Addiction Treatment in Iowa: Articles & Blog Posts

According to Dr. Daniel Sumrok, director of the Center for Addiction Sciences at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s...

The term “compassion fatigue” has traditionally been associated with healthcare professionals, particularly those who regularly work with patients who have...

It’s a normal experience to see alcohol used in excess, especially in times of celebration, relaxation, and socialization. However, excessive...

People who always respond to your expressions of worry or struggle with “think positive!” can be more than a little...

Recovery from addiction is a lifelong process. Sometimes it feels like hard work, conquering cravings one day at a time,...

In traditional 12-step addiction recovery models, a sponsor is a person who has completed the steps and has achieved a...

Although it’s relatively common to see celebrities and big names in the entertainment industry check in to rehabilitation centers around...

At St. Gregory Recovery Center in Iowa, we believe that the values of honesty, competence, perseverance, passion, respect, and teamwork...

It can be frustrating to have a loved one who is clearly showing signs of drug or alcohol addiction yet...

Despite the fact that substance use disorders are, very simply, a chronic medical condition, the stigma that surrounds addiction is...

Have you or a loved one recently been considering entering treatment for Xanax use disorder? Perhaps you’ve recently seen a...

Some people consider themselves “spiritual” while others do not. But spirituality in its broadest sense–the search for connection to something...