Drug Counselors Educated at Narconon

Drugs are a real problem. You work with a congregation, some who are addicted. What do you do? How do you help?

Thanks to Narconon Drug Rehab in Georgia, the answer came on March 29th.The first free course for friends and families of drug addicts was given at the Narconon Drug Rehab facility. Originally, the Narconon Friend and Family Support Course was offered to family members of Narconon students, but is currently available to anyone who has a drug abuser in their life.

Preachers, counselors, and concerned members of several congregations were present, and learned among other things, the mechanics of drug addiction, the tell-tale signs of drug abuse, and how to do a proper intervention.

“The key to a proper intervention is caring,” stated Mary Rieser, Executive Director of Narconon Drug Rehab in Georgia. “Someone who works with a person using drugs must understand that they are in pain, physical and mental pain. No one grows up wanting to become a drug addict. However, the mental and physiological changes the person makes when on drugs make it very difficult to quit. Without proper instruction, someone trying to help a drug addict can make matters worse by not understanding the reasons they become addicted, and techniques on how to handle them properly.

“We want to provide stability in what is otherwise a very confusing set of circumstances for anyone who has never dealt with drug addiction.  We have the ability to help and the resources to give it. Churches are the ideal place for someone needing help to turn to, and we are happy to teach as many people as we can to help their fellow church members.”

The attendees of the first Support Course given were very happy with the results. One counselor, from a congregation of over 20,000 members, thanked Narconon for their help. “We all learned a lot, and have many more tools to help the members of our church who may need help,” he stated.

This course will be offered on a monthly basis; anyone interested in signing up for this course can call 877-413-3073 and ask for Mr. Gordon Weinand.

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