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Seeing someone you care about struggle with alcohol, drugs, gambling, suicidal thoughts or mental health can be tough. Many of us want to help a friend or loved one, but don't know where to start.  That’s why Your Life Iowa is here for you. 24/7. 

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Drugs

When a loved one or friend is experiencing a problem with drug use, it can also take a toll on your emotional, mental and physical health. For additional information and tools that can help, check out the following links to advocacy groups, education, local family groups, and more.

  • The Danger of Fake Pills Your Life Iowa webpage with information and images about fake prescription pills and their related risks.
  • Talk. They Hear You. SAMHSA resource on how to talk to your teen about substance use.
  • Above the Influence Teen perspective and facts to help support teenagers in making good decisions.
  • Get Smart about Drugs (GSAD) Resource for parents, includes information on drugs and paraphernalia, trends.
  • How to talk to someone who abuses alcohol or other drugs Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation resource page that provides extensive information on how to have conversations with individuals who are struggling with addiction.
  • Learn to Cope Non-profit organization that provides a support network that offers education, resources, peer support and hope to parents and family members coping with a loved one's addiction to opioids.
  • Nar-Anon Family Groups A program for families and friends of persons with addiction.
  • National Inhalant Prevention Coalition Information on inhalants and huffing, statistics, how to recognize signs of inhalant use, tips for teachers, products abused as inhalants, FAQs, prevention campaign, Spanish version.

Whether you want more information about drug use, would like to connect to a treatment professional or just want to talk to someone, we’re here for you. Call us, text us or chat with us online.