Addiction Treatment in Iowa: Articles & Blog Posts
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...
An Overview of Celebrate Recovery
Finding the Right Fit An important part of developing a solid, individualized recovery plan is to determine which resources are...
How Alcohol Abuse Affects Nutrition
One aspect of substance use that is often missed by many is the effect it has on a person’s nutrition....
One Day at a Time
Many aspects of rehabilitation and recovery are very complex: the way the body changes while substances are being abused and...
Using Spirituality to Fight Substance Use Disorders
A Welcoming Spirit While Iowa’s St. Gregory Recovery Center is a faith-based rehabilitation haven, that should never deter non-Christians from...
The Importance of Giving Back
“It’s better to give than to receive,” they say, and it is true. However, giving while receiving has its benefits...
Maintaining Your Sobriety Through the Summer
Summertime in Iowa The summer months in Iowa can be a wonderful time of traveling, festivals, outdoor sports, barbecues, and...
Getting Back to Work After Substance Abuse Treatment
Battling substance abuse and working toward recovery is difficult. Whether you are planning your transition or have already left the...
“Hitting Rock Bottom” Isn’t What You Think
Common But Counterproductive It’s common to assume that sometimes a person struggling with substance use disorder has to hit a...
Noticing Opioid Abuse in Senior Citizens
An Overview When we think of substance abuse and overdoses, elderly persons are not the first age group that come...
Recovery in Rural Iowa: Financial Issues and Substance Abuse
Money problems and substance abuse can go hand-in-hand and become a vicious cycle. When you have financial issues, you can...
Recovery in Rural Iowa: Opioids and Alcohol
People expect substance use disorders in cities, but assume the “quiet country life” of rural areas is exempt from such...