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In Iowa and across the United States, an estimated 12.8 million Americans, about 6 percent of the household population aged twelve and older use illegal street drugs on a regular basis (within the past thirty days). You may be surprised to read that this number of "past-month" drug users has declined by almost 50% from the 1979 high of 25 million illegal street drug users. This decrease represents an extraordinary change in behavior.

Despite the dramatic drop, more than a third of all Americans twelve and older have tried illegal street drugs. Ninety percent of those who have used illegal drugs used marijuana or hashish. Approximately a third used cocaine or took a prescription type drug for nonmedical reasons. About a fifth used LSD. Fortunately, nearly sixty million Americans who used illicit street drugs during their youth stop using drugs once they enter into adulthood.

Many people in Iowa believe that illegal street drugs and the various troubles they cause are not their problem. They have misconceptions that drug users belong to a segment of society different from their own or that drug abuse is remote from their environment. They are wrong. Almost three quarters of drug users are employed and approximately forty-five percent of Americans know someone with a substance abuse problem.

While illegal street drugs and their consequences threaten Iowa families of every socio-economic background, geographic region, educational level, and ethnic and racial identity, the effects of drug use are often felt disproportionally. For example, many less fortunate neighborhoods are plagued by crime and violence because of the illegal street drugs sold in their black markets. People living in Iowa who lack comprehensive health plans and have smaller incomes may be less able to afford Drug Rehab Facilities to overcome drug dependence. What everyone living in Iowa must understand is that nobody is immune to the consequences of drug use. Every family is vulnerable.

Across Iowa, illegal street drugs are a serious problem. Included in this problem are stimulants, depressants and prescription drugs that are taken and sold illegally. The specific effects vary depending on the drug. Most drugs have an addictive effect after only a few uses. Even marijuana can become emotionally addicting. For many taking illegal street drugs, it can interfere with their relationships, health, academics, career, etc.

It is often hard to tell if someone you care about is taking part in illegal street drug abuse. Each drug has its own signs of use and abuse. Drugs can numb the user's memory, impair their judgment, and make it impossible for the user to feel good or function without them. Even drugs like marijuana and cocaine which are not physically addictive (meaning that the user's body needs the drug in order to function), can make the user emotionally dependent. Once a person become used to the "feelings" they get from marijuana, cocaine or other illegal street drugs, they will find it harder and harder to cope with normal everyday ups and downs.

Today, there are a variety of Drug Rehabilitation Centers for illegal street drugs available in Iowa. The differences between the Drug Treatment Centers can sometimes be great, though they are all attempting to achieve the same outcome. The goal of any Drug Treatment Center is to help the individual achieve a drug free life and return them to being a productive member of society.

How does one know which Drug Treatment Facility option is right for them? This is one of the questions that lays hard on the heart of a person searching for the right Iowa Drug Treatment Program for illegal street drugs. The ultimate objective of drug addiction treatment is to enable an individual to achieve lasting abstinence, but the immediate objectives are to reduce illegal street drug abuse, improve the recovering addict's ability to function, and minimize the medical and social complications of drug abuse and addiction.

While learning how to live life without illegal street drugs is an important step in the recovery process, it is only the beginning. Once sober, the brain needs time to recover and rebuild connections that have changed while addicted. During this period, depression and cravings to use can be intense and are often very hard to fight. Without support, relapse is very likely. Attending a quality Drug Rehab Program in Iowa will help the recovering person develop new coping skills to deal with stressful situations and other common triggers for relapse. Without these skills, stressful situations frequently result in relapse.

Most people attempt to do their best and make the most of the experience when they are in a Drug Rehabilitation Center. Relapse commonly occurs when a person leaves a Drug Treatment Program without aspects of their life or other problems being fully handled. It is critical to find a Drug Rehabilitation Facility that addresses all aspects of addiction from detox to learning life skills.

When considering a Drug Rehabilitation Program in Iowa, remember that everyone's needs are different. In general, the longer and more intense the illegal street drug use, the longer and more intense the treatment one may need. Regardless of a program's length in weeks or months, follow-through and long-term follow-up care are crucial to recovery. A quality Drug Rehab should address the fact that substance abuse often masks emotional pain and it needs to be addressed as treatment progresses.

