Adric’s Testimonial

Adric describes his childhood as typical and filled with good influences, growing up in church and surrounded by family that set good examples for him. Still, by the time he was 13 years old, he had fell in with peers who introduced him to an entirely different world – one that was thrilling and exciting.

He was expirementing with a lot of different drugs like LSD and shrooms which brought problems with the law and with his mental health before coming to Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch.

Looking back, Adric describes his time at Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch as the best part of his adolescent years. He remembers the opportunity to grow in his faith and the positive peer relationships he built with the other guys as pivotal to his long-term recovery.

At 13, the adolescent brain is still developing—especially the prefrontal cortex, which governs judgment, impulse control, and decision-making.

Psychedelic substances can disrupt this development, potentially leading to long-term cognitive, emotional, and psychological challenges. These drugs also significantly increase the risk of mental health issues. Adolescents are more vulnerable to drug-induced anxiety, paranoia, and even psychosis, particularly if there’s a family history of mental illness.

Conditions like Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD), which causes ongoing visual disturbances and flashbacks, can also occur and be deeply distressing.

Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch is a Christ-centered residential treatment center for teen boys struggling with co-occurring substance use and mental or behavioral health conditions that require a complex treatment approach.