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Testimonials
Before coming to Narconon, my life revolved around my drug use. I
began smoking marijuana around the age of 12, which eventually led
to my severe addiction to painkillers. I woke up each morning thinking
of only pills. All of the aspirations I had when I was young are now
gone. After several years, my drug addiction became unbearable and
I knew that something had to be done. I found Narconon on the internet
and its recovery methods appealed to me. About one week later I decided
to come to Narconon, and it has truly changed
my life. I matured more in the the few months that I was at Narconon
than I did in the previous 5 years. I now have dreams and goals again.
I wake up exited about living each day and knowing that drugs wont
be there. I am confident that after doing the Narconon program I can
live a happy fulfilling life without the use of drugs.
-A.S.
Narconon Graduate 2003
My name is Kevin and I am 19 years old. Ever since I was 11, I have
been drinking and using drugs. When I was 12, I did cocaine for the
first time, at age 13 I was snorting heroin, and at 15, sticking needles
in my arm. In the two years prior to coming to Narconon
California, I had been through 6 rehab and treatment centers. After
all that time, money and effort trying to get clean and sober, I couldnt.
I always wound up where I was before, or even worse off.
All I have ever wanted to do is get clean and lead a normal and productive
life. In late March 2003, I went to yet another rehab facility, but was foced
to leave due to insurance complications. By 6:30 p.m. that evening, I was high
again and gave up hope. I lost all control, did things I won't mention, segregated
myself from the world, and wanted nothing more for myself than death. When
I didnt think that things could get worse...they did. I was arrested 3 times
in one week, the last arrest for Grand Theft Auto. I will never forget the
pain that followed.
While detoxing in county jail, my parents came to see me, and
they told me that they had found a "different" type
of rehab program. I was released from jail and came to Narconon
of NOrthern California on April 27, 2003.
My parents were right, it was a different type of program.It wasnt a 12 step,
like the many I had failed with in the past. In the first phase of the program,
I learned how to confront, control and communicate, which were things I never
knew how to do until then. After that I started the New Life Detoxification
Program where I sweat out drug residuals. It was an amazing process filled
with ups and downs, but when I finished, I felt like a new person. For the
first time in 8 years, I felt drug free which I thought could only be a thought,
and never reality. The latter part of the program allowed me to write up things
that I was afraid to tell people, all the bad and decietful thing I had ever
done, and show them to another person. As of now, I have no skeletons in the
closet anymore. I have nothing to hide anymore!
I also learned how to spot harmful people that I dont want to be around, and
how to handle them so they cant bring me down. When I did the final part of
my program, it was amazing. I never thought that I would be able to repair
the things that I have done, but with the help of everyone here, I was able
to start fixing my past and look into my future.
The three months that I spent here were worth more than I could ever put into
words. The Narconon Program isnt easy, but nothing worthwile ever is. Without
having gone through this program, I probably wouldnt be alive today.
-K.K.
Narconon Graduate 2003
Freedom is a precious gift. All the technology we are learning here
will help us live a free life. The program doesn't work unless it
is applied and followed in life. I value myself, my freedom, and my
group. I already know that the program works and it has saved my life
as I know it has for others.
-J.A.
Narconon Graduate 2001.
When I began the sauna, I dreaded every minute of it. . . My realization
as I went along was that this terrible feeling was going away and
I was starting to feel physically much better. My eyes were brighter,
clearer, and whiter than I had seen them in 20 years. Mentally, I
felt more capable of listening and understanding . . . it felt totally
different. Sadness, hapiness and it all came and went with me feeling
much better about the experience. I would recommend the sauna to all
who are in need. I feel clean, fresh and ready to start learning and experiencing
life with a clean mind and body.
-K.A.
Narconon Graduate 2001.
After four and a half months I am now a Narconon graduate. When I
got here I was in total apathy about life and everything else. After
completing the sauna I got my reasoning back and decided to stay for
the entire program. This was the single most important decision in
my life. Going through the program was trying at times, but it was
truly amazing. I feel better than I remember feeling as a child. The
program gave me back a lot of abilities and traits I had let slip
or be lost completely. . . The program repaired my life and made me
truly happy again. For the first time in many years I am looking forward
to life and accomplishing things. I am now ready to actually start
my life, and I owe it to Narconon.
-P.L.
Narconon Graduate 1997.
Before I arrived here I was addicted to heroin and speed, among other
drugs. Doing drugs was a part of my daily routine. In fact, it became
my daily routine. I not only jeopardized, but sacrificed everything
I had going for myself. I went from being an A student to a dropout.