An overview of the different types of Drug Rehab Centers for illegal street drugs in Iowa:

  • Iowa Counseling (Individual, Group, Couple, or Family Therapy) for Illegal Street Drugs: This form of recovery works best in conjunction with other types of Drug Treatment Facilities or as follow up support. Looking at one's issues from a different perspective can help to identify the root cause of their drug usage and can be beneficial in helping them learn how to make more constructive choices in their life.
  • Iowa Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Illegal Street Drugs: While in this form of drug addiction recovery, addicts usually meet 3 days a week and 2-4 hours per day. These relapse prevention Drug Rehabs are often scheduled around work or school.
  • Iowa Medical Detoxification for Illegal Street Drugs: Often, this is the first step of the recovery process before being admitted into a Drug Rehabilitation Center for illegal street drugs in Iowa. Admission to this level of treatment requires an assessment. Sometimes medical detox is started from a trip to the emergency room due to overdose or drug related issues.
  • Iowa Narcotics Anonymous for Illegal Street Drugs: Narcotics Anonymous meetings, often referred to as NA, are informal meetings held in your local area. NA has branches all over the country and in almost every city nationwide. These meeting are based on the twelve steps of recovery and many addicts and alcoholics have found free and effective help at these meetings. However, NA programs are not "treatment." The meetings are not supported and held by medical professionals.
  • Iowa Partial hospitalization for Illegal Street Drugs: This type of treatment is considered relapse prevention and usually consists of meetings 3-5 days a week, 4-6 hours per day. This type of treatment is for people who require medical monitoring on an outpatient basis.
  • Iowa Residential Rehab for Illegal Street Drugs: Residential treatment is when the recovering addict lives at the Drug Rehab while undergoing intensive treatment during the day. Residential treatment normally varies from 30-90 days.
  • Iowa Sober Living for Illegal Street Drugs: Sober living homes are comprised of recovering addicts who support each other and provide an alcohol and drug free environment. This type of illegal street drug rehab is normally used after more intensive rehabilitation such as residential treatment. Sober living facilities are useful if returning home too soon is a strong trigger for relapse or the recovering addict has no home.
The following 20 listings can be found in Iowa:
  • Capstone Behavioral Healthcare Inc
    Capstone Behavioral Healthcare Inc is a Drug Rehab that is located at 306 North 3rd Avenue East Newton, IA. 50208.
    Capstone Behavioral Healthcare Inc can be contacted by calling (641) 792-4012.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Patients, DUI Clients, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
  • Center for Behavioral Health Iowa Inc
    Center for Behavioral Health Iowa Inc is a Drug Rehabilitation Center that is located at 1200 University Street Des Moines, IA. 50314.
    Center for Behavioral Health Iowa Inc can be contacted by calling (515) 244-9500.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Drug Detox, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Drug Detox Services, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Pregnant or expecting mothers, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Access to Recovery
  • Cornerstone Recovery
    Cornerstone Recovery is a Drug Treatment Center that is located at 1111 University Avenue Des Moines, IA. 50314.
    Cornerstone Recovery can be contacted by calling (515) 288-1981.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Court Appointed Services
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
  • Mercy Behavioral Care
    Mercy Behavioral Care is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at 801 5th Street Sioux City, IA. 51101.
    Mercy Behavioral Care can be contacted by calling (712) 279-2438.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • New Directions
    New Directions is a Drug Rehabilitation Program that is located at 217 6th Avenue South Clinton, IA. 52732.
    New Directions can be contacted by calling (563) 243-2124.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis Patients
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • First Step Mercy Recovery Center
    First Step Mercy Recovery Center is a Drug Rehabilitation Center that is located at 1818 48th Street Des Moines, IA. 50310.
    First Step Mercy Recovery Center can be contacted by calling (515) 271-6075.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Drug Detox, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug Rehab - Day Treatment Services, Services for Teens and Adolescents, DUI Clients, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Center for Alcohol and Drug Services
    Center for Alcohol and Drug Services is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at 12160 Utah Avenue Davenport, IA. 52804.
    Center for Alcohol and Drug Services can be contacted by calling (563) 326-1150.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Drug Detox, Sober Living Services, Drug Rehab - Day Treatment Services, Residential Short-Term Treatment for Drug Addiction, Females, Males, DUI Clients, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
  • IA Lutheran Hospital
