Addiction Treatment in Iowa: Articles & Blog Posts
GLPs in Recovery
What do Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, and substance use disorder (SUD) have in common? At first glance, probably not...
Recovery Needs
It’s hard to think about your future or focus on personal growth when you’re worried about getting through today. That’s...
Is The Overdose Crisis Evolving?
If you’ve ever come across the Norse tale of the World Serpent, you may be familiar with the image of...
A Clinical Faith Based Approach to Recovery in Iowa
If only scientists could pinpoint the largest threat to substance use disorder (SUD)…whether that’s education, free mental health services, universal...
Dads in Recovery
You may be watching the father you love try to rebuild his life after substance use has caused damage, and...
What’s the Opposite of Addiction?
Lauren McQuistin, author of the Realistic Recovery Substack newsletter, often describes substance use disorder (SUD) in a way that avoids...
Do People Become Religious in Recovery?
If the thought of following a religion makes your skin crawl, then a religious recovery center may sound like your...
Experiences You May Have in Recovery
When substances no longer dominate your daily routine, your nervous system might settle down, your relationships can feel lighter, and...
Is AI in Recovery, Too?
Nowadays, artificial intelligence (AI) seems to exist everywhere, even if you don’t really get it. In fact, research suggests that...
Are Our Brains Wired for Addiction?
Human beings have been around for millions of years—at least a version of us, anyway. But prescription strength opioids, cocaine...
DBT vs. CBT For SUD
The word “dialectical” is an adjective that can be used to describe the discussion of opinions and ideas—sometimes the ones...
What Drives Cocaine Relapse?
Scientists agree that cocaine is hard to kick. Nearly 25% of people who quit eventually fall back into weekly use,...