Study Shows Additional Health Problems Caused by Drug Addiction
The Narconon Arrowhead program can help reduce prolonged symptoms of drug use
(PRWEB) April 29, 2005 -- A study funded in part by the National Institute of
Drug Abuse (NIDA) that was published in the Archives of Internal Medicine looked
at nearly 750 people that entered an HMO addiction treatment program. The data
gathered regarding other social and medical conditions was compared to over
3,600 other patients who were also members of the HMO but who were not
identified as having an addiction.
The study found that those receiving
treatment for substance abuse were more likely to have the byproducts of lower
back pain, headaches, arthritis and of course depression and anxiety, which are
common with most drug users.
Though this study has only recently been
done, it has been known for decades that somatic illnesses can result from the
ingestion of toxins such as drugs, both legal and illicit.
Many people
throughout society have some type of nutritional deficiencies. Since drug use
depletes the body of essential vitamins and minerals their overall health
condition naturally worsens, in addition to the more prevalent physical, mental
and social problems caused by drug addiction. What wasn’t reported in this study
is that in most cases when drug use ceases and overall health is restored the
other symptoms often diminish substantially.
American author and
humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard did extensive research in the field of drugs and
other toxins and their effects on a person's mind and body. In 1978 Hubbard
outlined an effective detoxification program to eliminate the accumulation of
residues of drugs and other toxins while replenishing the overall nutrition of
the body.
With regards to handling drug addiction, the Narconon® Drug
Rehabilitation and Education Program utilizes Hubbard's detoxification and
rehabilitation methodology to effectively rid individuals of physical cravings
for drugs and to start them on the road to good overall health both mentally and
physically. Combined with a series of life skills courses, the secular program
achieves a success rate of approximately 70% of its graduates remaining
drug-free and returning to becoming ethical and productive members of society.
According to Gary Smith, CCDC, who is the Executive Director of Narconon
Arrowhead, "Our results speak for themselves and the demand for the program is
ever-increasing, not just by those seeking to overcome addiction but also from
other treatment professionals and governments from around the world."
Narconon Arrowhead is the largest facility in then international network
now consisting of 120 rehabilitation and education centers in 40 countries. To
find out more information about this life-saving technology or to get help for a
loved one, call 1-800-468-6933 or log on to www.stopaddiction.com
today.
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