SUCCESS STORIES FROM THOSE WHO COMPLETED THE NARCONON PROGRAM

First off, I'd like to say that the person was six months ago would have never had the courage or desire to finish a program like this. You see, I did not only run away from my family and friends, but I also ran away from myself. I am proud to say that this is the first cycle of action that I've completed entirely in a long time. I came to Narconon on my 30th birthday and really wanted to change my life. I was tired of running away and constantly needing drugs to get me by. When I grist came to the program, I was scared being far from home and all, but I was anxious to start the sauna program. I heard so much about how great the sauna was and how wonderful I would feel again after getting rid of all the toxins in my body. Boy where they right! I felt 14 years old again. My head, vision and skin were so much clearer again. My sleep pattern was back to normal and I wasn't having the mood swings or feelings of depression any more. After sauna, I started working on the books in the program I cant express how vital and important the tech and data has been for me. I have learned how to deal with problems that may occur in my life and I now can confront my family instead of running away or using drugs to suppress whose uncomfortable feelings. I want to thank Narconon for getting me my live back. I am living proof that this program works and I know it can work for you.

- S. H.

The Sauna Program has done a lot for me so far in this program. It got all of the drugs and toxins out of my system and made my cravings for drugs depleted. My body is feeling wonderful, and I am full of energy. It had also helped me to become happy again. I have realized how much my drug use has hurt my family, not only financially but also emotionally. I also realized that out of all of the drugs I was using, I didn't even need any of them. I was just doing them to have a good time, and because it seemed to be a good idea at the time. Now that I am off them, I feel better, and I am happier.

- M.W.

My experience in arriving at Narconon all started with a reckless binge that included meth, cocaine, Methadone, Loricet, xanax, and Restoril all in one day. The night after that, I had a stroke that left me paralyzed in my left hand. I couldn't move my left hand at all. I was depressed to no end and knew that I had reached my low point.

This combined with the thought that my daughter needs me is why I chose to call Narconon and begin talking with the intake coordinator. I talked to him six or seven times and the last thing that he said was, 'Think of it as a leap of faith.' So I did and here I am.

I have had so many wins since coming to Narconon that they are too many to list. But to name a few, sauna was a great experience for me. I began to feel good again and each day I woke up I was ready to start my day. The feeling I had at the end of sauna was the best ever as it has stayed with me to date. Shortly after sauna, my hand came full circle to 100%. The objectives course steps were very good for me to. I got something different from each one, which identified a problem area in my life or an area that I chose to neglect or ignore.

They brought awareness to me on the subjects of what I have been doing wrong and what I have to do to be happy and successful. During objectives, one of the goals I set for myself was to finish what I have started. But about a month ago, I had something at home that was bothering me regarding my daughter's situation and I seriously thought about leaving and blowing off book seven and eight. I got through that and decided to finish what I started and I encourage anyone at Narconon to do the same. If you leave early you may be missing a key ingredient to your program. Another part of the program that I hold at very high value is the people we meet here. I have had the best company during my time here and have life long friends as a result. As I said before, my daughter is a huge part of me and one of the motivators for me to seek help. I have been away for a long time now and it is my time to return to her. It has been an experience of a lifetime for me and one I will never forget. I feel stronger than I ever have about not doing drugs and for once making the right choice. My whole life is ahead of me now and I can't wait to get back to it. I hope everyone in Narconon finishes their program and has the same or similar wins as I have had. I love you all!

- G.G.

When I came to Narconon of Georgia I was broken mentally, physically and spiritually. When I looked in the mirror I could not stand the man looking back at me - he disgusted me.

I had been to treatment before - 4 times to be exact. This form of treatment was a whole new idea to me. They said they were going to teach me to be responsible for myself. I always thought I was very responsible, but I’ve learned now that I was not. One of the first steps was to spend time in the sauna to sweat out some of the drug residues in my body. I spent 21 days in the sauna After those days I feel 10 years younger. My senses were so much better I couldn’t believe it.

The next steps are books on how to change your life. When I did the book on ethics and morals it changed my life. I realized that I had lived my life without any ethics or morals. My motto used to be “Do what I want, when I want, no matter who it hurts.” I will now live my life with ethics and morals so I can be truly happy with who I am.

I came to Georgia to learn how not to do drugs, so my life would get under control, but when I leave Georgia I now know how I am going to live my life. And I know it will be much better than ever before.

Now when I look in the mirror, I like that man looking back at me. I respect that man.

God Bless Narconon of Georgia.

- T.D.

When I first arrived at Narconon I was a total mess, I weighed 138 lbs. My body was in terrible shape and my mind was gone. I couldn’t concentrate and I thought about suicide more than once. Today I weight about 165. I am running and lifting weights. I can concentrate and I can decide to do or not do something and follow through with it.

After completing the sauna, my mind and body were clean of any drugs. The feeling was awesome. Now, as I progress through the program steps, I'm learning that I'm in control of myself, what I do and who I'm around. It is my choice.

