accumulated toxins built up in the addicts body from substance abuse. The Narconon program addresses this aspect of addiction with the New Life Detoxification Program. This part of the Narconon program safely flushes out and eliminates stored toxins from the body with a precisely directed regimen of vitamin and minerals, exercise to increase circulation and sweating in a dry sauna and proper replenishment of liquids. The result of this step of the Narconon program is a person who can think more clearly and is freed from drug residuals and toxins that have contributed to his cravings.
The Narconon program also addresses the mental aspect of cravings using an exact series of drills and training to increase the clients self-control and give him skills and abilities he previously did not have.
Drug addiction during the holidays can be hidden or overlooked as just taking part in the celebration. An understanding of drug cravings should make it easier for family members to understand what is going on with a loved one with a substance abuse problem and seek help.
For one with a substance abuse problem, cravings can be an insurmountable barrier unless both the physical and mental aspects are addressed. Narconon Freedom Center addresses both these factors as well as the other barriers to successful drug rehabilitation and is why the Narconon program has such an outstanding success rate in helping people overcome drug addiction and live successful drug-free lives.
If you would like more information on the Narconon program or help in assisting someone with a drug or alcohol problem, contact Narconon Freedom Center at 888-218-9478.
