Narconon Johannesburg, South Africa, Frequently Asked Questions
What is Narconon Arrowhead?
Narconon Arrowhead is a residential treatment center for drug
addiction and alcoholism. Narconon Arrowhead is located on 216 acres of
wooded land, adjacent to beautiful Lake Eufaula and Arrowhead State
Park, in rural southeastern Oklahoma. Narconon Arrowhead houses the
Narconon network's International Training Center for training in the
most effective approach to drug rehabilitation and prevention, the
Narconon Addiction Treatment and Rehabilitation Progam. Narconon
Johannesburg staff are trained there.
What does "Narconon" mean?
Narconon comes from two Greek words. "Narco" means drugs
and "non" means "no". So Narconon means
"Drugs-No!"
How did the Narconon program start?
Narconon was founded in 1966 by William Benitez, a heroin addict who
was incarcerated in the Arizona State Prison for a long series of
drug-related crimes. Benitez wanted to resolve his addiction and through
his personal research into workable techniques to kick drugs ran into a
book called Fundamentals of Thought, written by American author and
humanitarian L.Ron Hubbard. Benitez was able to glean principals out
these writings by Mr. Hubbard to improve his ability to communicate
about, face up to, and resolve basic life problems that had contributed
to his drug addiction and held it in place for many years. Impressed
with the effectiveness of this information as it related to drug
addiction, Benitez formed an alliance with Mr. Hubbard and developed a
workable drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that would free people
from drug addiction without the use of substitute drugs or medications.
Benitez formed the Narconon organization and Mr. Hubbard continued and
shared his research and developments in the drug rehab field. Narconon
now has over 30 drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in 11 different
countries.
Is Narconon part of the Church of Scientology or any other organized
religion?
No, the only affiliation is that the Narconon drug rehab technology
and the religion of Scientology are based on the works of the same man,
L. Ron Hubbard. Narconon is a separate public benefit, non-profit
corporation. It is not a religious organization and is
non-denominational in its view of religion. The Narconon organization
supports and acknowledges all religions that work to eradicate substance
abuse, but is not corporately part of any religious organization.
How is the Narconon program different from other drug treatment
programs?
The Narconon drug treatment program is unique in several ways. Most
treatment centers use a combination of 12-step recovery and group
therapy in an effort to handle addiction. While some people respond to
this type of treatment, many do not. The Narconon drug treatment program
addresses three (3) areas that are not intensively treated in more
traditional programs. These areas are:
1) Physical detoxification- Long-term use of addictive drugs can
cause an accumulation of drug residues and metabolites in the body.
These residues can remain in the body for years, causing drug and
alcohol cravings and drug-induced depression. Narconon uses the
intensive method of detoxification to remove these residues, resulting
in an individual who is free of the harmful physical effects of
mind-alerting drugs.
2) Life Skills- Many people do not realize that some of the most
common abilities and skills which they use everyday are not instinctual,
but are learned. These are all areas in which drug addicts and
alcoholics have been found to be deficient. These are not instinctive
abilities. They require training and practice to perfect. The Narconon
drug rehab program gives heavy emphasis to life-skills training. Some of
the areas addressed are communication skills, study skills and applying
ethical principles in everyday life. The result is an individual more
comfortable with his life and less likely to be overwhelmed by it. The
practice of these skills is extremely therapeutic in and of themselves.
3) Other therapeutic procedures- there are a number of therapeutic
procedures unique to the Narconon program. These therapies are designed
to free a person from the guilt, remorse and regret of past actions, and
to restore the self-control that is inevitably sacrificed when a person
becomes addicted to drugs.
What is Narconon's success rate?
Narconon has a 60%-70% success rate over two years. This compares to
a 10%-20% success rate of traditional treatment programs.
Is the Narconon program covered by medical aid?
Every insurance plan is different, but in general terms, most
insurance companies will pay for part of the Narconon program, provided
the policy is not an HMO plan.
Is Narconon Arrowhead an accredited treatment center?
Yes. It is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), a nationally recognized accrediting
agency in the field, as a drug rehabilitation facility.
What are the qualifications of the staff?
The primary counselors are accredited by the National Board of
Addiction Examiners as Certified Chemical Dependency Counselors.
Narconon Arrowhead also provides 24-hour nursing coverage to its
clients. In addition, a large percentage of the staff are themselves
former addicts and alcoholics which makes for a much greater awareness
and understanding of the problems of addiction.
How long does it take to complete the Narconon program?
The Narconon program is usually completed in 2-4 months though the
program can take longer for some people. Each client is different and
each case is treated on an individual basis.
What type of people are treated at Narconon?
People from all walks of life, from all over the world come to
Narconon for treatment. Ages range from 18-65. There are usually about
40% female and 60% male clients in treatment.
What does the Narconon program cost?
Cost differs according to what therapies are delivered. In general
terms, the cost of the Narconon program is comparable to or less than
that of other hospital programs, while being much more effective.
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