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Tobacco Cessation
"...about one in four Iowa adults continue to smoke." Read more about the dangers of using tobacco. Scary enough, tobacco leads the number one cause of preventable deaths. Find out more about taking the next steps to becoming substance free. ...
Prairie Ridge
The mission of Prairie Ridge is to prevent and reduce behavioral health systems and associated stigma. They so this by providing holistic, patient-centered, informed prevention, and treatment services. Licensed professionals, certified addiction...
Get Involved With AC4C & Youth Prevention
AC4C Youth is a state-wide group of 12-18 year olds from across the state that get together to make sure that their voice is heard when making decisions on how to educate other youth about substance abuse. This group meets virtually once a month, and when...
Prevention Day: It’s Real Life
Youth substance use is on the rise, thus prevention is more important than ever. This video hits home as local students were involved in a fatal crash after a night of underage drinking behind the wheel. Read more about this terrible...
On the Edge?
"Many people use alcohol to deal with stress but do not realize that it exacerbates the problems in their lives. There are techniques and therapies available to help you to lessen your dependence on alcohol and rediscover balance in your life." Read...
Overcoming Alcohol Addiction
The road to overcoming addition is not easy and can include many twists and turns. When it feels nearly impossible, this is when you need the support of others most. Obstacles will arise, but that doesn't mean quitting is an option. This article gives many...