Narcotics Anonymous Versus Faith-Based Drug Treatment

Young man holding a cigarette in need for drug treatment

Should I Enroll My Son in NA or a Faith-Based Drug Treatment Program? If your son is struggling with drug addiction, you may be weighing several different options. You want to make sure your son gets effective drug treatment from individuals who care and want to see your teen succeed. A couple of the most … Read more

Finding Hope in the Face of Addiction – One Smile at a Time

Smile

Smiles, Joy, & Faith Unless you are a Yankees fan, you might look at this picture and think, “why is this photo so important?” Well, this simple photo brought  several of our staff members to tears this week, in gratefulness to God.  You see, our work at Ozarks Teen Challenge is not for the faint … Read more

How Drug Treatment Leads to Breakthrough

Man breaking through issues with drug treatment

Breakthrough with Drug Treatment At Ozarks Teen Challenge, we offer behavioral therapy and drug treatment options to parents of teens with behavioral issues, and addictions. We firmly believe that a Bible-based rehabilitation method works best to provide lasting results in teens who both require and desire direction in their life. Our Christian boarding school works … Read more

Ozarks Teen Challenge: Dealing with Shame

boy with backpack dealing with shame needs help from ozarks teen challenge

Handling Shame with Help from Ozarks Teen Challenge Shame is a major factor in addiction, and it often worsens the condition by convincing the sufferer that the only answer is to keep going. At Ozarks Teen Challenge, we see many young men pass through our doors who are drowning in shame, and it can be … Read more

What Makes Teen Rehab So Hard?

The challenge of teen rehab

The Challenge of Teen Rehab Addiction is a major hurdle for anyone, no matter their age. But, at Ozark Teen Challenge, we know the unique issues that come from teen rehab. We offer some advice on what kind of obstacles to expect if you’re teenage son resists help, and reassure you that we have the … Read more

Physical Health and Drug Treatment

Drug treatment and physical fitness

The Importance of Physical Health in Drug Treatment Helping teenagers through drug treatment is incredibly difficult. Dealing with the anger and isolation of addiction is difficult for the teens themselves, their families and the mentors at Ozark Teen Challenge. But, through our years of work under the guidance of God, we’ve come to realize how … Read more

Why Recreation is Important in Youth Programs

Recreation in youth programs

Recreational Activity in Youth Programs There are a wide variety of youth programs out there for teenagers, whether it’s troubled teens with emotional issues or problems with addiction or teens from poorer areas with less access to local activities. Whatever the goal of the youth program, the majority of them will use recreation as a … Read more

Teens Relapse after Drug Treatment For These Reasons (Part II)

Self Pity Can Cause Teens to Relapse after Drug Treatment

More Reasons Why Teens Relapse after Drug Treatment In our last Ozarks Teen Challenge blog post, we discussed a few of the reasons why teens might relapse into drug use after their drug treatment. In today’s follow-up post, we look into a few more common reasons why teens fall back into substance abuse. Before we … Read more

Teens Relapse after Drug Treatment For These Reasons (Part I)

Attending Bible Studies after Drug Treatment Reduces the Risk of Relapse

Common Reasons Why Teens Relapse after Drug Treatment At Ozarks Teen Challenge, we take your son’s health and wellbeing very seriously. We believe in a holistic approach to drug treatment. We cultivate a spiritual atmosphere grounded in prayer each morning, discipleship classes, and recreation therapy. When boys fall into substance abuse, they do so because … Read more