What is the link between Scientology and Narconon?
The words “Scientology” and “Dianetics” are carefully avoided in all Narconon promotional literature, and Narconon attempts to present itself as something separate from “Scientology” and “Dianetics”. But the curriculum gives the game away. The Narconon “New Life” program is basically an eight part introduction to Scientology, as should be evident from the titles of the eight parts (all authored by founder of Scientology L. Ron Hubbard) that make up the full program: Part 1: Therapeutic TR Course (TR = Training Routines, standard introductory level Scientology Course). Part 2: Clear body, clear mind (the infamous purification rundown, involving exerise, 5 hour long sauna sessions, “Cal-Mag”, (a laxative mixture of oil, vinegar, calcium and magnesium) and mega-doses of vitamins (including Niacin, a substance whose safety is disputed). Part 3: Learning Improvement Course (the highlight of this is learning “how to fully use a dictionary”). Part 4: Communication & Perception Course (standar
