Addiction Treatment in Iowa: Articles & Blog Posts
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...
Recognizing Signs of Relapse in Someone You Love
It’s Difficult–For Everyone Watching someone you care about struggle with substance abuse is extremely difficult. When they have gotten help...
What Is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)?
Dependence and Detox When the body has become dependent on a substance, it is necessary to detoxify before any steps...
6 Tips for Maintaining Sobriety During the Holidays
The Holidays The holiday season is full of family, friends, and good food. It can also be full of stressful...
Life in a Wave Pool: Coping with Cravings Through Urge Surfing
The ocean can be a very soothing, peaceful thing to watch. The gentle waves seem to roll onto the beaches...
Nothing “Lush” About It: The Dangers of Alcoholism for Women
Everyone knows the stereotype of the drunk woman. A number of big-time actors have portrayed perpetually-buzzed female characters, often in...
Promote Lasting Recovery by Replacing Addiction with Meaningful and Relaxing Activities
Trading Addictions Trading one addiction for another is a common occurrence for people in recovery. People often substitute food, gambling,...
Signs You (or Someone You Love) Might Have a Substance Use Disorder
Many substances can be habit-forming. From alcohol and tobacco to prescription and illegal drugs, when does a habit become an...
Finding Your Normal in Recovery
Substance Use Affects Everything Drugs, alcohol, and substance use disorders wreak havoc on every aspect of your life. Body, mind,...
Does Your Job Put You at a Higher Risk for Developing a Substance Use Disorder?
Almost everyone has complaints about their job, and almost every job comes with risk factors. Some are dangerous by nature...