Narconon highlights women’s role in addiction support at Dallas event

Narconon International and Narconon Arrowhead joined Modern Day Wife’s What She Said Dallas event on Sept. 18 at the W Dallas, using the platform to discuss women’s influence in spotting substance use concerns and pushing loved ones toward treatment. The appearance also tied Narconon’s outreach to its broader “Influencing for Good” initiative and its message that family members often drive first contact with rehab resources.

Why it matters: - Narconon used a women-focused wellness event to reach people who often help drive treatment decisions for family members. - The organization said women make up more than 70% of people who contact Narconon seeking information about treatment for a loved one. - The event gave Narconon a chance to connect addiction recovery messaging with community, leadership and personal wellness conversations.

What happened: - Representatives from Narconon International and Narconon Arrowhead attended Modern Day Wife’s What She Said Dallas event on Sept. 18 at the W Dallas. - Narconon attendees included Jessica Paek, the organization’s international spokesperson; Christina Woodruff, a Narconon graduate involved in the establishment of Narconon Texas; and staff from Narconon Arrowhead. - Paek, Woodruff and Narconon Arrowhead representatives also took part in Narconon’s “Influencing for Good” initiative during the event. - Narconon participated alongside other wellness and lifestyle brands, including Omayma Skincare.

The details: - Modern Day Wife is a lifestyle and events company centered on women and produces events, media and experiences focused on wellness, family, business, entrepreneurship, fashion, beauty, relationships and lifestyle. - Narconon said inquiries about treatment often come from wives, mothers, grandmothers and other family members looking for options and support. - Paek said women are often the ones advocating for loved ones struggling with addiction, researching options, making calls and starting hard conversations. - Paek said events like What She Said help Narconon connect with women active in their communities and raise awareness that treatment resources are available. - Several attendees shared personal experiences involving addiction and recovery. - Narconon representatives answered questions and discussed the organization’s rehabilitation approach. - During the event’s beauty and wellness panel, Paek discussed her own experience with substance use and recovery. - Paek said she built multiple businesses while struggling with addiction. - Paek said she saw alcohol and substance use as normalized in parts of Los Angeles culture. - Paek said stigma can keep people from seeking treatment. - Paek said her eventual recovery shaped her work with Narconon and others facing substance use challenges.

Between the lines: - Narconon is positioning women as a key entry point for addiction outreach, especially when the person seeking help is a family member rather than the person using substances. - The Dallas appearance also extended Narconon’s effort to frame recovery as a community and family issue, not only an individual one. - The event format gave Narconon access to an audience already focused on wellness, which likely aligns with the organization’s broader recruitment and awareness goals.

What's next: - Narconon is expected to continue using public events and influencer-style outreach to raise awareness about addiction treatment. - The organization will likely keep leaning on personal recovery stories and family-focused messaging as part of its community engagement. - Narconon International says it operates centers in multiple countries and provides residential rehabilitation services based on a drug-free approach to recovery.

The bottom line: - Narconon’s Dallas appearance underscored how women and family members often serve as the first advocates for treatment, making wellness events a strategic venue for recovery outreach.

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