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Explore articles, news, and resources from Adult & Teen Challenge on addiction, recovery, faith, family support, and life transformation.
Addiction / Recovery / Aftercare
Addiction Recovery and the Nostalgia Trap
It’s part of human nature to sometimes feel wistful – looking back at the past through rose-tinted glasses and wishing
Recovery / Aftercare
The Importance of Social Circles During Addiction Recovery
Everyone craves friendship and human connection. We want people to lean on, people to lift us up, and people to
Parents & Families
Does Your Teen Have the Wrong Friends?
How to Deal with a Bad Friend Group Some of us may forget at times, but we all know that
Addiction / Recovery / Parents & Families
Addicts Will Use These Excuses to Avoid Addiction Recovery
Almost no addict wants to attend an addiction recovery program. Substance abuse transforms people in such a way that sometimes
Parents & Families / Aftercare
How to Take Steps to Repair Your Relationship after Addiction Recovery (Part 2)
Substance abuse will always trump any relationship. It doesn’t matter how understanding of a partner or family you have, or
Parents & Families / Aftercare
How to Take Steps to Repair Your Relationship after Addiction Recovery (Part 1)
Life does not magically return to normal after addiction recovery. Sadly, things don’t work that way. You will find yourself
Parents & Families / Aftercare
Spotting Signs of Relapse After Addiction Recovery (Part 2)
In the first installment of this blog series on relapse, we discussed the first few behavioral signs that someone might
Parents & Families / Aftercare
Spotting Signs of Relapse After Addiction Recovery (Part 1)
Though the most critical step in attaining a sober and functional life, graduating from an addiction recovery program like Adult
Addiction
Risk Factors for Alcohol Abuse
Unfortunately, alcoholism and alcohol abuse is a problem for thousands of people all across the United States. For the last
Recovery
Recovery Programs and Creating Constructive Outlets
The purpose of a recovery program like Adult & Teen Challenge USA is to overcome and triumph over your drug
Recovery
The Importance of Mentorship in Drug and Alcohol Recovery
Life after recovery can seem scary to navigate alone. That’s why mentorship is an important aspect of addiction recovery. There
Addiction / Parents & Families
Drug Abuse Prevention Tips
Drug addiction is a serious issue for thousands of teens all across the country. However, drug addiction is often just