I feel 100% better. I love myself once again. Out of the last 35 years of my life I don’t believe I have ever felt this good or strong. Life is great. My relation with my wife is stronger than any time since we were married.

At one point in my life crack cocaine was more important to me than anything; my wife, my job, my friends and even my sanity.

But today I can honestly say crack cocaine is my enemy and I will do whatever it takes not to use.

- J.M.

Diary of a Narconon Student as he progresses through the program

My story begins about 20 years ago with my first line of cocaine. Believe me when I say it went nowhere but downhill from there. I’m 41 years old. I was married to my first wife for 4 years. Drugs definitely put a quick and abrupt end to it in a painful divorce. I have a son that is 17 years old that lives with me. He came from my 1st marriage and for that I am very thankful.

My second marriage has been ongoing for 16 years now and it has been the most wonderful thing ever to happen to me in my life. Drugs have tried and tried to tear us apart but it is a love that is never ending. Drugs have haunted my wife and I through the years. It seems the drugs take a turn about with our addictions. We have managed to help each other with our problems.

Lately my addiction has taken a front seat to my wife’s addiction. It always has, if you want to know the truth. We have 3 wonderful kids that love me dearly. It breaks my heart to think of how I have been led astray from them by drugs.

My addiction had taken to me the point of having to sell drugs to be able to afford my habit. I reached the point of smoking about 1.5 to 2 grams of ICE or PURE CHRYSTAL METH per day. Along with this I was drinking between a pint to a fifth of Jack Daniels per day. This would help me to keep the edge just right on my buzz.

My life was out of control for sure, and I felt as if it were probably about to end. My loving wife had been trying with all her heart to talk to me and get me under control. For 2 years I had slowly lost total control and would not have anything to do with anything or anybody that tried to help me in any way.

Then came the decision on my own to STOP. Then a new word entered my life – “Narconon”. I had heard of and studied up on some of the 12 step programs. My wife has been to a 12-step program that lasted for 6 weeks. It did not seem to be anything that would help me and my wife has relapsed on several occasions. Actually up until now I have always said I didn’t have a problem and did not need any help. I WAS WRONG!

My wife had been trying to get me to read about and listen to her about Narconon. Finally I gave in and made the decision to get my life straight.

I’ve been at Narconon now for 2 weeks and I’ll have to say I never expected anything like this place. I have been made to feel at ease, at home and very relaxed. There is no pressure in the beginning days to push you in any direction. You have 2-3 people designated to watch you but not pressure you. I was able to rest and sleep as needed. I was able to get acquainted with the students and staff randomly. After a few days of rest, I slowly started to come around. The 4th day I started my course work. I made it about ¾ of a day. The staff allowed me to call it a day and rest. I slept through the whole next day and began to feel and realize that I was beginning to take advantage of the relaxed environment. I realized I was avoiding my treatment. I had it in my mind when I came here to get straight. Now I just had to make the final move. It was a very restless night of tossing and turning and bad dreams that brought me to jump on the Train to Freedom. First, there was my desire to free myself from drugs forever and 2nd- Narconon’s course work and Sauna program.

The course work starts out trying to get you to be able to focus on being in control of where you are and what you are doing. You will wonder in the very beginning what the hell the books are all about. It won’t take long for you to understand how it all helps you to be a better person and have control of your life. When the course work begins you will have a twin. A twin is someone you will work with you in your course work and also be with you in the sauna. By the time you finish with the first book you will realize how the course work is going to truly enhance your ability to be in control of your life.

Next comes the sauna. I have been in the sauna for 2 days. It is like everything else that is new; it seems a little odd. You are given a lot of vitamins to take and you must drink lots of water. It doesn’t take long to realize that this will be something that is going to work. For 20 to 30 days they will increase the time you are in the sauna. You will have certain reactions and sweat more than ever in your life. This is what cleans the body of the drugs you have been poisoning yourself with. I can tell you just the sweating has made me feel like a new person.

Overall, my experience here at Narconon has been very pleasing to my mind, body and soul. I look forward to each day as I have never before in my life. I have my mind made up never to do any type of drug ever again and I feel like I’m at the right place to do this. Two days from now, my family will come to spend the day with me. I have been drug free for 17 days. It will be the first time in 3-4 years since I have been around my family that drug free. There are 3 things to thank for that:

My Will, God’s Will, and Narconon.

I look forward to finishing this program and this story to all who may read it.

God Bless,
- M.S. (to be continued)

Sauna Success Story

My sauna success story is very simple. Over many years I have filled my body with drugs and other toxins. I know for a fact that the presence of these toxins affected my decision making as well as my health. For years and years I woke up to an upset stomach, a headache, or just a "forget the world" mentality. And now all of that is gone. I wake up feeling refreshed and ready to live that day as if it were my last. Sauna has worked like a mulligan in golf or the restart button on a video game. I feel GREAT!

- N.R.