Addiction Recovery Is Possible, New Survey on Drug Addiction Shows

The common message once used as “common knowledge” was that “once a drug addict, always a drug addict”. This misconception has been used by many to justify incarceration for those suffering from drug addiction, and has boomed the incarceration industry.

“Unfortunately, this theory does nothing to actually deal with the problems of drug addiction, and is at once pessimistic and also extremely narrow-minded,” commented Mary Rieser, Executive Director of Narconon Drug Rehab of Georgia.

“A recent survey revealed that two thirds of Americans think that recovery is possible and believe that recovering addicts can be contributing members of society.  This is indeed good news! 

“More citizens have become enlightened and most likely a survey of the same people would reveal that as tax payers they would prefer to pay for treatment versus incarceration for offenders who are addicts.”

Addiction is the worse affliction in society without a doubt. And there is no doubt that conquering drug addiction or alcoholism is a job, and has to be worked on. There is no “magic bullet” or miracle cure.

However, the refreshing outcome of this survey gives hope that we are not far from a solution.  In fact, the solutions are available and much cheaper and more attractive than incarceration.

In the main, incarceration never seems to come up as a popular solution for the drug epidemic and obviously has done little to curtail it; in fact, studies have shown that incarceration alone does nothing to handle the problems of recidivism or drug addiction.

“One wonders why so much money is appropriated for such an unworkable solution.  Perhaps the taxpayers don’t realize they are in charge,” comments Ms. Rieser. “It is simply a matter of educating our already enlightened population that they can make a difference by making their voices heard.”

There is hope.

Narconon Drug Rehab is a viable solution.  We have a 76% success rate.

We are Narconon – The New Life Program.

Call Narconon Drug Rehab in Georgia at 1-877-413-3073.
      
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