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Don't trust quick fix solution
2 February, 2006
SHETLAND drug and alcohol workers have warned islanders to think twice
before signing up to rehabilitation programmes offered by Narconon
Scotland.
They said support and rehab programmes were available locally and it
should not cost =A36,000 to kick the habit, as the organisation suggests.
Narconon has an international network of drug rehab centres, sponsored
by the Church of Scientology. There are two in the UK, one in West
Linton, Peebleshire, and the other in East Grinstead, West Sussex.
Mike Gallant, of the Community Drugs Team (CDT), said: "It is essential
that people take local expert advice before believing everything they
hear and read.
"People having problems controlling their alcohol or drug use often
have very different needs, and there's no such thing as a 'quick fix'.
This particular programme may be good for some people, though there are
many other ways of getting help to help yourself."
Jenna Leask, from the Alcohol and Drug Development Office at NHS
Shetland, added that help could be available to pay for detoxification
and rehabilitation.
She said: "If you contact the Aftercare and Resettlement team on
Lerwick 696698 they can assess you with a view to getting funding. They
have all the information to help you decide what's right for you,
including residential treatment outwith the islands if necessary.
"Shetland Alcohol Support Services (SASS), the CDT and your local NHS
health centre can also offer other help, including access to a
specialist detox nurse, alternative therapies, practical assistance and
counselling."
Mr Gallant added that his main concern was that Narconon might not be
quite what they appear to be.
"They're heavily supported by the Church of Scientology, and the BBC TV
programme 'Watchdog' did an investigation of them. The results of that
are available on the BBC website.
"Of course people may be desperate for help, but I'd urge people to
think again if they're believing there's a magic pill out there to fix
everything - if anyone knows that's not the case, it's someone with a
drug or alcohol problem!"
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