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COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

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Help for Parents and Teens

As a parent or a teen facing a problem with alcohol or drug use, gambling and suicidal thoughts, you can always turn to Your Life Iowa.

Resources

Click here to access resources for alcohol, drugs, gambling, mental health and suicide prevention.

Calendar

Listing of events and training information on gambling, alcohol, drugs, mental health and suicide prevention.

Medication Assisted Treatment

Click here to find primary care practioners offering Medication Assisted Treatment in Iowa.

News & Information

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

How to tell the difference between casual drinking and drinking that puts you at-risk for problems. The fact that you are wondering if you may be drinking too much is a good start. You have come to the right place.

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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

That's why the Iowa Department of Public Health and the National Council on Problem Gambling are collaborating to encourage people to talk about problem gambling. If you have questions about problem gambling you’d like answered, or are looking for help or support, assistance is available through Live Chat, by calling 1-800-BETS OFF1-800-BETS OFF, by texting (855) 895-8398(855) 895-8398.

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If your sports betting is getting out of control, we are on your team. When you contact 1-800-BETS OFF1-800-BETS OFF (1-800-238-7633), you’ll talk to a compassionate professional who understands what you are going through. No judging. Just listening. We can help!

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Did you know that substance use can present direct and indirect risks, increasing the chance that you may be exposed to HIV?

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Iowa's Good Samaritan Law encourages those who witness a drug overdose to stay and call 911, rather than running out of fear of prosecution.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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