History of the early days of the Narconon program and the first Narconon drug rehab center. William Benitez found a book written by L. Ron Hubbard in the Arizona State Prison and in 1966 founded the rehab program.

13 comments

  1. narconon

    Thank you for your comment. And yes, Mr. Benitez’ inspiring work did inspire and help many people get off drugs.

  2. I occasionally see an email from narconon come across, but had never read it. But, today I took a look, watched the video. What an amazing story of what a person can do. My niece went thru the program years ago and I am very grateful. She’s now happy and raising a beautiful child with her husband. Thank you Mr. Benitez for starting this.

  3. piclabel

    Amazing story from William Benitez the founder of the Narconon drug rehab program

  4. mihranian

    I watched the video, as a user of the narconon program treating some of my drug addicts, I ashure you that with this program i have the best result.
    Dr.Hermon Mihranian

  5. drugfree000

    Very interesting video; Amazing that a herion addict, Benitez, could do so much good! I hope you do this in a Spanish version too.

  6. newmanatorII

    This video is a tastement to the man whom I consider to be one of my best friends. I, like him, had searched for answers and found none until my sister found the Narconon program. I was down and out and at the end of my rope. I had been to see counselors, in jail and countless other things. Nothing insprired me to quit a life of drugs and crime until completing the Narconon program ten years ago. This inspires me to carry on!

  7. Mauricethe3rd

    Well made and comprehensive video on the beginning of Narconon. The Narconon Network is all about helping people to live drug free and productive life just as its founder Mr. Benitez intended.

  8. kayakotto

    I really enjoyed this video. Gives a very clear and concise presentation on how Narconon came to be and it’s expansion. It is a great video to share with anyone struggling with addiction in their family or workplace – and anyone struggling personally. As a Narconon graduate and now a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor working with Narconon I can attest personally to the workablity of this priceless program

  9. Angieamster

    Great video. It is amazing how one person’s initiative make such an impact on others peoples’ lives. Narconon is the best program I know in the drug rehab field

  10. This is a great video!! Really enjoyed watching this and seeing how Narconon has expanded.

  11. poodle245

    Great video. Narconon has such a long history of people who truly want to help and then on top of it have an effective way of doing so.

  12. narcononseu

    Great documentary!

  13. addictionwriter

    I just watched this video for the first time. OMG. Mr. Benitez is amazing for his larger than life dedication to helping the Narconon Program become what is truly is today, international and successful. As a graduate of the program I can tell you I will never forget what he did and how hard it must have been to stay strong against the many counter efforts he must have experienced. Thanks for the video. I am again inspired.