Each year in Illinois, hundreds of people die needlessly as the result of driving after drinking. Hundreds more are seriously injured or permanently disabled, and millions of dollars of property damage occur indicating an urgent need for alcohol education and effective alcohol rehabilitation.
Zero tolerance is a state law that went into effect on January 1, 1995 for drivers under the age of 21 in the state of Illinois. The law provides for suspension of the driving privileges of any person under the age of 21 who drives after consuming alcohol. Like the name zero tolerance suggests, any trace of alcohol in a young person's system can result in a suspended drivers license. Even with this law in effect each year there are about 3,000 zero tolerance violations recorded. With 3,000 violations a year despite the enforcement of this law shows a vital need for alcohol education and alcohol rehabilitation for those already caught in the grip of alcohol addiction. This is where Narconon Arrowhead steps in as leader in these areas. Not only does Narconon Arrowhead educate our youth about the dangers of alcohol but also provides rehabilitation services for alcohol and drug addiction with a 70% success rate.
Chicago’s youth need to be aware that alcohol lowers a person’s inhibitions and ability to make correct judgments along with the fact that motor skills in an individual decrease once one has consumed alcohol. If a child is taught about the dangers of alcohol and drugs at an early age this can prevent them from traveling down the road of alcohol OR drug addiction. It is a proven fact that the younger a child begins drinking alcohol they increase the probability they will have to battle an addiction later in life. This begins a pattern which if not handled will ruin not only their adult life but also those who love and care for them. The best defense against any addiction is knowledge.
There are many things parents can do to prevent their children from drinking. One example is to drill questions with your son or daughter that they are likely to be asked concerning alcohol or drugs until they are able to answer without hesitation and with confidence. Give your children an answer for a way out when offered a drink, i.e. I am trying out for the baseball/volleyball team and need to stay in shape. Establish a strong communication line with your children. Be the person they can come to with a problem rather than reacting and help them figure out a solution to that problem. You want to be open and honest when speaking with your children about alcohol addiction and communicate with them on a level which they can understand. Listen instead of judging. This is of the utmost importance because younger individuals who try alcohol are more likely to experiment with drugs.
Having Chicago youth educated on the dangers and consequences of alcohol will allow them to achieve their goals and dreams. Narconon Arrowhead wants to make sure that Chicago’s youth have every opportunity to prosper as they become young adults working in the community. This is why Narconon Arrowhead has our drug educational specialist travel to Chicago and the surrounding areas to speak with the youth in their schools about the dangers and realities of alcohol abuse. The best defense against any addiction is knowledge.
Call Narconon Arrowhead if someone you know or love is struggling with alcohol addiction and are searching for alcohol rehab in Chicago Illinois. Narconon Arrowhead is one of the world’s largest and most effective inpatient drug rehabilitation and education programs with a success rate of over 70% of those who graduate. Narconon Arrowhead offers free addiction counseling, free assessments, and referrals to the residents in Chicago Illinois. To locate a Chicago inpatient alcohol rehab or find out information about drug abuse prevention contact Narconon by calling 1-800-468-6933 or visit our website at <a onClick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.stopaddiction.com/index.php/Metro/Chicago-Area-Drug-Rehab/index.html" title="www.stopaddiction.com">www.stopaddiction.com</a>
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A




Middle Age and Health Insurance
By: Marilyn Katz | 10/12/2009Are you looking for over 50 health insurance? It can be tough to find affordable premiums, or even an isurer who will accept you. Get help.
What Is The Purpose Of Teaching Children With Autism, How To Play Ping Pong Ball? Find Out
By: Bonita Darula | 10/12/2009Autistic children do play ping pong ball. Yes, it is true, autistic children do and are able to play the game of ping pong ball. But, what is the purpose? Most children with autism have a passion for playing some kind of a sport game, which helps them to be on common ground and connect with their peers.
Just In, Why Losing Weight Super Fast Could Be Best After All!
By: Jason Clemens | 10/12/2009Is losing weight Super fast unhealthy? Here's an unheard of discussion that may break you free of the slow results are best mind set.
Middle Age and Health Insurance
By: Marilyn Katz | 10/12/2009Are you looking for over 50 health insurance? It can be tough to find affordable premiums, or even an isurer who will accept you. Get help.
