Narconon Blog
ALCOHOL 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.
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.
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?
Alcohol Abuse in Sweden
As Sweden experiences a growing alcohol abuse crisis with one in ten Swedes drinking considerably more than the official guidelines recommend, the Swedes have taken on a new challenge to study the problem, report findings, and implement public health solutions to reduce excessive alcohol consumption among its population.
My Life Was a Constant Struggle
“My life was a constant struggle. The worst part was waking up in the morning. There was no point in getting out of the bed because it was just a vicious cycle of negativity.…“
I Learned to Control Myself!
I was drinking a lot. I was in and out of many jobs because of my drinking. Indeed I needed to drink to through my daily routine in everyday life. I had no hope left.
Got a Chance to Start My Life Again
I was living a normal life with a well-paid job and a girlfriend. Life was good. I don’t know how I hooked up with bad companions and ended up in the pub every day.…
Social Drinking or Alcoholism?
Alcoholic beverages are a major part of the social life in most of Europe. Some cultures, like the French and Germans, drink alcoholic beverages with almost every meal and all of their social gatherings are well supplied with beer or wine.
I Found my True Happiness at Narconon!
I achieved success at a very early age. I had a good job, money, my own house and a wonderful life. My family and my friends were so happy for me, and they were proud of me. Sometimes when you start taking your success for granted, it also leads to disaster…
Alcohol Withdrawals
Alcohol Withdrawals is a clinical term to describe the physical and emotional response that occurs in an individual who stops his consumption of alcohol after excessive and prolonged drinking of alcohol.