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Addiction

Fentanyl: Death in Disguise

Fentanyl abuse began in the 1970s and continues today. The painkiller provides a feeling of euphoria exceeding that of many other street drugs, so it has become a favorite additive for dealers of cocaine, methamphetamine, and especially heroin.

May 3, 2021 1:43 pm·

Addiction
News

Pandemic Sees Rise in Fentanyl-Related Overdose Deaths

In April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released preliminary data showing that over 90,000 Americans died as a result of drug overdoses…

April 28, 2021 8:43 am·

Addiction
Curriculum
Parents & Families

Understanding Addiction in the Family Context

Are you searching for answers regarding your loved one’s use of drugs or alcohol? Are you unsure about whether their use of substances can be…

November 10, 2020 9:05 am·

Addiction

Silence, Secrecy, Shame & Stigma

As many of us know, addiction is no respecter of persons. It affects the old and the young and everyone in between. Although many of…

September 4, 2020 10:27 am·

Addiction

Addiction Does Not Discriminate

Addiction Does Not Discriminate… …Against Race or Ethnicity According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), addiction impacts all communities, regardless of race or…

June 24, 2020 11:54 am·

Addiction
Recovery

Relapse & Recovery

“Not everyone’s process is the same. Not everyone’s starting point is the same, but the destination is the same – eternal life.” Markeith is a…

June 24, 2020 11:50 am·

Addiction
General

National Prevention Week

Substance abuse and misuse are on the rise. Opioid use is out of control. Liquor store sales are rising. The COVID-19 pandemic has not helped…

May 5, 2020 10:12 am·

Addiction
Curriculum

How to Help Hurting People

Dynamics of People Helping is designed to educate, equip, and empower those who come alongside hurting people. In this course, you will learn basic people-helping skills, taught by a Christian practitioner and counseling professional. You will learn practical ministry tools that can empower you to minister to those struggling with mental and relational health issues.

April 2, 2020 3:43 pm·

Addiction
Recovery

Faith and Recovery

“For the first time, over half of Americans think that faith can’t answer society’s problems. But studies show just the opposite.”

March 31, 2020 11:08 am·

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Adult & Teen Challenge

With more than 200 residential centers within the US and Canada, Adult & Teen Challenge (ATC) is a faith-based non-profit headquartered in Ozark, Missouri. Its mission is to provide adults & teens freedom from addiction and other life-controlling issues through Christ-centered solutions. Through effective discipleship, mentoring, and life-skills training, ATC and its affiliates have seen positive outcomes and radical life-transformation throughout its sixty-year history.