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Comment RSSLOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — April 20th signals 420 events all over the world. Perhaps not as well known as other observances, the 20th day of April at 4:20 in the afternoon is the signal for cannabis users to gather in parks, on campuses and other locations to smoke pot publicly and otherwise flaunt laws against the drug, says Narconon.
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Tue, 19 Apr 2011 # 23:09:20 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffNarconon Continues Expansion in Eastern U.S.
Wed, 06 Jan 2010 # 18:20:11 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffSAFETY HARBOR, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Drug addiction has affected the lives of many in 2009 with the increase in prescription drug addiction as well as the economic recession upwards of 23 million have gone the route of drug addiction according to the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. However, in 2009 a bright spot in the field of drug addiction has shown through. Narconon East U.S. has had a very successful year in drug prevention, education and rehabilitation.
Narconon Salutes its 1,200 Staff Worldwide on 13,000 Lives Saved This Last Decade
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 # 12:59:08 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffLOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Numbers are not just statistics. Sometimes they are human lives. In a decade, like so many in the preceding century when lives became daily body counts in televised wars, there have been uncounted lives saved. Narconon is certainly not the only organization whose staff have worked 24/7 year in, year out, to save lives. Narconon congratulates the selfless staffs of all humanitarian groups and those individual human beings who have struggled to raise the standard of civilization where other forces pull it down.
Tis the Season to Go Live with Narconon in Canada
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 # 09:00:24 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffTROIS-RIVIERES, Quebec (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Once again the Narconon Trois-Rivieres drug and alcohol rehab program will be filming a live graduation for the Internet community, but only this time it’s a Narconon in Canada Holiday Extravaganza. ‘This will be a very special live graduation, as we have planned some festive fun and surprises for everybody,’ commented Marc Bernard, the executive director of Narconon Trois-Rivieres, who will also be the MC of this holiday special.
Family Finds Son Who Was Missing for Three Years and Brings Him to Narconon Drug Rehab
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 # 16:15:51 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A Narconon Drug Rehab graduate will be enjoying time with his family – a family, which, for three years, didn’t know if he was alive or dead. For the past three holiday seasons, Michael’s family pretended a holiday joy, and told others that Michael was off doing construction jobs. In their hearts, they feared he was dead.
Narconon Drug Rehab of Georgia Graduate Featured on Local News
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 # 17:13:58 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Recently a Narconon of Georgia graduate was featured in a local news show about his experience with prescription drug abuse. The special report focused on the growing problem of prescription drug addiction. In the report Andrew shared his near death experience and his belief that more should be done to prevent prescription drug abuse.
Narconon Centers Educate Thousands during Red Ribbon Week
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 # 17:27:39 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffLOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Narconon International’s management office in Los Angeles worked with its drug rehabilitation and education centers throughout the country in a combined effort to speak with thousands of students and other community members during Red Ribbon Week.
‘Hillbilly Heroin’ Doesn’t Beat this Narconon Graduate
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 # 07:59:58 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffTROIS-RIVIERES, Quebec (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ‘I got into a car accident and they took me out with the Jaws of Life; in the hospital they gave me Tylenol 3, but it wasn’t enough,’ stated Cliff Van Rossum in a new video interview with Narconon Trois-Rivieres. Like many others in his position who became addicted to OxyContin, it typically starts out with some form of injury requiring pain management. Unfortunately, many of these individuals become physically and psychologically dependent to OxyContin.
Narconon of Georgia Applauds Efforts of Prescription Buy Back Programs
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 # 18:42:01 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Narconon of Georgia has, for the past several years, seen a rapidly rising trend in prescription drug abuse. According to the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health conducted by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, every day 2,500 youngsters age 12 to 17 try a painkiller for the first time and prescription drugs are more abused by teens than any illicit street drug, except for marijuana.
Narconon Drug Rehab Educates Children, Parents at County Fair
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 # 18:09:34 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Narconon Drug Rehab Georgia has taken drug education to a new level – to the local county fair. While most adult attendees of the fair were interested in the arts and crafts, winning a prize at the concession stands, or seeing who won the 4-H events, they also wanted to know what was in the Narconon Georgia Drug Education Booth.
Nepali Home Minister Commends Narconon International for Saving Lives
Tue, 08 Sep 2009 # 19:48:46 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffKATHMANDU, Nepal (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ‘That Narconon International is producing real, life-saving results I personally saw in the eyes of your graduates in Narconon Nepal,’ wrote State Minister for Home Affairs Rizwan Ansari to Clark Carr, president of the international Narconon network, in a formal commendation. The Home Ministry presented the document to Mr. Carr at the conclusion of an August, 2009 technical and administration inspection visit Narconon International had paid to the new and growing Narconon Nepal drug rehabilitation center in Kathmandu.
Narconon Launches ‘Operation Medicine Cabinet’ in Georgia – Prescription Drugs Commonly Abused Targeted
Tue, 01 Sep 2009 # 06:00:14 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Operation Medicine Cabinet, a campaign sponsored by Narconon Drug Rehab of Georgia and a local Sheriff’s department, provides individuals with a safe way to properly dispose of unused and potentially dangerous medication. Proper control and disposal of potentially dangerous medication is vital, due to the trend of prescription drug abuse with youth.
Narconon Graduate Lives to Tell Story of Addiction – Ex-addict’s Journey with Prescriptions to Heroin Told on CNN
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 # 20:49:49 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # One CommentDETROIT, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Every day American citizens are being legally given prescription medications for injuries and illnesses, but given the abuse potential many wind up getting hooked on these drugs and moving on to street drugs to feed their habits. This was the topic of an interview that aired today on the Rick Sanchez show on CNN. Why Heroin Is Rampant featured Narconon graduate, Dominick Assante, who personally struggled with this very type of addiction before completing the Narconon drug rehab program several years ago.
Mother and Daughter Celebrate Victory Over Meth
Fri, 07 Aug 2009 # 06:00:08 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffLOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ‘August marks our daughter’s fifth year since conquering meth at Narconon California,’ comments Susan, mother of five and teacher, who recalls living with a meth addict; ‘One day she’d be very nice and the next you’d have thought Satan walked through the door.’ Former meth addict and Narconon Graduate urges parents: ‘Before school starts I hope parents will take time to talk to their kids about the dangers of drugs to health and goals.’
More Drug Rehab for Less Violence in Mexico
Sat, 18 Jul 2009 # 09:00:02 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffMAZATLAN, Mexico (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — There have been thousands of killings in northern Mexico in the last two years, even including narcotrafficking bands attacking rehab centers. Narconon International executives decided to bring additional tools to fight the source of the problem – drug addiction itself. On July 14th and 15th, their staff gave a hands-on workshop to counselors from 8 Mazatlan drug rehabilitation centers in the State of Sinaloa.
Drug Crimes in Canada Cause Continuing Problems for Small Communities
Wed, 08 Jul 2009 # 15:51:33 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffTROIS-RIVIERES, Quebec (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Narconon drug rehab program organization has noticed a trend of many drug addicts being involved with drug related charges due to their addiction. ‘You can have the everyday functioning addict who is battling a drug addiction, and just one day gets caught by police for possession of a small amount,’ comments Nick Hayes, a representative of Narconon Trois-Rivieres.