Addiction Treatment in Iowa: Articles & Blog Posts
Childhood Trauma Can Lead to Substance Use
We all experience trauma in some form during our lives. Bullying, car accidents, or a sports injury are all considered...
Co-Existing Conditions: The Connection Between Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Many mental health conditions can both cause and be caused by substance abuse. Substance use can also exacerbate any ongoing...
The Power of Words: Quotes and Inspiration for Daily Sobriety
There are magic moments where a word or phrase perfectly defines our feelings, gives voice to our thoughts, or embodies...
Physical Sobriety: How Fitness Training Benefits Recovery
Cleaner Living Sobriety brings with it a cleaner way of living. When someone is under the influence of substances, their...
Ten Points to Consider When Choosing a Recovery Facility
Key Things to Consider Whether you are seeking help for yourself or a loved one, the decision to enter an...
Perfect Strangers: How Social (Media) Networking Puts Peers in Your Pocket
The Benefits of Social Media Whether it’s catching up with people from school days or laughing at the latest cat...
Prioritizing Good Sleep is Good Self-Love
There is a quote by voice actor JoJo Jensen that states, “Without enough sleep, we all become tall two-year-olds.” While...
Changing More Lives Than Yours: Helping Others by Sharing Your Story
For many of us, our most terrible fear is loneliness. When you feel like the only person who has ever...