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Narconon Survey Response #279

Filed under: A Life Worth Living, A Life Worth Saving, Colorado, Fort Collins New Life Center, Fort Collins, CO, Narconon Colorado, Narconon Fort Collins, New Life Retreat, United States

Before Attending Narconon

How did you find out about Narconon as a treatment center? If you found it through a referral site, please include the link if you recall which one it was. If it was a court referral, please state which court by location.: Via the internet, and a court situation based out of El Paso County
Please give the names and phone numbers of any people you spoke to about Narconon when you were making your decision.: Dr. Glen Petcavage 303-888-9592
Dan Carmicle - NN Fresh Start
What were your reasons for choosing Narconon as a treatment center?: Wanted to address addiction to alcohol. Also had legal implications as a result of said addiction.
What role, if any, did Narconon's success rate play in your decision to attend Narconon?: It played a large role in the decision. At times during the process I felt like I was buying a car. Essentially they painted a picture of a highly effective solution, but the numbers were questionable and I later felt duped.
Were you aware that the Narconon program is Scientology before you went?: No
If so, how did it affect your decision?: Whatever happened to full disclosure?
Which Narconon center did you attend, and when (during what year)?: Narconon Fort Collins - A Life Worth Living, Jan - April 2012
How much were you charged by Narconon for the program?: $40,000
What method did you use to pay?: Funds Transfer
Were you charged any additional fees, or charged for services that you were not made aware of before you made your choice?: No
If so, how much were the additional fees?: n/a
What were the additional fees for?: n/a
Were you informed about the refund policy before the program was paid for?: No answer
If so, what were you told?: n/a
When discussing the purchase of the program with Narconon, were you told that your insurance or health plan would pay or reimburse you for the program?: Yes
What were you told about insurance or health plan coverage?: n/a

While Attending Narconon

Did a doctor examine you before you entered the withdrawal unit?: Yes
Was there medical oversight during your stay at Narconon?: No
Was medical personnel available at all times?: No
Please describe any medical services you received during your stay at Narconon.: They took a TB test and an initial physical.
Did you determine that Narconon is Scientology while in the program?: Yes
If so, how?: I saw the name L Ron Hubbard on the books they used for the program.
Was the Narconon program you entered classified as a residential program?: Yes
If so, what were the circumstances of your housing?: 6 people in a small room, unclean, unsanitary kitchen, not worth the amount of money.
How many students were in attendance while you were at Narconon?: 45
How many staff members were there?: 12
Do you feel this was adequate?: No
If not, what were the effects or results of this?: Very little individual attention and a sense of being rushed through the program.
Did any of your experiences at Narconon bother you while you were in the program?: No
Please elaborate.: Yeah, it was Scientology, I paid for rehab and got Scientology.
How long were you at Narconon?: 1 year
Did you complete the Narconon program?: Yes
If you did not complete the program, did you leave of your own choice?: No answer
Did anyone attempt to get you to stay at Narconon?: Yes
Were you at any time held against your will?: No
If you left early, why? What were the circumstances of your leaving?: n/a
Were you ever asked to become staff at Narconon, either during or after completing the program?: Yes
If so, did you accept?: Yes
What were the specifics of your pay and work hours?: I worked from April through May 2012 with no pay, then from June until August I was on contract, but never received payment until August 2012. Narconon Colorado owes me $1,500 dollars at this time.

After Attending Narconon

Did Narconon deliver the service and results that were promised when you entered the program?: No
How did the service and/or results differ from what you were promised?: I learned about Scientology instead of receiving treatment for addiction. Treatment I spent $40,000 dollars for.
If you were making the choice today, knowing what you know now, would you choose Narconon?: No
Why, or why not?: No, it was not the best option available. There were good aspects to my time there. I did learn valuable information about myself and life. Unfortunately, I am now paying for services that I had hoped to receive from Narconon Colorado. Treatment I spent $40,000 dollars for.
Did your insurance or health plan pay for your treatment at Narconon?: Yes
Did you ever use drugs within the first two years after leaving Narconon?: Yes
Are you using now?: No
If you have remained drug free, was Narconon the key factor?: No
Please explain what in particular has helped you remain drug free.: Actual counseling by real medical professionals.
Did Narconon provide an adequate and consistent after-care program that helped you?: No
Please explain Narconon's after-care program as you understand it.: They called and asked me if I was "doing well"
In hindsight, do any of your experiences at Narconon bother you now?: Yes
If so, please elaborate.: They talk about ethics, but do not practice what they preach. They owe me $1,500 dollars, I had a signed contract, and that is not only unethical, but illegal.
Are you aware that the 70-76% success rate claimed by Narconon is false?: Yes
How did you become aware of this?: I was their Senior Director for Expansion and saw the statistics first hand. It's closer to 10 percent. I know this because I have the documentation that shows it on my laptop. It's in an excel spreadsheet if anyone would care to take a look.
Do you have any additional comments, or anything you would like to say?: Help me get my money. And stop the scams already.

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A Life Worth Living, A Life Worth Saving, Colorado, Fort Collins New Life Center, Fort Collins, CO, Narconon Colorado, Narconon Fort Collins, New Life Retreat, United States