What is OT TR-0?
"Then the indoctrination begins," Jeffrey says. "They had us start OT TR-0 (OT being 'Operating Thetan,' TR being 'training routine'). It consists of sitting across from someone face-to-face with eyes closed, for an hour."
Did Captain Xenu hold him hostage?
Luckily, Jeffrey wasn't so easily recruited. "I started hearing about Captain Xenu and begged to leave," he says. They didn't exactly hold him hostage, which is sincerely surprising at this point, but "the taxi companies that serviced the area refused to come there unless they were told to by the facility staff," Jeffrey says. "Not quite sure how that worked." Remember, this place is 35 miles to the nearest gas station -- you're not walking to the airport. They also impress upon him that he needed to finish by making him feel like his life literally depended on the program. "So I stuck it out, and about two weeks later, my insurance cut out," he says.
What was the verdict for L Ron Hubbard?
A recent $11 million jury verdict in California has found an L. Ron Hubbard-inspired rehabilitation center’s “negligence” to be a “substantial factor” in the death of a man who sought treatment at the facility.
Who was John Cunningham?
John Cunningham entered a Narconon rehab facility spreading the gospel of Scientology. Then he ended up dead.
Where is Narconon Arrowhead?
Established in 2001, this premier center stands amid 256 acres of woodland on the shores of Lake Eufaula in southeastern Oklahoma.
Why is it important for former addicts to learn constructive problem solving skills?
Changing Conditions in Life Course: Because drug and alcohol use often stems from an inability to deal with challenging situations, it is vital that former addicts learn constructive problem-solving skills that assist them to lead drug-free lives.
Who is the CARF?
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an independent review organization recognized by government agencies and insurance carriers, has accredited the Narconon program at Arrowhead since the facility opened.
Sent home by bus
"They had my son in their care for six days and basically put him on a bus … which frustrated me greatly," said Keller. "I speak with [Daniel] every day now and basically he is homeless."
Son didn't qualify
Andre Ahern, director of legal affairs at Narconon Trois-Rivières, said Keller's son simply didn't qualify for the program, because when he arrived he was in a psychotic state. He said the facility is set up to treat addictions, not mental illness.
It's a cult: ex-staffer
"The indoctrination into Scientology begins when you arrive at Narconon … It is 100% cult sect." he said. "Religious indoctrination, right out of the Scientology textbooks."
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