Drug treatment group warning
COUNSELLING experts have warned about a drug and alcohol treatment group operating in the Capital, linked to the controversial Church of Scientology.
Narconon Scotland has leafleted homes in the city, but the leaflets do not mention the quasi-religious group, despite using the principles of Scientology founder L Ron Hubbard to treat addicts.
Tom Wood, chairman of the Edinburgh Drug and Alcohol Action Team, said: "We know of this group, but we would only ever encourage people to attend credible counselling groups."
A Narconon spokesman confirmed Scientologists were among the group's sponsors in Scotland, and said: "Narconon Scotland has only recently been established, but has already helped people in Edinburgh become drug-free."
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