Our son's graduation event will forever be etched in our memory, as a rebirth of our child.

It had been so many years since we had seen him drug or alcohol free that we actually had a hard time recognizing him.

He looked absolutely wonderful and his behavior was so accepting and calm. For years, we had wondered if we would ever see our "real" son again.

We met so many people the evening of our son's graduation and we cannot remember all of their names, but we want to thank each person who took the time and effort to make a difference in our son's life.

Your efforts are most likely the reason our son developed the will to change, as all other efforts that had been made through the years had not made a difference for him. You are truly the savers of life!

We will never forget your faces or the wonderful things you are doing. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

My son was a bright talented child. He learned to play the guitar and had a natural ability to draw and paint. In his teens something happened to this bright talented child.

I found out later that he had gotten into drugs and barely finished high school.

He could not hold a job and his only financial support was a family who "gave him money to keep him away." This went on for twelve years in which time he was a waste to himself and others.

After trying numerous "Drug Rehab Programs," I found Narconon Arrowhead. I took him there as an emaciated "end of the trail person."

In a short time he regained his health and became himself again. Most importantly he became free of drugs.

My son now has a family of his own. He is very productive in working with others to help them gain their own self-esteem back and to become free of the ravages of drug use.

My son and I have never been closer or had such a good relationship as father and son. Narconon Arrowhead not only gave my son back to me, but also gave me a very good friend.

There are no words to define what Narconon Arrowhead means to my family.

Just a personal note of thanks for allowing me to be a guest at Narconon Arrowhead to learn about your procedures and to visit my son Joseph, one of your students. (Joseph graduated from the Narconon program.)

Thanks to you he celebrated his 9th month of sobriety on April 25th for which we are all grateful.

I studied with professional interest the 9 points (courses) of your program, namely, Drug-free Withdrawal, Communications, New Life Detoxification Procedure, Learning Improvement, Communication and Perceptions, Ups and Downs in Life, Personal Values and Integrity, Changing Conditions of Life, and The Way to Happiness®.

We cover these same areas but not with the excellent books you have.

During my four days I added to my professional competence as an addictions outpatient counselor by talking with students and staff.

I was able to see what a focused, intensive program such as yours at Narconon can accomplish in helping people turn around.

I was impressed with the level of motivation in the students and I like the use of the term "student" because it points out the reason why they are there, namely, to learn a new way to live.

After seeing the results of your work and speaking to members of the staff, I feel that you have much to teach the drug rehabilitation field and Araphoe House.

This was a rewarding personal visit for me as well as an information-packed professional visit for which I am grateful.

H.J. -- Outpatient Counselor: Arapahoe House and grateful parent.