Addiction Treatment in Iowa: Articles & Blog Posts
How to Cope Without Drinking
Effective Sober Coping Strategies in Recovery Coping with stressful circumstances is a psychological and emotional skill. If you are in...
Christian Values That Support Recovery
Core Christian values could be widely disputed, but it’s probably safe to say that the foundation of Christianity is based...
What Are Toxic Relationships in Recovery?
From a mental health perspective, a toxic relationship is any type of sustained interaction with someone that leaves you feeling...
Engaging With Your Community After Recovery
While completing St. Gregory’s addiction treatment program is an awesome achievement, sustaining your sobriety relies on community engagement for the...
The Best Habits For Women to Adopt in Sobriety
When it comes to barriers to success and recovery, women face more of them than men. But that doesn’t mean...
What’s The Point of Meditation?
As meditation has become more widely taught and practiced in the U.S. over the last decade, it has become a...
September: America’s National Recovery Month
Every September, National Recovery Month celebrates everyone who is in recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs) and mental health disorders....
Understanding the Fentanyl Crisis in Iowa
Americans across the nation are dealing with a spike in the number of overdose-induced deaths. According to the CDC, we’ve...
Don’t Let Guilt & Shame Throw You Off the Wagon
When people enter addiction recovery, they often come face to face with feelings and memories they were using substances to...
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...