Addiction Treatment in Iowa: Articles & Blog Posts
Heart Health for Those in Addiction Recovery
Why do we describe our traumas and negative experiences as heart-wrenching, coldhearted, heartless, or disheartening? Why can frights and panic...
What Does Heroin Do to the Body?
A Look at Heroin The focus of this post is heroin: its composition, its effect on the body and brain...
The Addictive Personality: Fact or Fiction?
Sound Familiar? How many times have you heard someone tell you that you have an addictive personality? The person warns...
Children Living with Substance Abuse During the Pandemic: How to Help
During this difficult pandemic, many state governments now mandate that children stay at home with their families or guardians. For...
Do It Yourself: 5 Self-Help Books For People in Addiction Recovery
If you or a loved one has struggled with a substance use disorder, you know that recovery requires a wealth...
Giving Thanks in Recovery: Staying Sober and Grateful During Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving holiday can be tricky for those in addiction recovery. For some, Thanksgiving poses no threat to their sobriety....
Famous Recoveries: How Five Celebrities Overcame Addiction
The notion of success often ties to fame. Movie stars, musicians, singers–when they attain success, we tend to look up...
Motivating a Loved One to Enter Recovery
One of the greatest challenges faced by the loved ones of someone suffering from addiction is knowing how to help....
Conquering Addiction with Creativity: How Creative Outlets Can Support Sobriety
Many artists and creative people believe that drugs and alcohol enhance their art or creative production. This is a myth....
Group or Individual: Which Therapy Is Right for You?
Before we enter recovery for substance use disorder, we may hear the terms individual therapy and group therapy tossed around....
Substance Abuse and Addiction in Iowa
Substance Abuse in the United States In 2017, a report showed that close to 20 million Americans battled with addiction...