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
A Life Restored: Allen’s Story
Allen, 61, used and abused drugs and alcohol for most of his life. “I started when I was 13,” he said. “We would make model airplanes and cars and I started sniffing that glue.” From there, he moved on to alcohol, marijuana and harder drugs. “The low … [Read more...] about A Life Restored: Allen’s Story
From Broken to Blessed: Annie’s Story
Annie, 31, started using alcohol and smoking cigarettes when she was seven. She suffered sexual, mental and physical abuse and was surrounded by adults who abused substances. She moved on to heroin, methamphetamines and PCP. Annie never had a … [Read more...] about From Broken to Blessed: Annie’s Story