- by Tracey L. Kelley
Many diseases are laced with judgment. If a person struggles with obesity, for example, they’re sometimes viewed as lazy. Or someone with a mental health disorder just needs to “snap...
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Drug Addiction
- by Tracey L. Kelley
Craving drugs or alcohol isn’t quite the same as wanting that first jolt of caffeine in the morning, desiring a chocolate chip cookie, or needing a smoke break.The intensity of...
- by Terry Hurley
Ambien is a powerful prescription drug used by many people to help them get a good night’s sleep. Initially, it was thought that Ambien was a safer and less addictive...
- by Cheryl Cirelli
Addiction recovery is a transformative journey towards a healthier and more fulfilling life, but it can often come with its share of physical and emotional challenges, including pain. Managing pain...
- by Tracey L. Kelley
Across the country, fentanyl has become an epidemic, including in Iowa. In May 2023, television news station KWWL reported that more than 80 percent of opioid-related deaths in 2021–2022 involved...
- by Ivory Plains
Who is really in control? We all crave the sensation of being “in control” of our lives. Even when our actions appear hazardous or counterproductive, we strive to convince ourselves,...
- by Ivory Plains
What Are Opioids? Opioids are a class of drugs that include both prescription medications and illegal substances. They are known for their pain-relieving (analgesic) properties and their ability to produce...
