narcononとは 意味・読み方・使い方

Narconon is a residential program aimed at substance abusers, headquartered in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. It operates through several dozen treatment centers worldwide, chiefly in the United States and Western Europe. Each Narconon center is independently owned and operated under a license from ABLE International, a Scientology-related entity. The program has garnered considerable controversy as a result of its association with Scientology and its drug addiction treatment methods. In fact, many mainstream researchers and practitioners tend to discount Narconon due to its connection with Scientology. However, the reported success of this program has shown efficacy in reducing drug use in controlled studies, improving health, in aiding recovery, and influencing knowledge, attitudes and perception of risk of drug use. Moreover, that Narconon has thorough grounding in substance abuse etiology and prevention theory.