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In a world where scandal, violence, and tragedy are commonplace, it’s not surprising that most of us have become skeptical and distrusting.  Words that used to bring unity and comfort, like family and faith, have become polarizing issues.  Even the title of this blog will carry different meanings based on your viewpoint.  Some clicked this … Read more

If you are concerned about your son, teen rehab may be your next step. If your teen is smoking Marijuana, he may seem to grow more and more distant from being the son you’ve always known. Grades may slip as a result of decreased focus or from missing classes. He may have lost interest in … Read more

Our teen rehab is based in the Christian faith and integrated holistic therapeutic practices. At Ozarks Teen Challenge, we use faith-based therapies for teen rehab to deal with not only the body, but the mind and the soul of a teen who is afflicted by addiction. Holistic therapy is exactly this; the treatment of a … Read more

Addiction recovery is a battle that is mostly invisible to the outside observer.   Excluding, of course, the shakes, cold sweats, and overall nastiness that physical withdrawal can bring.  Since a majority of this battle is unseen, it can be hard for others to understand, but this battle affects every area of who we are. Physically, … Read more

Our Christian boarding school teaches teens valuable life skills. Things become difficult when your teen is acting poorly, being defiant and dealing with addiction. It can cause imbalances in social, mental, and physical functionality, and even cause lapses in what is deemed normal learned behavior. For this reason, we at Ozarks Teen Challenge feel that … Read more

Choosing a drug treatment program for your son is difficult. Here’s why you can trust OTC. Being a parent with a teen who has fallen into the pit of addiction can be utterly terrifying. The thought of losing your child emotionally, mentally, and even physically is horrific, but seeking help can be just as daunting. … Read more

Many parents choose behavioral therapy at OTC for these reasons. Ozarks Teen Challenge is not your typical teen rehab program. Our Christian boarding school offers a type of inpatient behavioral therapy that isn’t often found through group mentoring and singular outpatient visits. We believe that by fully immersing your son in a Christ-centered lifestyle, he … Read more

Here’s how teen rehab differs from adult rehab. The word, “rehab,” can be a daunting one, whether you’re placing somebody you care about into a program or you are considering a program for yourself. The most important part of this first step into teen rehab is to make the decision, and not be afraid of … Read more

Ask yourself these questions to determine when to enroll your son in our program for troubled teens. Realizing your child is in trouble is heartbreaking, especially if drugs and alcohol are involved. At some point, you will need some help to give your son direction and help him turn his life around. We want to … Read more