I went from a dedicated, spirited person to a beat-up, discouraged
and unhappy heroin addict. I isolated from the people that loved me
and surrounded myself with people who used me. I went from being proud
to being ashamed. It was obvious drugs had weakened and defeated me.
I realized since being here that I made the decision to let that happen
and in the same way I could decide to become drug-free and rebuild
a life for myself I could respect and enjoy. Since making this decision
I have reestablished a life for myself. I have self-respect and pride.
Most importantly, I look forward to everyday without the burdens of
addiction and with clear eyes and a clear head. I have an amazing
life because I have freed myself from my drug use. And this is only
the beginning.
-G.R.
Narconon Graduate 2001.
My name is Brandan, Im 22 years old, and I used to use cocaine, smoke
weed, and was very much an alcoholic. I was drinking everyday for
over 2 1/2 years. A doctor told me I did permanent nerve damage from
drinking, and I still have the shakes. I have been clean now for five
months, and I will continue on this track for the rest of my life...
I feel blessed that the Narconon program saved my life and I have
learned to live life, instead of letting my enviroment have a negative
effect on me.
-B.G.
Narconon Graduate 2002.
This program gave me more than I ever expected. I learned to be honest
with myself in order to like myself. This program gives anyone the
tools they need to survive as long as you use the technology. This
has truly changed my life and I will never forget my experiences here.
Use this technology and respect it, it works.
-R.M.
Narconon Graduate 2001.
My name is Tony Bonifasi, I am 22 years old and I was a student at
Cactus Shadows High School from 1993-1997. I was an All State athlete
and a good student, and then I started to do drugs and alcohol. I
began using heavily in my junior year and that is when things started
to go down hill. I quit going to school, my life was going no where.
I started going house to house just to have a place to sleep. I started
using and stealing from my friends. I was depending on other people
to eat and for money. I started to lose friends by the minute.
I graduated in '98 from Metrotech Vocational INstitute in Central
PHoenix. Still using drugs, I was working dead end jobs just to get
by. Then I moved in with my mother. I was using her for all she was
worth. I didn't care, I just wanted to get high and get drunk. Finally,
I got kicked out and I was on my own again, using my family and what
friends I had left. A lot of the time I was sleeping on the streets.
Then I met a girl, and moved in with her. Still doing drugs and drinking
a lot of alcohol, she left me after a 2 year relationship. I had hit
rock bottom. Living with people I didn't even know, anything it took
just to get that high, or have that one beer.
On October 23, 2001, I was living at my cousin's house in Scottsdale.
It had been a day full of smoking pot and drinking vodka. I decided
to take over 100 tylenol PMs to try to kill myself. I felt I could
do nothing with my life. I felt there was nothing I could do to change.
I was in the intensive care unit for three days, and then was transferred
to a psychiatric facility to be kept under observation for five days.
While staying there, my Father came and visited me, and begged me
to get help for my addiction. I gave in and flew to Narconon
California. I have been here since then, changing life completely.
I have become a person who loves his life and actually wants to be
alive.
I have learned to confront my issues in life, and ways to live a
happier life. Going through the sauna I sweated out all the drugs
in my body, from Tylenol to methamphetamine, its all out of my body
and now I have a clear body and a clear mind. The Narconon Program
has changed my life in so many ways, I love this place so much I have
chosen to work here after I am done with the program.
I went from being a good student and the captain of the track and
cross-country team, to a drug and alcohol abuser, to the happiest
person I have ever been. Coming here is the best decision I've ever
made, I hope others can make the same choice.
-Tony Bonifasi
Narconon Graduate 2002.
Three and a half months ago, when I arrived at The Narconon Program,
I was completely out of control of my life - physically, mentally,
and spiritually. In my mind there was little or no hope for me. Im
not ever sure if I cared what happened to me. After going through
the program I am overwhelmed by the positive changes in my life. I
have never been so in charge of my, I have never felt so positive
about my life. I now have goals and I am ready to pursue them without
the use of drugs. I now have the tools to confront my addiction, the
knowledge to help others to confront theirs, and the desire to live
my life my way, as a responsible, caring individual who has to offer
to whom ever wants it. This program gave my life back to me. It wasn't
easy, it took alot of determination and sacrifice. In the end though,
it all paid off - after all, what is a persons life worth? I will
never take my life or anyone else's life for granted again.
-M.O.
Narconon Graduate 1997.
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