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Primary Authors: Jack Smart, Ted Papit & Dustin Nance

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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

New ELP Website ­— elp.tc

Written by Patty Baker on Apr 05, 2013

The ELP team is beyond excited to unveil the new ELP website! This website will serve several purposes: • Communicate the purpose and intent of the ELP • Provide an overview of content and structure for each Level of the ELP • Provide specific implementation … [ read more ]

Local Center Media Spotlight: Teen Challenge of the Midlands

Written by Lynette Scherber on Apr 04, 2013

“It didn’t cost me a nickel…” -Warren Hunsberger, Regional Director Marketing dollars are scarce. But customizing radio PSAs is free, and most radio stations offer PSA airtime at no charge. So, what did Warren Hunsberger and his team do? They took the plunge. They decided … [ read more ]