Perhaps you are a parent worried about your child or an educator aware of warning signs that a student is abusing drugs. Maybe you are a member of the clergy whose young parishioner is exhibiting signs of addiction. If an adolescent you care about is engaged in risky behavior with an addictive substance, you have…
If you thought that opiates and opioids were the same things, you are not alone. They are, in fact, different, though similar in many of the ways that count. At Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge (PAATC), we are well versed in the broad range of opiates available to users and the best treatment methods for…
Faith plays a huge role in addiction recovery. Even if you’re not a religious person, leaning on God to help you through your recovery is vital. Choosing a faith-based facility for treatment gives you a shoulder to lean on during tough times. It may also help you to reconnect with spiritual beliefs that you’ve neglected…
Programs like AA and NA offer a 12-step, faith-based treatment. This model of addiction recovery has been around for longer than most other programs. Faith-centered treatment is also one of the most popular in rehab centers. Why do so many seek out a faith-based program, and what benefits does faith-centered treatment offer over other programs?…