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How to Be There for Someone Struggling with Addiction Addiction is extremely difficult to deal with on your own. If your teen is struggling with addiction, you inevitably want to be there for them and support them however you can. Unfortunately, this can sometimes lead to enabling them. So how can you be there for … Read more

Why It’s Important to Choose the Right Teen Rehab Program Having a teenager who is struggling with addiction is difficult. It’s hard to see them fall deeper into addiction and it’s hard to support them without enabling. When they’ve reached the point of chemical dependency and when their addiction begins affecting their life, it’s time … Read more

The Importance of One-On-One Tutoring for Christian Boarding Schools When it comes to your son, finding the right academic environment is very important. This is especially true if you have a troubled teenager. At Ozarks Teen Challenge, we believe that a Christian boarding school is the right solution for troubled teenage boys and that one-on-one … Read more

How Is A Boys Boarding School Different From Public School? Deciding where to send your children to school is a difficult decision. However, when you are dealing with troubled teenagers or teenagers with a history of drug and alcohol abuse, that decision is even more difficult. At Ozarks Teen Challenge, we believe that boys boarding … Read more

The Five Phase System For Teen Therapy at Ozarks Teen Challenge At Ozarks Teen Challenge, it is our goal to help your teen recover from drug and alcohol addiction and work through behavioral rehabilitation. The therapeutic process can be challenging, especially for teenagers, so it’s good to learn what to expect. Ozarks Teen Challenge uses … Read more

Ozarks Teen Challenge On the Mental Effects of Drug Use At Ozarks Teen Challenge, we know that there is no such thing as “casual drug use.” Any drug use, even when occasional, has consequences. In fact, occasional drug use can take a major toll on your mental health. Ozarks Teen Challenge specializes in teen drug … Read more

Ozarks Teen Challenge Debunks Drug Treatment Myths Drug treatment offers an exciting opportunity for change, but it can also be an intimidating experience. Many do not understand addiction recovery, and myths and misconceptions about the process further complicate matters. Today, Ozarks Teen Challenge puts those misconceptions to rest. Here, we debunk some of the most … Read more

Transitioning from Traditional Schooling to a Boys’ Boarding School Joining a boys’ boarding school can be an intimidating experience. Moving away from home, making new friends, and keeping up with schoolwork is certainly a challenge, but once you get settled, it can be a lot of fun. As a boys’ boarding school, Ozarks Teen Challenge … Read more

Drug Treatment: Why We Value Faith At Ozarks Teen Challenge, we take a Christ-centered, holistic approach to drug treatment, focussing academic achievement, discipleship, and life skills training. As a Christian recovery program, faith is at the forefront of our addiction treatment philosophy and recovery process. Below, we discuss the importance of faith during drug treatment … Read more