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ALUMNI PROGRAM
A Lifetime of Support
At St. Gregory Recovery Center, we believe that recovery is a lifelong journey that extends far beyond the completion of our residential treatment program. To support our guests in maintaining their sobriety and continuing their personal growth, we offer a comprehensive Alumni Program designed to provide ongoing support, resources, and community. Our Alumni Program ensures that once you leave our care, you remain connected to a network of peers and professionals who are dedicated to helping you sustain your recovery and live a fulfilling life.

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Signs That It’s Time To Stop Drinking
In 2021, Drew Barrymore told CBS Mornings that alcohol no longer served her, and that’s why she hadn’t had a drink in over two years. Jada Pinkett Smith recalls going

Why Are More People Opting For an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle?
At St. Gregory Recovery Center in Iowa, we’ve noticed it’s not just our clients in residential treatment for substances who want to eliminate alcohol from their lives. An alcohol-free lifestyle

Dry Travel Destinations For Recovery
Finding healthy vacation destinations can make a big difference if you want to live a substance-free lifestyle. Some towns and counties in the U.S. are dry. A dry area restricts

Gut Health and Wellness in Recovery
Your tummy and brain are in constant conversation, a never-ending gut-brain chatter that scientists often call the gut-brain axis. These conversations impact your body’s overall function, including your moods, mental

Dry Reflections: Journal Prompts to Unpack January
Researchers have recently released several warnings against drinking, referencing major concerns over alcohol’s carcinogenic characteristics and its generally negative health consequences. The warnings resurfaced just before January began, along with

What Ozempic May Teach Us About The Nature of Addiction
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are suddenly gaining attention for their potential to treat not just obesity and diabetes—but addiction, too. Research on Ozempic holds promise for managing the
