Forward: For a systematic, detailed, professional exposure of
Scientology's "Narconon" front group, visit the
Narconon Exposed web site.
[NOTE: After it was discovered that Scientology's NarCONon is a quack
medical fraud with no scientific basis, the crooks were thrown out
of our children's schools. There's no telling how much damage the
norotious cult did to the kids who were subjected to their frauds.]
Common sense prevails - San Francisco Chronicle Editorial
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2004/06/20/EDGD56N5D71.DTL
EDITORIAL
THE CONSEQUENCES of illicit drugs are so dangerous and well-
documented it's unnecessary -- perhaps even foolish -- to embellish on
the inevitable outcomes for those reckless enough to abuse them.
Drugs can cause immense physical, mental and emotional damage for
users, and immeasurable suffering for families and friends, too.
Clearly, the best defense against substance abuse is education and
examples to illustrate the personal devastation.
That's why the uproar over Narconon Drug Prevention and Education, the
popular anti-drug program that is administered for free to public
schoolchildren in San Francisco and elsewhere, is so disturbing.
After 13 years, Narconon, funded and staffed by the Church of
Scientology, is being accused of using misleading and inaccurate
information -- "irresponsible . . . pseudoscience'' is what a host of
medical experts are calling it.
Among the debunked teachings are Narconon claims that drugs are stored
in body fat, creating cravings and flashbacks that can be remedied
with perspiration and vitamins.
But worse than flawed science are indications that lessons are imbued
with religion -- "all the Scientology . . . basics," according to
church data obtained by The Chronicle.
Narconon denies the charges. Still, schools chief Arlene Ackerman has
given Narconon until June 24 to revise parts of its curriculum or be
barred from the district, and state Superintendent Jack O'Connell
wants the program probed.
Ackerman and O'Connell have rightly moved swiftly to makes sure
students get sound scientific information about drugs without any hype
or hint of theology.
The name "Narconon"® is trademarked to the Scientology
organization through one of their many front groups. The name
"Scientology"® is also trademarked to the "Church"
of Scientology. Neither this web page, nor this web site, nor any of the
individuals mentioned herein assisting to educate the public about the
dangers of the Narconon scam are members of or representitives of the
Scientology organization.
If you or a loved one needs help -- real help -- there are
a number of rehabilitation programs you can contact. The real
Narcotics Anonymous organization
can get you in touch with real people who can help you.
Click [HERE] to visit Narcotivs
Anonymous's web site. Narcotics Anonymous's telephone number is
1 (818) 773-9999.
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Sunday, June 20, 2004
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