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Narconon Frequently Asked Questions
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Q) What is Narconon New Life Center? A) Narconon is a LONG-TERM, NON-TRADITIONAL inpatient treatment center for drug addiction and alcoholism. Our success rate is 76%. Narconon is located on 167 acres of prairie land in rural Oklahoma. Q) What does NON-TRADITIONAL mean? A) Most treatment centers 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, factually speaking, most do not (click here for an article on traditional treatment). This means that 1 or 2 out of 10 people who go through traditional treatment may end their drug or alcohol problem. At Narconon, approximately 7 out of 10 people permanently conquer their addiction after completing the program. Q) What does "Narconon" mean? A) Narconon comes from two Greek words. "Narco" means drugs and "non" means "no". So Narconon means "Drugs-No!". Q) How did the Narconon program start? A) Narconon was founded by William Benitez in Arizona State Penitentiary in 1966. Mr. Benitez was a heroin addict who could not seem to get off drugs using traditional forms of treatment. Utilizing the techniques of humanitarian researcher L. Ron Hubbard, Mr. Benitez was able to get himself and other inmates off drugs. This was the beginning of the Narconon program. Today, Narconon has more than 30 centers internationally. Q) How is the Narconon program different from other drug treatment programs? A) The Narconon program addresses 3 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 Hubbard method of detoxification to remove these residues, resulting in an individual who is free of the harmful physical effects of mind-altering 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 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 itself. 3) Other therapeutic procedures - There are 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. Q) What is Narconon’s success rate? A) Narconon has a 76% success rate over two years. This compares to a 10%-20% success rate of traditional treatment programs. Q) Is the Narconon program covered by insurance? A) Every insurance plan is different, but in general terms, most insurance companies will pay for part or all of the Narconon program, provided the policy is not an HMO plan. Q) Is Narconon an accredited treatment center? A) Yes. Narconon is licensed by the State of Oklahoma to operate a 75 bed drug and alcohol treatment facility. It is fully accredited by the Committee for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), a nationally recognized agency in the field, as a drug rehabilitation facility. Q) What are the qualifications of the staff? A) The medical director for Narconon is board-certified in Addiction Medicine. The primary counselors are accredited by the National Board of Addiction Examiners as Certified Chemical Dependency Counselors. Narconon also provides 24 hour nursing coverage to its clients. In addition, almost all of the staff are themselves former addicts and alcoholics, which makes for a much greater understanding of the problems of addiction. Q) How long does it take to complete the Narconon program? A) The Narconon Program is an individual program without any time consideration. As every individual is different so is his or her program. Some have successfully completed the program in as little as 3 - 4 months, while it has taken others in excess of 12 months to fully address all issues associated with their addiction. Q) What type of people are treated at Narconon? A) 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. Q) What does the Narconon program cost? A) Costs differ according to what therapies are delivered. In general terms, the cost of the Narconon program is comparable to or less than other hospital programs. Q) Is there any public funding available? A) In many countries, the Narconon program is paid for by governments. Unfortunately, in the U.S., only Native Americans from the local area have sponsorship for their treatment. |
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