She Went to Rehab for Help—Now She’s Brain Dead

A woman entered Narconon Arrowhead, a drug rehab facility in Oklahoma connected to the Church of Scientology, looking for help.

Instead, she was offered drugs in exchange for sex by a counselor.

Both were summarily kicked out of the facility without regard to the woman’s health or safety. She had no ride home to Illinois, so the same counselor who offered her drugs while in rehab, offered to drive her. That night, they stopped at a hotel—and she overdosed on the drugs he gave her.

She survived, but she’s now brain dead for the rest of her life.

I’m telling her story because people need to know the truth. This shouldn’t happen to anyone.

How to Protect Yourself When Choosing a Rehab

1. Check for Accreditation

• Look for programs approved by CARF or The Joint Commission.
• Make sure they are licensed by the state.

2. Ask About the Treatment

• Is it based on real science and proven methods?
• Be cautious of programs that rely on extreme sauna sessions or vitamin megadoses—like the controversial “Purification Rundown” used in Narconon facilities.

3. Know Who’s Working There

• Are the staff licensed medical and mental health professionals?
• Ask how many staff members are available per patient.

4. Look Out for Red Flags

• Are they vague about costs, staff, or treatment details?
• Do they promise fast or miracle results?

5. Use Verified Sources

• Visit FindTreatment.gov to find trusted centers through the U.S. government.
• Or call 1-800-662-HELP (SAMHSA’s National Helpline) for free, confidential guidance.

6. Don’t Fall for Referral Scams

• Some websites and hotlines get paid to send people to dangerous places.
• Always do your own research and ask questions.

If This Happened to You—Talk to Us

At The Alpha Firm we fight for people who were failed by the very places meant to help them.

If you or someone you love was abused, neglected, or harmed in a rehab facility—please reach out. You are not alone, and you still have rights.

Let’s make sure this doesn’t happen to anyone else.