Tinnitus Help: The Secret Revealed
By: Thomas Coleman | 10/12/2009Days of despair are over. Tinnitus help is here. But are you ready to say no to the creature comforts to which you have become so accustomed? Not yet? OK, so let us not tell you the secret of curing tinnitus. Instead, we can find out what causes those crazy...
Compromised Immune System - 7 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Immune Deficiency
By: Debbie Davis | 10/12/2009Most of us never really think about what a strong immune system does for quality of life until something happens to weaken it. A compromised immune system means that germs that in the past have been pretty harmless now have the potential to be life threatening. Here are 7 answers to frequently asked questions about an immune system that is no longer functioning the way it should.
Lose Weight at Home - Easily & Quickly Burn That Unwanted Fat Off From the Comfort of Your Own Home
By: Sarah Brown | 10/12/2009It seems like there simply are not enough hours for us to running in the early morning or doing exercises at the gym each day. After all, most of us have to spend 8 hours in the company, right? So the question is that are there some easy weight loss plans that can help us burn that unwanted fat off from the comfort of our own homes?
The Variety of Benefits of Microdermabrasion
By: Sylvan Newby | 09/12/2009There are so many benefits to having a microdermabrasion procedure done. If you are sick and tired of your fine lines or wrinkles, look into this procedure. This is a miracle worker and is surprisingly affordable.
There is a Continuing Desperate Need for Substance Abuse Treatment Programs in Oklahoma
By: addiction | 16/10/2009 | Alternative MedicineIf you turn on the television or read the newspaper, on a daily basis there are reports of drug related issues that are plaguing Oklahoma. Many Oklahomans believe that drug addiction is just a way of life and you have to live with it every single day for the rest of your life. What many Oklahomans do not know s that substance abuse treatment programs, like Oklahoma’s Narconon Arrowhead, can end drug abuse and give a person their life back.
Why “self-help” groups found the highest attendees of those receiving substance abuse treatment
By: addiction | 14/10/2009 | Alternative MedicineIn a recent study, National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), the highest amount of individuals receiving treatment for substance abuse do so via self-help support systems. Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotic Anonymous, and other varied support groups classically offer free meetings designed to assist the individual in changing their drug or alcohol addicted life in a self-help fashion. So why self-help?
New “Elixir” Claims Success in Treating Cocaine Addiction
By: addiction | 08/10/2009 | Diseases & ConditionsA study supported by NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) conducted by Thomas Kosten, M.D., of Baylor College of Medicine, “Cocaine Vaccine for the Treatment of Cocaine Dependence in Methadone-Maintained Patients: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Efficacy Trial” published this October by the Archives of General Psychiatry claimed that an experimental anti-cocaine vaccine resulted in a reduction in cocaine use in 38 percent of the people in the trial that were vaccinated.
Communication at Family Dinners Decrease Chances of Teens Using Drugs
By: addiction | 30/09/2009 | Alternative MedicineA September 2009 report by CASA (The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse) states that teenagers who have fewer than three family dinners compared to those who have five to seven family dinners per week are twice as likely to try drugs in the future.
New Study Verifies Addiction Increases Risk of Suicide Amongst Those Addicted
By: addiction | 22/09/2009 | Alternative MedicineThe greatest fear of anyone associated with a friend, co-worker or loved one caught in the cycle of addiction is that the person will die of an overdose. Most overdoses are considered accidental. At least that is how the families and friends of the addict want to look at their death. However, a new study by SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration) in 2008 showed that 8.3 million adults in the U.S. had serious thoughts of committing suicide in the last year.
Drug Abuse Prevention San Francisco
By: addiction | 09/07/2009 | HealthThe challenges school aged children face and how we can prevent drug abuse among them before it starts
Outpatient Drug Rehab San Francisco
By: addiction | 09/07/2009 | HealthWill a 21 day of outpatient detox program help heroin addicts recover
Inpatient Rehab San Francisco
By: addiction | 08/07/2009 | HealthMethamphetamine is the primary drug threat in California not to mention the easy availability of cocaine, heroin, club drugs and illegally obtained prescription drugs indicating an urgent need for drug education and inpatient rehabilitation. Metro, San Angeles Drug Rehab, Alcohol Rehab San Francisco