Cannabis Addiction

Executive Director of Narconon Arrowhead Gary W. Smith reports, ‘Although the number of people coming to us who are abusing pot is a smaller percentage of our total clientele, in the 30 years I have been in the drug rehabilitation field I have not seen these numbers of individuals literally hooked on marijuana and unable to stop on their own. We’ve known for a long time that marijuana use can lead to other drugs but it is shocking to see people whose lives are being destroyed by smoking pot just like others we are treating who are addicted to crack or alcohol. I believe this is happening because the strength of the pot that is being smoked today is probably ten times stronger than the pot of 20 years ago.’

What makes the Narconon Arrowhead addiction treatment program unique? First we offer a completely drug free withdrawal with no worries about now needing more or additional medications to stay off the drugs causing addiction. Second is a detox program that is second to none. The New Life Detoxification Program cleanses the body of all residual drugs and toxins showing a marked resurgence in overall sense of well being for the participants. We also fully address and handle the guilt and depression that accompanies addiction and are the factors causing continued use and relapse. Narconon Arrowhead has a 76% success rate as compared to 16 -20% in more traditional approaches.

Addiction services needed in most cases go far beyond withdrawal and cessation of use. At Narconon Arrowhead the addiction services are extensive and comprehensive. A partial list, and this is only a partial list of some of the main points, includes; Drug free gentle withdrawal, Full detoxification of drugs and toxins stored in the body, Therapeutic drills designed to extrovert and get the individual back in communication, Legal Liaison when needed, nutritional handlings, increasing abilities to study and learn, recognizing and dealing with individuals or environments which can be dangerous to ones sobriety. In addiction a full handling of the cravings, guilt and depression that so often accompany addiction are fully addressed, as well as effectively planning for the future after rehab. Our addiction services also include a full family consultant section as we are well aware that addiction affects much more than the addict. Families generally have lots of questions and concerns regarding their loved ones progress. These are just a few of the life changing addiction services embraced by Narconon Arrowhead.

Helping the individual create a drug free productive life that lasts a lifetime is the goal of the Narconon Arrowhead drug rehab center. We are a long term drug rehab center and operate from a viewpoint that it is results that count not the amount of time spent. Average stay is from 90 – 120 days depending on the needs of each individual. As a full service drug rehab center we address areas of health, nutrition, detoxification with extended and comprehensive attention given to the factors of cravings, guilt and depression which are the factors behind relapse or continued use. With a 76% success rate Narconon Arrowhead knows what it takes for a drug rehab center to get lasting results.

As with drug rehab for other substance addictions Alcoholism is best served by an inpatient drug rehab. There are many factors needing addressed other that the alcohol abuse. Primary among these are the cravings, guilt and depression that so often are the key factors leading up to and then continuing alcohol abuse and addiction. At Narconon Arrowhead we find this is best achieved in a residential setting which allows the individual to confront all the issues needing handled in a safe and secure environment, away from the distractions and temptations of the individuals usual environment. Unless the goal is simply to dry out, the best option and chances of handling alcoholism lie in an inpatient alcohol rehab.