It is true that the Narconon program is based upon the belief that addicts, when they are cured, can return to using the substances they have been addicted to?
Yes. The following excerpt is quoted from the Narconon course material used in the treatment of people addicted to alcohol (from the Narconon Chilocco’s New Life Program, Part Eight: “The Way to Happiness Course”, developed by L. Ron Hubbard) [HUB1989]: “Be temperate{5} […] Do not take alcohol to excess. […] Alcohol has some medicinal value. It can be grossly overestimated. […] A little liquor goes a long way; don’t let too much of it wind up in unhappiness and death. Deter{6} people from excessive drinking.” —– 5) temperate: not going to extremes; not overdoing things; controlling one’s cravings. 6) deter: to prevent or discourage. The Oklahoma State Board of Mental Health concluded that: “Narconon clients are counseled by Narconon staff that it is acceptable for the client to drink alcohol after being discharged from the Narconon program and if the client is incapable of being able to drink alcohol, then this fact evidences the client’s need for further treatment. Such couns
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