Does Drug Rehab Work? Ames IA

Drug rehab does work but the qualifying factor of how well has less to do with the drug rehab and more to do with the individual. The number one deciding factor in how well drug rehab center works comes down to one thing – Willingness. How willing are you to do what it takes to get sober? Most drug rehab centers are staffed with professionals who have made the journey to recovery and want to help others do the same. If you are willing, help is available in Ames.

Community and Family Resources
(515) 232-3206
1619 South High Avenue
Ames, IA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Seven 12 House
(515) 233-5048
712 Burnett Street
Ames, IA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Residential beds for clients' children
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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New Life Outpatient Center Inc
(563) 355-0055
Paul Revere Square Suite 200 North
Davenport, IA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders

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House of Mercy
(515) 643-6500
1409 Clark Street
Des Moines, IA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Residential beds for clients' children

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Northeast Iowa Mental Health Center
(563) 382-3649
905 Montgomery Street
Decorah, IA
Hotline
(563) 382-3649
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Youth and Shelter Services
(515) 233-3141
420 Kellogg Avenue
Ames, IA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Center for Addiction Recovery Inc
(515) 433-0369
806 7th Street
Boone, IA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Community and Family Resources
(712) 335-4585
23 3rd Avenue NE
Pocahontas, IA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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New Opportunities Inc
(515) 386-4795
1000 West Lincolnway
Jefferson, IA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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New Opportunities Inc
(641) 747-3354
411 State Street
Guthrie Center, IA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Does Drug Rehab Work?

Drug rehab does work but the qualifying factor of how well has less to do with the drug rehab and more to do with the individual. The number one deciding factor in how well drug rehab center works comes down to one thing – Willingness. How willing are you to do what it takes to get sober?


Most drug rehab centers are staffed with professionals who have made the journey to recovery and want to help others do the same. If you are willing, help is available.

How Does Drug Rehab Work?

Drug rehab works by severing your physical dependency on drugs and alcohol and begins the process of severing your psychological dependency.

Drug rehab offers a safe, structured and sober environment where professionals help you learn the tools and life skills necessary to get sober and stay sober. It’s not enough to just stop drinking or taking drugs. The underlying issues that caused you to reach for drugs and alcohol in the first place will still be there and this is what requires work.

Drug rehab offers a safe environment where you start working through these issues without numbing or self-medicating with drugs and alcohol – maybe for the first time in your life. It can be uncomfortable and even emotionally draining. When individuals get sober for the first time after years of drugs and alcohol, it can feel like an emotional roller coaster. It’s helpful to be in a safe place during this time. These mood swings subside with time in sobriety and application of the tools learned in drug reha...

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