At one time, due to the reluctance of cult groups to allow members to dialogue with their families and professionals about their involvement (or even to allow families access to a loved one) -“involuntary deprogramming” became the choice of some families as a last resort.
You know how in football, guys throw defenses, and the defense throws you a look, but the look is not really what it is – it’s only made to fool you. It’s the same thing with drugs. The drug is only an illusion to draw you in.
There may be some difficulties during a period of adjustment. Specifically, picking up their life again and making their own truly independent decisions.
Also, schools share some responsibility and should offer helpful orientations that include general information about such recruitment efforts on their campuses.
