Teen Challenge

Setting the Record Straight About the Minnesota Teen Challenge

Rich Scherber | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rich Scherber

Minnesota Teen Challenge is a leading and respected treatment center in Minnesota, part of a large network of Teen Challenge centers across the United States.

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Lies, Damn Lies and Drug Statistics: Treatment Version

Maia Szalavitz | Posted 11.17.2011

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Maia Szalavitz

When Minnesota Teen Challenge responded to my recent blog entry about their anti-drug program, they cited a "study" to back their claims. What this paper actually shows is how easy it is produce good looking numbers.

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Obama Drug Czar Pick Tied to Christian Rehab Linked to Contributor Charged with $3.5 Billion Fraud (Updated)

Maia Szalavitz | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Addiction, Faith-Based, Drug War, Teen Challenge, Earmarks, Ramstad, Disease, Drug Czar, Obama's Cabinet, Obama Cabinet, Drug Czar Jim Ramstad, Obama Drug Czar, Politics News
Maia Szalavitz

Ramstad's support for Teen Challenge shows a disregard for evidence-based treatment and either a willingness to abandon his beliefs about treating addiction or a failure to investigate what kinds of programs he funds.

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