About
About Narconon Louisiana New Life Retreat Inc
Narconon Louisiana New Life Retreat is a residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility located on Bend Road in Denham Springs, Louisiana, drawing on the worldwide Narconon program that has been in continuous operation for roughly fifty years. The center is part of a global network spanning twenty nations, and it serves adults who have not found lasting recovery in conventional rehab settings, including individuals who describe themselves as having cycled through several previous treatment attempts before arriving at Narconon.
The core of the program is a three-stage sequence built around the principle that addiction can be addressed without substituting one drug for another. The first stage is a drug-free withdrawal, where individuals are supported through the acute discontinuation period using one-on-one assistance, nutritional support, and gentle physical assists rather than maintenance medications. The second stage is the proprietary New Life Detoxification, which combines moderate exercise, sauna time, and a targeted vitamin and mineral regimen with the goal of helping the body release residues of past drug use that the program associates with persistent cravings.
The third stage shifts the focus from physical recovery to behavioral change through the Life Skills curriculum. Participants work through a sequenced set of courses that address communication, relationships, ethics, decision-making, and the practical tasks of reentering family, work, and social life. The retreat publishes graduate testimonials and family interviews that emphasize long-term abstinence rather than ongoing medication management, and program advisors include Dr. Alfonso Paredes, MD, and Dr. Rohit S. Adi, MD, founder of the Adi Wellness Clinic.
Intake services are available in English and Spanish, reflecting the demographics of the Baton Rouge corridor and southeastern Louisiana. Prospective residents and family members can reach the center directly by phone for confidential admissions discussions, and the campus on Bend Road is positioned away from urban environments to support a focused residential experience.
- Drug-free withdrawal protocols as alternative to medication-assisted detox
- 24-hour medical supervision with MD oversight for safe withdrawal management
- Proprietary New Life Detoxification program for comprehensive detox treatment
- 15-acre residential campus with full amenities for inpatient detox stays
- Bilingual staff providing detox services in English and Spanish