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September is National Recovery Month

Every September, SAMHSA sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover. The annual theme is Join the Voices for Recovery: Invest in Health, Home, Purpose, and Community.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five American adults and children will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime and 90 percent of those who die by suicide have an underlying mental illness. September is National Suicide Prevention Month and thoughts of suicide can impact anyone regardless of age, gender or background. Suicidal thoughts should not be ignored and often indicate a more serious illness. Help and hope is available.

Methamphetamine In Iowa

Iowa has experienced a 38% increase in methamphetamine treatment admissions over the past four years. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, "Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant. When people stop taking it, withdrawal symptoms can include anxiety, fatigue, severe depression, psychosis, and intense drug cravings.

Smoking is the LEADING CAUSE of preventable death.

Seventy-five percent of Iowans that smoke say they want to try to quit within the next year. If that describes you, Quitline Iowa is here to help.

Opioids and Women - Which group of women is most at risk?

Every day, 91 Americans die from opioid overdose. In Iowa, opioids are impacting women age 45-64 at an ever increasing rate. Why? In part, because they don't even know it. Women in this age group are more likely to have physical conditions for which opioids are prescribed, yet they don’t know about the severe risks of opioid misuse.

Welcome to the NEW Your Life Iowa!

Your Life Iowa is funded by the Iowa Department of Public Health and is your link to the most recent behavioral health information and resources.

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Problem Gambling in Iowa

Did you know that 13 percent of Adult Iowans have experienced at least one problem related to their gambling?

Iowans who experience problems related to their gambling come from many backgrounds. They can be rich or poor, young or old, male or female. Problem gambling can affect people of every race, every religion, and every education and income level. It happens in small towns or big cities.

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Everyone needs help sometimes. That’s why the Iowa Department of Public Health has created YourLifeIowa.org. So you can get help for alcohol, drug and gambling problems, suicidal thoughts, and more from experts dedicated to the health of Iowans. Chat live, get reliable information and treatment options, and find help near you. Because you can lean on us.

Alcohol Problem?

Whether you are an individual struggling with your own use of alcohol, or a concerned family member or friend. We can get you in touch with experts that can help!

Drug Problem?

We are here to help! Whether it is Marijuana, Methamphetamine, prescription medications or some other drug, we have experts ready to provide you with the most up to date information, listen to you, and help get access to the support or treatment needed.

Gambling Problem?

Through the Iowa Gambling Treatment Program, Iowans now have more choices about the help they receive. Services are available in person, by phone or video.

Suicide?

If you or someone you know has thoughts of suicide we can help through resources and connections to support. Connecting with help is the first step to changing your life!

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Opioids in Iowa

Did you know in the last decade that Opioid (e.g., heroin, morphine, prescription painkillers, etc.) overdose deaths in Iowa increased by over 300%?

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