Scientology-linked UK rehab centre falls foul of charity regulator

Narconon UK must be more transparent about its treatment approach and its links to the Church of Scientology, the Charity Commission said. Photograph: Peter Flude/The Observer

A Scientology-linked addiction charity accused of putting vulnerable people through psychological drills that left them “traumatised” and in “trance-like states” has been reprimanded by the Charity Commission.

Narconon UK was ordered by the watchdog to address a “range of shortfalls” after an investigation identified breaches of charity law and issues with management.