Addiction Treatment in Iowa: Articles & Blog Posts
Is Addiction a Mental Problem or a Spiritual Problem?
Is Addiction a Mental Problem or a Spiritual Problem? Addiction is a mental disease marked by compulsive drug-seeking and self-destructive...
What Are the Top Addictions People Go To Treatment For?
While alcohol and heroin are two of the most commonly abused substances, several other substances, both legal and illicit, can...
Should Forgiveness Be Part of Your Recovery?
Forgiveness is a loaded word. It has religious connotations and is associated with words like sin and repentance, both of...
How Trauma Can Lead to Addiction
According to Dr. Daniel Sumrok, director of the Center for Addiction Sciences at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s...
Compassion Fatigue: When Helping Your Addicted Loved One Hurts
The term “compassion fatigue” has traditionally been associated with healthcare professionals, particularly those who regularly work with patients who have...
Is Binge Drinking a Sign of Alcohol Addiction?
It’s a normal experience to see alcohol used in excess, especially in times of celebration, relaxation, and socialization. However, excessive...
How Negative Self-Talk Can Threaten Your Sobriety
People who always respond to your expressions of worry or struggle with “think positive!” can be more than a little...
When Depression Dampens Your Recovery
Recovery from addiction is a lifelong process. Sometimes it feels like hard work, conquering cravings one day at a time,...
Peer Support in Addiction Recovery
In traditional 12-step addiction recovery models, a sponsor is a person who has completed the steps and has achieved a...
The Biggest Industries that Breed Substance Abuse
Although it’s relatively common to see celebrities and big names in the entertainment industry check in to rehabilitation centers around...
Training Tips for Building Essential Life Skills
At St. Gregory Recovery Center in Iowa, we believe that the values of honesty, competence, perseverance, passion, respect, and teamwork...
How to Motivate Someone to Go to Rehab
It can be frustrating to have a loved one who is clearly showing signs of drug or alcohol addiction yet...