Iowa Inpatient Drug Rehab Programs

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Meet the Pros

Kelly Grunhovd, CPS

Prevention Manager Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare

Kelly Grunhovd is the Prevention Program Manager/Program Director. She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2002 with Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Spanish. While studying at the University of Northern Iowa, she concentrated her class load in Psychology of Adjustment and Abnormal Psychology. She was also able to fine tune her Spanish skills by studying a semester in Spain. Ms. Grunhovd is a certified instructor for Strengthening Families Program, Reconnecting Youth and Prime for Life programs.

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Kimberly Brangoccio

Clinical Supervisor Powell Chemical Dependency Center

Kimberly Brangoccio is our clinical supervisor and brings a wealth of experience in guiding successful substance abuse treatment programs. Kim is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Employee Assistance Professional and an Advanced Chemical Dependency Counselor with 30 years of experience. She has been in Des Moines for 16 years and lived and worked in Los Angeles, CA and eastern Iowa prior to that. She is very involved in church and also enjoys running, swimming and entertaining in her leisure time. She is married and has a son and daughter.

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Nick Leerhoff, CADC

Clinical Director St. Gregory Recovery Center

Meet Nick Leerhoff, Clinical Director for SGRC. He says he is proud to be part of an organization that helps individuals rebuild their core values and overall happiness. “If we can help people get back to what made them whole, it can make families whole, and change communities. We can instill virtues such as Love, Hope, and Faith into society as a whole.” We also congratulate Nick in welcoming a new baby girl into his family life this month!

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Treatment Facts

• Iowa ranks 2nd in treatment centers servicing/accepting access to Recovery (ATR) vouchers per 100,000 residents. Colorado is just 1 spot worse, ranked 3 out of the United States. Idaho is ranked one spot better at spot 1.
• When adjusted for population, Iowa ranks 7th in treatment centers servicing/accepting adolescents. Colorado is just 1 spot worse, ranked 8 out of the United States. South Dakota is just 1 spot better, ranked 6 out of the United States.
• For matrix model clients, Iowa ranks 8th in population-adjusted treatment centers. Hawaii is ranked slightly worse, ranked 9. Minnesota is ranked one spot better at spot 7.
• Iowa is 11th among U.S. states in treatment centers servicing or accepting state Financed Insurance. Kentucky is just 1 spot worse, ranked 12 out of the United States. Connecticut is just 1 spot better, ranked 10 out of the United States.
• Iowa ranks 13th in treatment centers servicing/accepting medicaid per 100,000 residents. Oregon is just 1 spot worse, ranked 14 out of the United States. West Virginia is just 1 spot better, ranked 12 out of the United States.

More Information

Every year, the government surveys the American population to glean information about the drug habits and drug perceptions of responders. The goal is to utilize this information to provide better treatment options and enhance prevention efforts. Unfortunately, the survey – published as Iowa Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues At-A-Glance by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – revealed that Iowa has a serious issue with binge drinking.

Does someone in your family in Iowa struggle with alcohol abuse, binge drinking or an alcohol addiction? Is drug use a problem? Don’t wait to intervene.

Call now to learn more about the options that your loved one can utilize on their road to recovery.

The Risks Associated With Binge Drinking

Unfortunately, many people believe that it’s harmless to drink more than five drinks in a sitting a couple times a week. For some, this describes a normal Friday and Saturday night – at least. However, that danger in this practice can’t be overemphasized. Studies show that binge drinking can cause the same chronic health problems experienced by alcoholics. Also, the risk of accident due to driving under the influence is far higher because many who binge drink do so away from home – and often believe that they can “handle their alcohol” and are okay to drive when they are far from okay.

A problem for young, middle-aged and older adults, it’s an issue that affects every portion of the community. If Iowans with binge drinking problems are unable to moderate or limit their alcohol intake, it may be an issue that should be addressed in a professional treatment setting.

Top Drugs of Abuse in Iowa

Alcohol isn’t the only substance causing problems for Iowa residents.

Over the past 15 years, the rates of abuse of different substances have remained relatively constant with the exception of methamphetamine. Hardly ever mentioned as a drug of choice among drug rehab participants in Iowa in 1992, the rates of use have crept up from less than 5 percent of all admissions to about 30 percent in just over 10 years.

Additionally, the rates of abuse of both alcohol and drugs have increased among Iowa drug rehab patients in recent years. More and more people are seeking help dealing with withdrawal symptoms and cravings due to more than one drug of abuse. For some, this can mean the need for more intensified or more directed treatment options.

Which Treatment Options Are Right for Your Family Member?

Depending on a number of different issues, the answer to this question will vary.