What
is
NARCONON?
The Narconon program is a drug-free, non-profit public benefit
organization
dedicated to eliminating drug abuse through drug prevention, drug
education and drug rehabilitation. Our drug rehabilitation
program is completely drug free.
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What is
Narconon Denmark ?
Narconon Denmark is a 24-hour rehab center for addicts of alcohol and
narcotics. Narconon Denmark is located in the Vest of Zealand, 85 km.
From Copenhagen.
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What
does
"Narconon"
mean?
Narconon, meaning non-narcosis,
is
a
drug
rehabilitation
program
for the redemption of druggies in or
out of prisons.
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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.
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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.
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How
is
the
Narconon
program
different
from
other
drug treatment programs?
The Narconon drug treatment program is unique in several ways. Most
treatment centres 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 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 is 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.
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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.
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Can
I
be
funded
by
the
government
to
do the Narconon program?
Per the Danish law you can if you live in Denmark. A drug addict who
approaches an addict councilor center has the right to be in treatment
within 2 weeks. If you are considered in need of a 24-hour care rehab
center you can decide where you want to go. Other
countries have other regulations and there are a number of them that
support citizens with such problems.
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Is
Narconon
a
licensed
treatment
center?
Yes. Narconon has been licensed by the governmental authorities for
many
years. See document.
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How
long
does
it
take
to
complete
the
Narconon program?
The Narconon program is usually completed in 6 – 9 months, though the
program can take longer for some people and be shorter for others. Each
client is different and each case is treated on an individual basis.
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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.
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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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Drug and Alcohol Prevention and
Rehabilitation