December 10, 2024
I hope you are doing well; I am well.
I hope the Thanksgiving celebration with your family went wonderfully. This is the most beautiful act—thanking the Creator and His creations—and the culture of gratitude in your country is truly admirable.
You might find it interesting that the first sentence in our holy book says, "I give thanks and express gratitude to the Sustainer of the world or worlds," teaching us that we must always thank our teachers and mentors. Of course, our first mentors are our parents, whom we must respect.
In truth, anyone who teaches us something—be it sports, art, or academics—is our mentor.
Regarding our meeting in London, though it lasted just a few seconds, even though we haven't met in person since that day, I am confident that we have often met and conversed in our dreams, though neither of us remembers it.
I don't think there has been a day when the sun rose, and I didn’t think of you—especially as William White’s legions are active. I frequently pin William’s emblem on the clothing of those treated for nicotine addiction. Perhaps thousands of William badges are pinned on individuals' clothing each year.
Research work continues, and we await the publication of our papers. In a few days, I will participate as a keynote speaker in a conference in Seoul, South Korea, focused on cancer. I have been invited to give a 30-minute opening speech. However, I declined the invitation to travel to South Korea in person and instead recorded the speech and sent it to them.
Regarding our joint research and the questions you asked:
First, as you know, the foundation of Congress 60 and my perspective on addiction differ entirely from the views of scientists and specialists in this field. For example, one of the common challenges in all groups—whether medical, psychiatric, or others like NA—is cravings. However, in Congress 60, cravings hold no meaning; if they do appear, it is very rare. Another problem faced by other groups is overdose, but this term also has no relevance in Congress 60. It may seem unbelievable, but in the twenty seven years since I began my work, not a single overdose case has been reported to me—or if there were, I am unaware.
Another point is that in Congress 60, we do not have abstinence in the sense used by NA, where they advise changing “the playing field, the ball, and the teammates.” Congress 60 advocates that one must remain among users while continuing their treatment.
Of course, executing all these tasks and many others is, in my view, neither overly challenging nor magical; it has a very, very simple answer.
The answer lies in the DST method: by administering sufficient doses of OT three times a day, the addicted individual feels satisfied and euphoric and has no need for additional substances—just like a person who has eaten and is full. A person who has eaten well does not crave food. However, in other methods, the individual is often left hungry and loses self-control upon seeing food. Meanwhile, through countless tactics, they attempt to keep the hungry person hungry and label them as weak-willed or lacking integrity if they eat.
Now to your questions:
Question 1: Are there specific needs for younger individuals, older individuals, and those entering addiction treatment with concurrent medical or psychiatric disorders? Does Congress 60 have special groups or arrangements for such cases?
Answer: There are no special groups in Congress 60. If the user is under 18, they must have an accompanying person, such as a parent, sibling, or other relatives. Similarly, if the individual has severe disorders, we ask them to coordinate their psychiatric medications with their treating physician and, if necessary, gradually reduce their dosage. Meanwhile, we provide them with an OT program. In all other cases, regardless of age, substance type, or consumption level, everyone is treated together.
Question 2: Can you explain Congress 60’s methods for individuals who use illegal substances during treatment or request treatment after relapsing?
Answer: Since the individual under treatment uses OT three times a day, their cravings for other substances are significantly lower than someone who has quit without OT. Initially, they may occasionally use other substances, but over time, their inclination diminishes as OT fulfills their needs.
Relapse after treatment is also not a significant issue in Congress 60. If an individual returns to Congress 60 after relapse, they must appear before the disciplinary committee to receive permission to re-enter treatment. For the first relapse, they must pay a monthly fine of approximately $10 to resume treatment. This fine is to be paid monthly until they complete their treatment. It should be noted that treatment in Congress 60 is free of charge.
For a second relapse after completing treatment, the individual must wait six months before re-entering Congress 60. During this time, they are not allowed to participate in Congress activities. After six months, they must again pay the $10 monthly fee.
These individuals are like a spoiled apple that, if placed near others, could spoil the rest. Such individuals could misuse Congress 60 as a gathering or loitering spot, so their entry is restricted to maintain Congress 60 as a safe space.
Question 3: How are the results of drug tests evaluated and submitted to Congress after completing the DST method?
Answer: In Congress 60, when an individual's treatment is completed and their guide determines they have reached the final stage of substance reduction, the guide must bring the traveler (addict) to me with specific forms to receive approval for stopping OT and sign the treatment completion form.
(Perhaps it would be helpful to translate this form into English and send it to you via Ehsan for clarity.)
This form includes a table for recording the results of various drug tests. The traveler takes the form to the clinic, and after the tests are completed and the results recorded by the clinic doctor, the form is returned to Congress 60—again by the traveler. This test must be conducted 14–21 days after stopping OT. Similar tests are conducted at six months and one year post-treatment. All these forms are archived—one copy in the central OT department in Tehran and another at the respective branch or representative office of the traveler.
In other words, all treatment completion forms, along with test results and complete details, have been stored since the introduction of OT as a medication in Congress 60.
I hope we achieve great results in our joint research in the coming year.
May you remain youthful and eternal,
Your eternal friend and brother on earth and in the heavens,
Hossein