Adult & Teen Challenge Blog

Living with a Former Addict
Aftercare

Living with a Former Addict: Friends & Family Support Guide

Whether you are a spouse, a parent, or a sibling, living with someone in addiction recovery presents many challenges. Although ...

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hrist-Centered Substance Abuse Treatment
Addiction

Christ-Centered Substance Abuse Treatment in North America

Substance abuse is a growing crisis that impacts individuals and families across the country. At Adult & Teen Challenge (ATC), ...

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Technology Addiction in Youth
Addiction

Technology Addiction in Youth: A Helpful Guide for Parents

In today’s digital world, screens are everywhere—from phones and tablets to gaming systems, smart glasses, and even voice-activated home devices. ...

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Faith-based recovery for drug and alcohol addiction
Addiction

Why Faith is Important to Drug and Alcohol Recovery

Faith is an important aspect of drug and alcohol recovery programs, with Christian ideals and faith in Jesus Christ at ...

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Prescription drug recovery program - addiction
Addiction

Why Addiction Recovery Programs Should be Careful with Prescription Drugs

At most Adult & Teen Challenge addiction recovery centers, we offer drug addiction help without also giving our students prescription ...

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what is fentanyl
General

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 ...

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What is an Intervention? How to get drug addiction help
Addiction

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 ...

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Addiction

Effects of military service can cause substance use issues, data shows

Military life is not easy. With the combination of grueling physical training, demanding schedules, separation from familiar support systems, and ...

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Parents & Families

Recovery is Accessible – Ready Now Recovery

Generally, receptionists have a low-stress job: answer phones, make copies, open the mail. In the addiction recovery world, however, this ...

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