Ester, Alaska Drug Rehab Information

The Narconon program, unlike more traditional alcohol addiction treatments, deals with both the physical and mental problems brought about by drug and alcohol abuse. Our goal is to assist the addict, both mentally and physically, to become a whole and sane person capable of dealing with life's many and varied challenges without resorting to drugs or alcohol. The end result is a success rate that shows 70% of our graduates are still drug and alcohol free two years of completing the program. None of these solutions involves the use of any additional drugs or alcohol.

Alcohol rehabilitation of course involves the cessation of all alcohol use. Alcoholic generally have all sorts of reasons and rationale for drinking. Many, many try to control their drinking and only end up putting off the inevitable. Alcoholism can only end in one of three ways – death, jail, or sobriety. There really are no other options. Many times alcoholics will be involved in other substance abuse, often unknown or unsuspected by family or loved ones. Whether it is alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both, the three factors needing fully and competently addressed are the cravings, guilt, and depression that are hand and hand with any addiction.

When choosing drug rehabs most people are interested in one main factor – which drug rehab offers the most effective program to help my loved one achieve a lasting drug free lifestyle? Getting an answer to just this one question can be a confusing and daunting task. At Narconon Arrowhead we suggest you look for drug rehabs that are drug free in their approach to addiction treatment. Handling a drug addiction problem with further drugs, even if prescribed or legal ones, just doesn’t make sense. The side-effects alone from some of these substances can escalate the problem beyond imagination. An individual needs to eliminate cravings and deal with guilt and depression in a drug free manner. This is best achieved by learning and applying the necessary skills to comfortably confront the business of living. Look for drug rehabs that build your loved one up, and not tear them down with further drug dependence!

There are many forms of alcohol treatments available, 12 step meetings, medical detoxification, short and long term programs, behavioral, educational, etc. Narconon Arrowhead is long-term, non traditional, drug free approach to alcohol treatment. Medical withdrawal is used when needed to insure the health and safety of the alcoholic while ceasing alcohol use. At Narconon Arrowhead the physical factors of addiction are addressed following withdrawal with the New Life Detoxification Program to eliminate the drug and alcohol metabolites that lodge in the fatty tissues of the body and can lead to future cravings and relapse if not removed. Narconon Arrowhead alcohol treatments address the cravings, guilt and depression that accompany and more often than not precede the individual becoming alcoholic. A full handling of each individuals situations and needs follows this using life skills training which put the individual himself in the position to confront and handle his life with renewed vigor and enthusiasm.