Whistleblower Links Georgia Narconon to Scientology

Whistleblower Links Georgia Narconon To Scientology – October 3, 2012 – Lucas Catton told Flesicher he knows the Narconon drug treatment program better than almost anyone. He went through it as a student, and then rose to be become president of the Flagship Arrowhead facility in Oklahoma. “Is it what it pretends to be? Absolutely not,” said Catton. “Narconon is, essentially it is Scientology.” www.wsbtv.com

Narconon punished, stripped of defense in civil case

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Patrick Desmond, 28, was ordered by a drug court in Brevard County, FL, to undergo drug treatment. His parents wanted him in a private alternative program. With only 72-hours to choose, they found Narconon of Georgia in Norcross. Rick and Colleen …
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Reports show spike in substance-abusing nurses

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But Barry Cranfill, president of Georgia's Nursing Board, told Channel 2 Action News the sharp increase of cases needs context. Cranfill said the board had a backlog of cases dating back to 2010. He said when it comes to diversion, the board is taking …
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Georgia State gets federal grant to help improve life for families of …

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ATLANTA — Georgia State University has received a $ 4.8 million federal grant for a project meant to improve the lives of the families of people who receive substance abuse treatment through the DeKalb County Drug Court. The five-year grant comes from …
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