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The 46th Iowa's Governor's Conference on Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery will be held virtually, April 25-27, 2023
Domestic Violence Awareness Month – You’re Not Alone
Substance use and mental health concerns impact many areas of daily life, including individuals’ risk of experiencing domestic violence in an intimate partner relationship. If you or a loved one are experiencing domestic violence or have concerns about substance use or mental health, Your Life Iowa is here to support you.
The Dangers of Fentanyl
Think of a package of sugar. The kind you’d put in your morning coffee at your favorite Iowa coffee shop. That package contains 4,000 milligrams of sugar. It takes just two milligrams of Fentanyl to kill you or your loved ones.
Can outpatient therapy work for me?
You’ve come out the other side of detoxification. Now it’s time to figure out how you’ll stay substance-free long-term.
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Did you know that 90.2% of Adult Iowans have gambled in their lifetime and that 45.8% have gambled in the past 30 days? March is Problem Gambling Awareness month, and for approximately 13.6% of Adult Iowans, they have experienced a sign or symptom of problem gambling in the past year.
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