Iowa Inpatient Drug Rehab Programs

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Meet the Pros

Jay Hansen

Executive Director Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare

Jay has worked for Prairie Ridge since 1974 and has served as the Executive Director since 1984. He is past President of ISPDA and was involved in the original NIATx project sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. He currently serves on the Iowa Board of Health and has provided numerous trainings and presentations at the National, State and Local level.

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Dr. Jose Angel

Medical Director St. Gregory Recovery Center

Dr. Jose Angel is a Medical Doctor with certification and specialty in Internal Medicine. As a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Medicine and Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicince, Dr. Angel has a special relationship with Iowa and has cared for patients suffering from dependence and addiction for years.

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Kermit Dahlen

CEO Jackson Recovery Centers - Women and Children's Center

Kermit Dahlen has been CEO of Jackson Recovery for the past 32 years, and has worked in the addiction field for 40 years. Dahlen’s extensive history in the addiction field includes member and current Chairperson for the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers, founder and former chairman of the Chemical Dependency Treatment Providers of Iowa, founder and former chair of the National Adolescent Treatment Consortium, long-term member and former chair of the Iowa Substance Abuse Directors Association, and current executive committee member of the Iowa Behavioral Health Association. Dahlen has testified on behalf of the addiction field both nationally and in Iowa to committees of both houses and special study committees. He has presented workshops on both a state and local level on addiction program leadership, addiction treatment processes, and many addiction related topics. Dahlen has also served as a mentor for a number of young leaders in the field of addiction as part of the Addiction Transfer Technology Center.

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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.