Addiction Treatment in Iowa: Articles & Blog Posts
What Drives Cocaine Relapse?
Scientists agree that cocaine is hard to kick. Nearly 25% of people who quit eventually fall back into weekly use,...
The Two DMT Therapies For People in Recovery
Are we busting a move, or are we about to take a trip with ayahuasca? It’s a trick question—we’re really...
Cannabis for Young People: The Risks
If you’ve just found out that your teenager is using marijuana, you may be scared and disappointed, searching for the...
The Effects of Heroin Use During Pregnancy
If you, your partner, or a loved one is pregnant and struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD), you may be...
What Are Track Marks and Who Gets Them?
People can use substances in different ways, from swallowing a pill and smoking to inhaling or injecting them directly with...
What Is Gas Station Heroin?
It can feel like a miracle to see your loved one finally sounding steadier after fighting opioid use disorder (OUD)....
Understanding the Difference Between BMT and CBT
Entering successful, enriching recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) rarely feels like one big lightbulb moment. Creating a joyful, substance-free...
Scientific Advances In AUD Treatment
You’re far from alone in your struggle with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Millions of people as young as 15 live...
Understanding The Genetic Risks of Suicide
Suicide risk tends to grow when genetic, physical, and environmental conditions start stacking on top of each other. But understanding...
Can Science End The Opioid Crisis?
The opioid crisis can feel like a house fire that’s spread—ripping through neighborhoods across the nation. A fire that large...
What Happens When You Go Substance-Free For A Month?
Finding the motivation this winter to build new routines, let alone participate in Dry January (where you cut out alcohol...
Lessons for Mental Wellness Month
January, National Mental Wellness Month, brings fresh starts, cold mornings, and a reminder that mental health struggles seem to pop...