October 30, 2003


TO:  Rebecca Lira, Deputy Director-Licensing and Certification Division
David Feinberg, Manager- Resident & Outpatient Program Compliance Branch


COMPLAINT
Violation of State License


1810 West Oceanfront - Narconon
Narconon is state licensed as a Residential Treatment center with an address of 1810
West Oceanfront, Newport Beach.

Within the last 8 weeks, Narconon has leased another property across the alley (1811
West Balboa Blvd.), added additional beds, and is serving additional
addicts/residents from this property.

Narconon is NOT state-licensed to use this second property NOR serve additional
addicts from a different location/off-site.  Their current operating license is very
specific to serve only 32 addicts residing IN their licensed property location.  This
second property IS NOT inspected, regulated, nor licensed by the state for use in
this way, nor does the state license authorize Narconon to operate in this way.

Evidence.  Verbal admission by addicts/residents that they are part of Narconon
program.  Constant foot traffic across the alley between the two properties for
addicts/residents to access all services, meals, laundry, meetings, trash, sauna,
weight room, offices, etc.  Multiple bunk beds within bedrooms and living rooms in
this second triplex.  This foot traffic is a constant flow throughout the early
morning (6am) to late evening (11pm).

Narconon is violating their state license as a Residential Treatment Center by
serving additional addicts/residents outside of their state-licensed
location/program.


- We request a prompt investigation and resolution of this complaint.


_____________________________
Dr. Linda Orozco
1805 West Balboa Blvd.
949-673-5416




cc.
Assemblyman John Campbell
Fire Marshall Dennis Lockard
Mayor Pro-tem, Todd Ridgeway
Residents/Owners - 1800 block of West Oceanfront/Balboa