Narconon East US Mobilized For National Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 27

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Clearwater, FL -  Narconon East US Centers are rallying for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 27, 2013 to help increase awareness of the U.S. prescription drug overdose epidemic and let Americans know an easy way to help.

Yvonne Rodgers ED NarcononClients at Narconon drug rehab centers report to counselors that they get often got prescription drugs for from their parent’s medicine cabinets or those of their friends or other family members.

These reports are supported by the 2011 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), that states more than six million Americans abuse prescription drugs. That same study revealed more than70 percent of people abusing prescription pain relievers got them through friends or relatives, a statistic that includes raiding the family medicine cabinet.  READ MORE -  http://www.prweb.com/releases/Narconon-East-US/Prescription-Drug/prweb10617834.htm

 

Narconon East US Applauds Attorney General Bondi’s Leadership at 2013 RX Drug Abuse Summit

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Narconon Attends Rx Drug Abuse Summit

Clearwater, FL – Narconon East US Executive Director, Yvonne Rodgers, applauded Attorney General Bondi’s efforts in fighting the prescription drug abuse problem in FL at the 2013 RX Drug Abuse Summit in Orlando this week.

Narconon East US has two centers in Florida who had witnessed Bondi’s successful efforts first had, Narconon Suncoast Rehabilitation Center in Spring Hill and Narconon Gulf Coast in Destin.  Both have reported to Narconon East US that clients are finding it harder to get oxycodone’s in Florida.  READ MORE – http://www.prweb.com/releases/Narconon-East-US/Bondi-Drug-Abuse-Summit/prweb10607495.htm

Synthetic Drugs: Use Skyrocketing

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With synthetic drug abuse ‘skyrocketing’ officials say even crackdowns on these drugs are not working.

“A lot of people think that they’re safe because for a while they were legal. But the side effects of these synthetic drugs are pretty much craziness,” said Kansas City Forensic scientist Malinda Spangler. She added that each packet contains unknown amounts of unsafe drugs.

“You don’t actually know what the product contains. And so you’re playing Russian roulette that way. There may be one drug, there may be two drugs, there may be 5 drugs.”  Spangler concluded that the side effects can be deadly.

Study Shows Alarming Chemical Combinations

A study recently published in Forensic Science International looked at the combinations of chemicals used in some synthetic drugs. The study focused on a new wave of “fake pot” sold over the Internet. Twelve completely new untested cannabis like drugs were found.

Some substances had chemically reacted with one another to create a completely new combination drug. These hybrid compound drugs have unknown properties, making it very hard to treat when a user arrives in the emergency room with side effects or an overdose.

Narconon Videos Show Treatment of Addiction Success

Synthetic drugs are the latest in a long line of addictive substances that necessitate drug rehabilitation for the user. For over 46 years, Narconon has helped hundreds of substance abusers regain their lives.  Narconon videos, which can be found online, depict those successes. Seven out of ten graduates of the long-term drug rehab program go on to lead ethical, productive and drug free lives.

The program uses an innovative drug-free approach. It includes withdrawal, detoxification and life skills training. The graduate is then able to face life without resorting to drug or alcohol use.

If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or drugs call Narconon East US today at (877) 237-3307. All calls are confidential.

 

Source:
http://fox4kc.com/2013/02/07/synthetic-drug-use-skyrocketing-officials-say/

Resources:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/ondcp-fact-sheets/synthetic-drugs-k2-spice-bath-salts
http://mindhacks.com/2013/02/12/synthetic-highs-are-mutating/

 

Reports Say High School Dropouts More Likely to Abuse Drugs

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When it comes to drug, alcohol abuse, high school teens are an important demographic. The teenage years have traditionally been a time for experimentation and often without a real understanding of consequences.

A new government report had shown that there is link between poor academic performance and drug abuse among students. With drug, alcohol abuse more likely among high school dropouts the consequences can escalate.

The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration revealed that high school seniors who dropped out of school are more likely to smoke cigarettes, use marijuana and other illegal drugs. The numbers add up when you consider one in seven students drop out of high school

Strategies to Keep Teens in School

The researchers hope their findings will lead to strategies being developed to keep teens in school. There is good reason when 31% of seniors who did not receive their diploma used drugs compared to 18% of students who finished high school.

