Salvation Army Argentina prioritizes youth addiction prevention
For seven years, The Salvation Army in Argentina has made efforts to combat addiction by implementing an addiction prevention program at local schools, exposing children and teenagers to the dangers of substance abuse. “We want to be a channel of blessings,
‘Alcohol gave me wings but then it took away the sky’
By Glen Doss, Major - “I know that God loves me but…but…” The young man had been conversing casually, easily with the chaplain, but now his demeanor took a decidedly different turn. He shifted uncomfortably in his chair, his face downcast. The chaplain
Stop the gambling train
By Gary Lange, Dr. - Many envision stopping an addiction as if it only takes a few quick steps, but it is more like stopping a train. Similar to an addiction, a train does not stop as soon as the brakes are
Heroin use seeing uptick in ARC
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) focuses on the recovery of addiction, including from substance abuse. While methamphetamines and alcohol are the most commonly abused substances, respectively, among beneficiaries, heroin is on the rise. A 2012 survey by the federal
ARC gets back to basics
Added element takes on problem gambling By Kevin Jackson, Major - The Western Territory’s Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) Command is adapting its approach to the recovery program by going back to the basics. The ARC implemented a standardized curriculum for use with all
Addiction education workshops launching across West
ARC Command wants corps communities equipped to support recovery. By Derek Linsell - Each year The Salvation Army Western Territory dedicates over $150 million to the recovery of addiction in its 23 Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARC), and now it’s turning to education