    IA Lutheran Hospital is a Drug Treatment Facility that is located at 700 East University Des Moines, IA. 50316.
    IA Lutheran Hospital can be contacted by calling (515) 263-2424.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Drug Detox, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug Rehab - Day Treatment Services, Residential Short-Term Treatment for Drug Addiction, Inpatient Hospital Services, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Females, Males
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
  • Jackson Recovery Centers Inc
    Jackson Recovery Centers Inc is a Drug Treatment Facility that is located at 19 Lincoln Street SE Le Mars, IA. 51031.
    Jackson Recovery Centers Inc can be contacted by calling (712) 546-7868.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, DUI Clients
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
  • Prairie Ridge
    Prairie Ridge is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at 320 North Eisenhower Avenue Mason City, IA. 50402.
    Prairie Ridge can be contacted by calling (641) 424-2391.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Sober Living Services, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug Rehab - Day Treatment Services, Residential Short-Term Treatment for Drug Addiction, Residential Long-Term Treatment for Drug Abuse, Pregnant or expecting mothers, Females, DUI Clients, Court Appointed Services, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
  • Northeast Iowa Mental Health Center
    Northeast Iowa Mental Health Center is a Drug Rehab that is located at 905 Montgomery Street Decorah, IA. 52101.
    Northeast Iowa Mental Health Center can be contacted by calling (563) 382-3649.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Females, DUI Clients, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
  • Orchard Place Child Guidence Center
    Orchard Place Child Guidence Center is a Drug Rehab Facility that is located at 620 8th Street Des Moines, IA. 50309.
    Orchard Place Child Guidence Center can be contacted by calling (515) 697-5700.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug Rehab - Day Treatment Services, Services for Teens and Adolescents
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Manning Regional Healthcare Center
    Manning Regional Healthcare Center is a Drug Rehabilitation Facility that is located at 410 Main Street Manning, IA. 51455.
    Manning Regional Healthcare Center can be contacted by calling (712) 655-2300x350.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Drug Detox, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug Rehab - Day Treatment Services, Residential Short-Term Treatment for Drug Addiction, Residential Long-Term Treatment for Drug Abuse, Inpatient Hospital Services, Dual Diagnosis Patients, AIDS/HIV Patients, Lesbian and Gay Drug Rehabs, Drug Rehab for Seniors, Females, Males, DUI Clients
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Compass Pointe
    Compass Pointe is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at 1126 Main Street Hull, IA. 51239.
    Compass Pointe can be contacted by calling (712) 439-1170.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, DUI Clients, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
  • Mental Health Institute
    Mental Health Institute is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at 1200 East Washington Street Mount Pleasant, IA. 52641.
    Mental Health Institute can be contacted by calling (319) 385-7231.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Residential Short-Term Treatment for Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis Patients
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Community and Family Resources
    Community and Family Resources is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at 1619 South High Avenue Ames, IA. 50010.
    Community and Family Resources can be contacted by calling (515) 232-3206.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Patients
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
  • Great River Medical Center
    Great River Medical Center is a Drug Rehabilitation Center that is located at 1221 South Gear Avenue West Burlington, IA. 52655.
    Great River Medical Center can be contacted by calling (319) 768-3725.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, DUI Clients
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Substance Abuse Services Center Inc
    Substance Abuse Services Center Inc is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at 799 Main Street Dubuque, IA. 52001.
    Substance Abuse Services Center Inc can be contacted by calling (563) 582-3784.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Females, Males, DUI Clients, Court Appointed Services, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
  • Covenant Medical Center Horizons
    Covenant Medical Center Horizons is a Drug Rehabilitation Facility that is located at 2101 Kimball Avenue Waterloo, IA. 50702.
    Covenant Medical Center Horizons can be contacted by calling (319) 272-2650.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug Rehab - Day Treatment Services, Residential Short-Term Treatment for Drug Addiction
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Broadlawns Medical Center
    Broadlawns Medical Center is a Drug Rehab that is located at 1801 Hickman Road Des Moines, IA. 50314.
    Broadlawns Medical Center can be contacted by calling (515) 282-6610.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance