Everything You Need to Know About Fentanyl: Addiction, Risks, Symptoms, Side Effects
Fentanyl Is Deadlier Than You Think It’s cheap. It’s potent. And it’s killing people at record rates. Fentanyl is now the leading cause of drug overdose deaths in the United States. Often hidden in counterfeit pills or mixed with other drugs without the user’s knowledge, it takes just a tiny amount—about the size of a […]
What is an Intervention & How Does an Intervention Work?
To many people, the typical idea of an intervention has become something of a cliche. Often played for laughs in movies and on TV, an intervention can be an important first step in getting someone drug addiction help – especially a teenager, or someone with no previous history of addiction. Intervention Definition The word intervention […]
Nationwide Study Confirms Adult & Teen Challenge Success Rate
(originally published October 2019, updated March 2025) A recent study conducted by the Center for Compassion at Evangel University confirms that an astonishing 78% of graduates from Adult & Teen Challenge addiction recovery centers remain sober and substance-free post-graduation! The findings, announced just today, confirm anecdotal evidence that Teen Challenge graduates are uniquely successful at […]
5 Essential Elements of Christianity for New Christians
You have made the decision to become a Christian, congratulations! It’s only the beginning of your new life with Christ. The process of learning and growing in your new faith is called discipleship. Adult & Teen Challenge has many studies to help you in your Christian walk with the Lord. You will want to grow […]
Reaching Out: The Biblical Mandate for Evangelism & Community Outreach
In Matthew 25, shortly before the Passover and His crucifixion, Jesus visits the temple, where He teaches curious listeners and responds to their questions. He gives much of His lecture in parables, stories that help His audience understand the more complex elements of His discourse. Jesus’ Final Lesson Jesus’s final lesson, however, is not phrased […]
RELAPSE: The Road to a Deeper Recovery
By Dr. Jeff Bonzelaar Reading through I and II Kings can be, at times, like watching paint dry. Except for the crazy stuff surrounding Elijah and Elisha’s ministries, the books are a painful, four-hundred-year history of one king after another, repeating the mistakes of those who ruled before them. Same old, same old. Every now […]
Adult & Teen Challenge adds Dr. Sarah Walters to staff
Adult & Teen Challenge is excited to announce that Dr. Sarah Walters has joined the National Office in the role of Director of Ministry Intelligence & Research. In her new role, Dr. Walters will be developing, analyzing, and visualizing data and information for our locations across North America, leveraging databases in Sober Peer, SAMHSA, NIDA, […]
Finding New Strength: PSNL 306 – Discovering Your Strengths
PSNL 306 – Discovering Your Strength is the third study in the Finding New Strength series that focuses on leadership development. In PSNL 106 and 206, we explored two foundational leadership principles: You have to follow before you can lead, and you have to lead yourself before you can lead others well. PSNL– 306Discovering Your […]
Finding New Strength: PSNL 206 – Personal Leadership
Adult & Teen Challenge USA is excited to announce the release of its second study in the Finding New Strength series: PSNL 206 – Personal Leadership. It uncovers the hard truth that the most challenging person we will ever lead is ourselves. This study explores essential keys to self-leadership through the lens of Scripture. We’ll […]
Finding New Strength: PSNL 106 – Understanding Authority
Adult & Teen Challenge USA is proud to announce the release of its first-ever study in the Finding New Strength series that focuses on leadership development: PSNL 106 – Understanding Authority! This PSNL study shows us areas where we struggle with pride and how it may be hindering us from walking in real strength and […]