It was further found that 27% of the high school dropouts smoked marijuana and one in ten abused prescription drugs. For those who completed high school the numbers are significantly less with 15% using marijuana and 5% prescription drugs.

When it comes to alcohol, 42% who did not finish high school drink alcohol and one third engage in binge drinking. Again the numbers are less for those who graduate with 35% drinking alcohol and about one quarter engaging in binge drinking.

Side Effects of Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Teens who abuse drugs and alcohol may suffer these negative consequences:

Dependence on drugs. Teens who abuse any drugs may likely use much more dangerous drugs later in life.

Motor skills problems. Teens may experience impairment of motor skills, reaction times and judgment.

Unsafe sexual activity. Teens who abuse drugs may engage in unsafe sexual activities.

Impaired concentration. Abuse of drugs can lead to poor memory and lack of motivation to learn.

Health problems. Drug abuse could lead to numerous difficulties even heart failure, liver damage, coma or death.

Narconon Program

One of the best deterrents for teens is education. The Narconon program includes drug prevention education as part of its activities to stem our national drug abuse epidemic.

Narconon drug specialists deliver talks in schools, churches, community groups and homes at the request of parents. When young people are given all the facts they will often make the right decision when confronted by peer pressure to take drugs or alcohol.

If you would like to schedule a drug prevention talk call Narconon East US today at (877) 237-3307. All calls are confidential.

 

 Source:
http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20130219/drug-alcohol-abuse-more-likely-among-high-school-dropouts

 

 

Women Practice “Drunkorexia”, Experts Report

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Alcohol abuse is a common addiction in our society. Many lives, and livelihoods have been lost because of alcohol abuse. This is not surprising given alcohol is legally sold in retail stores.

Men often come to mind first when one talks or thinks about alcohol abuse; however, that trend is changing with women  now abusing alcohol at similar levels to men.

It was estimated that of the 15.1 million alcohol abusers in the United States, about 4.6 million are women. Further, the Alcoholic Beverage Consumption by Adults Dietary Guidelines found that 8 percent of American women are heavy drinkers. This means that they drink at least 4 to 5 drinks daily.

New Alcoholic Drinks for Women

Women who are health-conscious are specifically being marketed to with a new 100% natural preservative free beer. These beers are also being positioned as  diet alcoholic drinks with a low amount of calories.

“There’s no question that the alcohol industry is presenting their goods to women as though they’re diet products,” said David Jernigan, director of the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Studies have found that some women are practicing “drunkorexia” a term used for those engaging in decreased eating or excessive exercise to save up calories in order to spend them binge drinking at night. In 2011 this practice gained attention when it was found that 16 percent of college students, mostly women, admitted to depriving themselves of food just to be able to drink and stay thin or loose weight. faster”.

Among the alcoholic products for women are Select 55 and Skinny Girl Cocktails.

What Brought the Numbers Up

There are several reasons for the increase in female alcohol abuse or dependence. First, the stigma has faded for women in the workforce.

Second, easy access to alcohol and new alcoholic drinks specifically targeting women have encouraged more women to drink alcohol  even to the point where some of them binge drink.

Third, with the recent economic recession in the United States, some women have become the primary wage earner in their family and this pressure  has caused some to abuse alcohol.

Lastly, with more equality in the workplace some women have adopted a different attitude to alcohol.

Narconon Rehab Center

Unlike some rehab centers that follow 12 step programs, in the Narconon Rehab Center you will find eight steps to recovery which aim to permanently rehabilitate without the need for a lifetime of follow up meetings.

Individuals enrolled in the long-term program are helped through withdrawal  and detoxification. They then gain the life skills they need to stay drug and alcohol free and to maintain their personal integrity, often lost while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or drugs call Narconon East US today at (877) 237-3307. All calls are confidential.

 

Source:
http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/women-now-abusing-alcohol-at-similar-levels-to-men-20130206-2dyql.html
Resources:
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/03/road-to-drunkorexia/274205/