Denham Springs, Louisiana 1/7/2010 3:57:27 AM
Narconon Louisiana - Real Option For Stopping Addiction
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, the Narconon program has maintained that the people of Louisiana do not have to suffer from addictions like prescription drug abuse, heroin abuse, or alcohol abuse, without a real solution for permanent recovery.
Providing addicts with a safe, peaceful atmosphere where they could achieve permanent sobriety has always been the goal of the Narconon program. The unique method of the program maintains that drugs are not a disease, but a solution to a problem, and does not use replacement drugs to get someone to stop using.
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/or alcohol addiction.
Jeff Lukas, Executive Director of Narconon Louisiana is proud of the amount of people Narconon Louisiana has graduated. “ The life of an addict is filled with pain, guilt, and cravings, all of which lead to an exhausting, usually short life. I am thrilled that we were able to help so many people over the last 3 years, but this is just the beginning. We have a long way to go and there are a lot more people out there that need their lives back.”
Mr. Lukas goes on to explain how people become addicts. “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 that 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 http://www.drugabusesolution.com.
