After battling crack cocaine and alcohol addictions for 34 years, Katherine grew tired of fighting and knew she needed help. “I walked into the doors of Adult & Teen Challenge on May 19 of 2021,” Katherine, 60, said. “I was so tired and I believe … [Read more...] about Going Within: Katherine’s Story
Learning to Surrender: David’s Story
David, 37, began using drugs when his family’s gardener forced him to smoke marijuana with him when David was 5. David was born in Kenya and his family moved to the United States through his father’s mission work. At 22, he was on academic … [Read more...] about Learning to Surrender: David’s Story
Loving Life Through Christ: Dillon’s Story
Dillon, 24, entered Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley about eight months ago and will graduate in June. “I had enough of drugs,” he said. “I was tired of letting my family down. I deserve better and they deserve better.” When Dillon turned … [Read more...] about Loving Life Through Christ: Dillon’s Story
Finally Free: Rachel’s Story
Addiction started for Rachel when she was 8. She stumbled onto pornography on a computer. That led to other addictions including cutting herself, codependency and finally to substance abuse, bouts of severe depression and life control struggles … [Read more...] about Finally Free: Rachel’s Story
Preparing for a Bright Future: Holly’s Story
When Holly arrived at Adult and Teen Challenge Ohio Valley’s Esther House Women’s Facility in October 2020, she was recovering from two skull fractures — one on each side of her head — suffered in two separate falls. “I drank morning, noon and … [Read more...] about Preparing for a Bright Future: Holly’s Story