Jun. 6, 2006 - Priscilla Presley Uses Scientology To Reach Out To Drug Addicts
Another great story about Scientology in the news this week --
Priscilla Presley, who is an outspoken Scientologist -- attending the
grand opening of the new facilities of Narconon Stone Hawk in
Michigan.
It was covered in various papers -- here's one story:
"Priscilla Presley shared the pain of her former husband Elvis Presley's drug problems during the opening of a rehabilitation centre yesterday.
"The 61-year-old spoke at the Michigan launch of a centre inspired by the teachings of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. Presley is a Scientologist.
"She
insisted her own encounters with drug addictions made her delighted to
be able to help others, saying, "We have become a drug culture and we
need to do something about it. We all know someone who struggles with
the problems of alcohol or substance abuse."
"In an earlier statement Presley explained the Narconon program is 'capable of eliminating the very cravings that drive addicts in recovery back to drugs'."
The Washington Post also wrote about this (before the fact):
Presley to Speak at New Drug Rehab Center
LOS ANGELES -- Priscilla Presley plans to speak at the opening of a drug rehabilitation center in Michigan on Saturday. Presley
will help inaugurate the 120-bed Narconon Stone Hawk East residential
center in Albion, Mich., spokesman Greg LaClaire told The Associated
Press on Friday.
told The Associated Press on Friday.
Narconon is based on principles developed by science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology. Presley is a Scientologist. The Narconon program is "capable of eliminating the very cravings that drive addicts in recovery back to drugs," Presley said in a statement. The
61-year-old actress said she became "passionate" about recovery after
enduring the "personal heartbreaking experience of seeing family and
friends fall into addiction to alcohol or other drugs." Her late husband, Elvis Presley, had persistent problems with pharmaceutical drugs.
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