Narconon Freedom Center Michigan Hosts Drug Prevention Education Training Workshop

Oct. 4, 2012 - PRLog -- Albion, Michigan - Narconon Freedom Center  Michigan (http://www.freedomdrugrehab.com/), a residential  alcohol and drug facility  hosted a three day Drug Prevention Education Training workshop the first week of September 2012.  World renowned drug prevention education specialist Bobby Wiggins, traveled from Los Angeles, CA, deliver the workshop to drug prevention specialists from Narconon Freedom Center and other Michigan based treatment centers.  The goal is to be able to train enough resources to provide drug education to school aged children in Michigan.

More than 9% of Michigan resident are reported to be using illicit drugs. The state has a higher than average drug problem with state agencies reporting higher than usual meth lab busts.  Michigan is also facing another major problem with the non-medical use of prescription drugs.

While various drug treatment  (http://www.freedomdrugrehab.com/drug-detox/drug-detox-program/) options exist in the state to rehabilitate those abusing drugs  a key component needs to be implemented in Michigan to stop the growing drug problem. That component is drug prevention.

“The Narconon (http://www.narcononeastus.org/) drug education program has proven to reduce drug use in teens and I welcome the efforts of all who want to help educate our youth to help keep them off drugs. It was rewarding to deliver the workshop to the attendees at the Narconon Freedom Center workshop.  Michigan has recently been a hotbed of substance abuse and those doing the workshop will be able to do something effective about the problem.  For those we cannot reach directly we have developed an audio - visual program that can be used in schools everywhere,” says Wiggins.

In addition to delivering drug prevention education to children in schools, community groups and Churches, the specialists are also available to deliver drug prevention education to adults in civic groups.

For more information on the Narconon Freedom Center drug prevention education and to schedule a talk in your school or community youth group at no charge to you call 877-394-1828.

About Bobby Wiggins

Booby Wiggins is a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor who is an international drug prevention specialist based at Narconon International in Los Angeles, California. He has been delivering drug education since 1984 and has reached over 1 million people with his prevention talks. Wiggins has also taken part in drug free workplace programs across the country including consulting for the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Football League Alumni Association.  He currently oversees Narconon drug preventions programs internationally.

About Narconon Freedom Center

Narconon Freedom Center, located in Albion, Michigan, is a private non-profit long term residential rehab program that is licensed by the State of Michigan. For nearly 10 years, Narconon Freedom Center has been providing alcohol and drug rehabilitation and recovery services to individuals throughout the nation who are dealing with alcohol and substance abuse. The Narconon Drug Rehabilitation and Education program was founded in 1966 by William Benitez and uses the drug-free rehabilitation and social education methodology based on research developed by American author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard.  Additionally, Narconon offers drug prevention education and is involved in community outreach programs. For more information visit their website at http://www.freedomdrugrehab.com or call toll-free 877-394-1828.