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Are you or a loved one facing a problem with drugs?

You're not alone. If you're facing challenges with drug use, it can feel overwhelming, but there is a way forward. Reaching out for help can make a big difference to your well-being.

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About drugs

Learn about different kinds of drugs, legal and illicit, and how they affect the brain and body.

Warning signs

What to look out for if you're concerned about someone's drug use. Know when to get help.

Health & wellness

Understand the risks of substance use and get resources to help you live well.  

Screening

When does drug use go too far?

Using drugs can affect your health and interfere with medications and treatments. You can use this tool to check your drug use. Some questions may be sensitive. We won’t save your information or store it in any way after you leave the website.

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    Information for teens & college students

    Experimenting with drugs is never safe and could have lifelong or even deadly consequences. All it takes is one time to become addicted or to overdose.

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    Talking to your teen about drugs

    Many times, parents may not know their child is using drugs until it’s too late. Overdose is a real possibility. Learn how to talk to your kids about drug use.

Prevention

What to do in case of an opioid overdose

Iowa is facing a growing opioid problem, putting more people at risk of a fatal overdose every year. Help save someone's life. Learn the signs of an opioid overdose and how to use naloxone, a medication that can help reverse opioid overdoses.

Learn what to do in case of an opioid overdose
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Help others

Support for family and friends

Whether you want more information about how to help someone, would like to connect to a treatment professional, or just want to talk to someone who cares, Your Life Iowa is here for you.

Learn how to support a loved one

Free naloxone

You can get free naloxone nasal spray without a prescription at many pharmacies throughout Iowa.

Find a pharmacy near you
Raise awareness

Your Life Iowa Resource Center

Help educate the public about our work. Download media campaigns, posters, brochures, toolkits, and more, in English and Spanish. Everything is free.

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