Narconon Blog

This article explores the sudden emergence of an industry devoted to the manufacture and sales of Delta-8, a psychoactive substance derived from hemp. It’s sold even in states where marijuana is not legal, due to a legal loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill. The article examines the effects of this new drug and why its regulation has fallen between the cracks in state after state. Even more cannabis products are on the verge of release, without research or legislation that could keep consumers safe.

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After several years of being plagued by fentanyl deaths, new synthetic opioids are moving into the American illicit drug market. As seizures of these drugs and overdose deaths mount, it's possible to detect the brief life cycle of these drugs, where one new synthetic opioid quickly replaces the last one that was taking lives.

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I finished the Narconon program in March 2024, and I went back to college in August 2024 and am currently in mid-law school. I coached high school baseball, and I am building my relationship back up with my family and friends. I am planning to start a family and have kids, as I know now that I can be a good father.

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I did the program in 2011, opened a business in 2012, and finished college in 2013 with a degree in Small Business Administration. These are things I would never have been able to do before the program. My advice to anyone who has an alcohol addiction is to get help to deal with it, and never give up. It is a battle that can be won.

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I have not had a drink in 15 years, and I have no desire to start drinking again. I can even be with someone who is having a drink and be happy with my glass of water! I am healthier and can think clearly. I feel like I am somebody of value to himself, his family and society.

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New research out of Great Britain connects rising cocaine use trends to permanent damage in the nasal passages, such that cocaine users lose their sense of smell and may even experience serious infections and tissue loss in their nasal passages.

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My relationship with my mother and father is great, and we remain closely connected. Every year, on January 15th, I have a chocolate cake to commemorate the anniversary of the day I started to rehabilitate myself. My advice to others with a similar problem is to make the choice to handle it. If you know it is time to quit, don’t hesitate, make the decision to deal with the addiction, and go ahead with a program that works.

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Today, I am proud to say I have over 16 years of sobriety. I am happily married to my beautiful wife, and we share a wonderful daughter. My family means everything to me, and I am grateful every day for their unwavering support. My mother, brother, and sister stood by me through the darkest times, and I wouldn’t be where I am without them.

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When someone you love is dealing with addiction, the truth can be hard to face. You’re not alone in having a hard time dealing with the personality and behavior changes of the one you love. The list of the most common behaviors below is provided to help you separate fact from the fiction offered by the person with the addiction. Once you know what’s going on, you can make better decisions and take the right actions.

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1. Marijuana smoke contains carcinogens, 2. Smoking marijuana can cause lung damage, 3. Marijuana use is addictive, 4. Weed can damage ambition and motivation, 5. Marijuana depletes the body’s natural reserves, 6. Marijuana use is hard on your heart and blood vessels, 7. Weed use impairs mental abilities, 8. Heavy marijuana use is associated with psychotic episodes, 9. Use of marijuana is also associated with suicides, 10. High potency marijuana use can change human dna.

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