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I Woke Up From 20 Years of Being an Addict

For almost 20 years I lived in total darkness and I could not even say that during those 20 years I felt happy or that anyone would have told me “Fabio you are a special guy.” None of that, by then my label was decided by everyone to be that of “the...

EUROPEAN REPORTS ON DRUG ABUSE

Uncovering Drug Addiction in Israel

Israeli families may be concerned to learn that drug abuse is a rising problem among young people. Thankfully, there are steps that parents and community members can take to prevent this problem from getting worse, and to even reverse it. Through education...

EUROPEAN REPORTS ON DRUG ABUSE

The Prominent Role of Sisa Addiction Combined with Economic Crisis in Greece

During the height of the economic crisis in Greece, a new drug, called ‘sisa,’ emerged to plague citizens who were already at-risk for hardship.

ADDICTION TREATMENT

Efforts Towards Harm Reduction Overshadow Efforts Towards Treating Addiction in Switzerland

Switzerland is often hailed as a success for lowering drug overdose deaths among its residents. But closer inspection reveals Swiss public health officials and policymakers aren’t solving the addiction problem, they’re merely putting it off.

NEWS

The Czech Republic – A Hotspot for Drug Addiction in Europe

Drug abuse statistics are relatively predictable across most of Europe. However, some regions on the European continent do experience surges in drug use trends. The Czech Republic is one such case.

EUROPEAN REPORTS ON DRUG ABUSE

Addiction Treatment Still Badly Needed in Germany

To the casual observer, it would appear that Germany has escaped much of the worst effects of the worldwide opioid epidemic. But this is not entirely true. While Germany has implemented many harm reduction programs to help cover up the problem, actual...

DRUG INFORMATION

Albania’s Struggle with Cocaine Addiction

Though it has made some headlines in American and European media, few have gotten the real story on cocaine addiction and the spread of drug abuse in Albania. What is the scope of drug addiction in that country? And what should be done for those addicted?

NARCONON REVIEWS

Reborn and Happy Again

I didn’t know the simple things in life were enough to be happy!

EUROPEAN REPORTS ON DRUG ABUSE

What Is the Scope of Drug Addiction in Poland?

Poland’s public health organizations send a multitude of drug statistics to organizations such as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. What would a concise summary of those drug...

EUROPEAN REPORTS ON DRUG ABUSE

Sweden’s Unapologetic Criminalization of Drug Addiction

While Sweden is thought to be forward-thinking in many areas of public life, the country has criminalized drugs and taken a strict, no-tolerance policy towards drugs. Is this approach workable?

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My Addiction Started When I Discovered What It Meant to Take My Mind Off of the Fears and Anguish I Felt

My journey to addiction started early at 10 years old. I started drinking my grandfather's wine that was filtered from a bag into a wooden barrel. I got drunk and discovered what it meant to take my mind off the fears and anguish that I felt.

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My Life After My Heroin Addiction

Jakob is a long-term drug-free graduate of the Narconon program. We asked Jakob to do an interview with us to share his story.

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The Word, “INTEGRITY” Became the Biggest Word for Me

About 5 months ago, I quit my job and came to Narconon Europe because I decided to change my life. Until I arrived here, and also in the beginning after I arrived here, I was full of vague anxiety every day.

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I Want to Live My Life With Happiness

I learned a lot of things from this program. On Withdrawal, I stopped taking alcohol and gave my body rest to recover. I was able to experience what it felt like to confront myself and my body. On the New Life Detox, I refreshed myself. I used to have...

EUROPEAN REPORTS ON DRUG ABUSE

Alcohol Abuse in Austria—A Serious Problem

Across the world, alcohol consumption varies considerably, from population to population. In Austria, alcohol consumption per person is markedly higher than in most countries. Does this lead to more alcohol addiction among Austrian residents?

EUROPEAN REPORTS ON DRUG ABUSE

Estonia’s Fentanyl Epidemic

Estonia became ground zero for a fentanyl addiction epidemic in Europe in the mid-2010s. Progress has been made in addressing this crisis, but some Estonians still suffering from addiction. What needs to be done to resolve addiction emergencies in Estonia...

DRUG INFORMATION

What is the Scope of Drug Addiction in Israel?

Drug and alcohol addiction trends manifest differently in different countries. What does addiction look like in Israel?

EUROPEAN REPORTS ON DRUG ABUSE

Drug Use Down, Alcohol Use Up—Germany's Struggle with Alcohol Addiction

Germany has, in many ways, led Europe in keeping addiction statistics to a minimum. When it comes to drug addiction, the country has one of the lowest per-capita drug use rates in Europe. And Germany all but avoided the opioid epidemic. How then is it...

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When I First Started Using Drugs…

I was just a young teenager when I first started using drugs. It was first alcohol and hash. Just to get away from everything for a little bit. At one point that was not enough. I needed to get even further away, just wanted to escape everything.

EUROPEAN REPORTS ON DRUG ABUSE

Is Europe At-Risk for Krokodil Trafficking from Russia?

Krokodil is an extremely toxic drug that’s cropped up in Russian cities. A relatively new drug that can be made at home with a few simple ingredients, there is a great deal of risk in krokodil use. Has the drug made its way into Europe yet? And if not,...