Addiction Treatment in Iowa: Articles & Blog Posts
Cocaine: Fact and Fiction
It’s no myth that many people in the United States consume cocaine. Around two million people nationwide use cocaine somewhat...
Can AI Help With Substance Use Disorder?
Imagine that it’s late at night, and you’re lying in bed staring at your phone. Sleep won’t come, your thoughts...
Warning Signs That You Should Enter Treatment
Wondering and worrying whether you or someone you care about might have a problem with substances can be overwhelming and...
How Does Binge Drinking Affect Personality?
Whether it’s your own case or a loved one’s, seeing a personality shift due to heavy drinking can be upsetting....
What To Say and What Not to Say to Those in Recovery
If you have not experienced the disease of addiction, you may feel unsure of how to talk about it. For...
How Does Faith Factor into Recovery?
You might feel skeptical about faith-based substance use treatments like the kind that St. Gregory Recovery Center offers in Iowa,...
Stress Management Tips in Recovery
Ever wondered why your heart races or your muscles tense during a scary movie? That’s stress, your body’s natural response...
Valium: Valuable or Vicious?
Between personal ups and downs, political upheaval, and an incredibly disruptive pandemic, most Americans suffer a substantial amount of anxiety...
How to Get The Most Out of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people of all ages manage emotional and mental health struggles, but it can be...
AA Alternatives in Recovery
The right recovery treatment approach can look different for everyone. This blog walks you through what Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is,...
Staying Substance-Free Without Treatment
Wanting to live substance-free is the dream for many people who visit Iowa for recovery services, but deciding and sticking...
Reasons to Choose Recovery Before Rock Bottom
You might think the only requirement for entering residential treatment in Iowa for substance use disorder (SUD) is reaching your...