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Teen Challenge of Arizona participates in the SAMHSA 2013 National Prevention Week through the Stay Sharp Drug Prevention Program

Written by Guest Author on May 14, 2013

                      National Prevention week provides Teen Challenge with some unique opportunities to bring hope into unlikely places!  Stay Sharp is both a prevention message as well as a message of hope as Teen Challenge students … [ read more ]

Binge Drinking in College Can Lead to Heart Disease Later in Life

Written by Snow Peabody on May 03, 2013

CADCA recently released the following article: Frequent binge drinking in college can cause immediate changes in circulation that increase an otherwise healthy young adult’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life, according to research published this week in the Journal of the American College … [ read more ]

Opioids Drive Continued Increase in Drug Overdose Deaths

Written by Patty Baker on May 02, 2013

Drug overdose deaths increased for the 11th consecutive year in 2010, according to an analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings are published today in a research letter, “Pharmaceutical Overdose Deaths, United States, 2010,” in the Journal of the American Medical … [ read more ]

Moments that Matter – Dealing with Disrespect (Part 2) Expressions of Disrespect

Written by Allen Turley on May 02, 2013

In the last e-newsletter (Moments that Matter – Dealing with Disrespect-Part 1) we took a look at some of the possible root causes of disrespect.  Click here to read the first article, if you missed it.  In this article we will look at some expressions of disrespect and in the … [ read more ]

National Drug Prevention Week – May 12-18, 2013

Written by Snow Peabody on May 02, 2013

Teen Challenge, USA is a member of the SAMHSA’s National Recovery Month Planning Partner and we have done well to highlight “Recovery Month” in September of every year. NOW we have an opportunity to join with SAMHSA in the month of MAY to promote “National … [ read more ]

To E-mail or Not to E-mail: Being Realistic

Written by on May 02, 2013

If done correctly, this can be a great program to increase your income If you are reading and watching the news you are aware that e-mail has come into its own.  In fact, in 2008, a year where political donors broke every record for online … [ read more ]

Prescription Drug Misuse Remains at Alarming Levels, According to National Study by Quest Diagnostics

Written by Guest Author on Apr 30, 2013

Quest Diagnostics Heath TrendsTM  analysis of a quarter million test results finds three out of five Americans tested misused their prescription medications, including through potentially dangerous drug combinations. Press Release:  Quest Diagnostics – Wed, Apr 3, 2013 1:53 PM EDT MADISON, N.J., April 3, 2013 … [ read more ]

Frank Reynolds, at home with Jesus

Written by Patty Baker on Apr 17, 2013

Frank Miller Reynolds, age 91, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday April 9th at 2:17 pm. Frank was born September 11th 1921 in Trumansburg, New York and spent nearly his entire adult life leading by serving in ministry. Growing up during the depression … [ read more ]

Study Suggests Tobacco Marketing Strategies Reinforce Concurrent Use of Tobacco and Alcohol

Written by Snow Peabody on Apr 05, 2013

CADCA recently released the following article. In the United States, smoking remains the leading cause of premature mortality and alcohol consumption the third-leading cause of mortality. Not only does the concurrent use of cigarettes and alcohol increase risks for certain cancers, but also makes it … [ read more ]

My Hope with Billy Graham

Written by Patty Baker on Apr 05, 2013

Teen Challenge is partnering with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and inviting your ministry to participate in a nationwide outreach event scheduled for November 2013. Attend your Teen Challenge regional conference to learn more and receive materials. This a nation-wide evangelistic opportunity for Teen Challenge. It will … [ read more ]