IA: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
Advocates Focus on Rural Drinking During Alcohol Awareness Month
Substance-abuse prevention advocates are educating people about the dangers of underage drinking during this, Alcohol Awareness Month. In Iowa…
Report: Drug Overdoses More Deadly in Iowa, Nationwide
More Iowa communities are struggling with fatal drug overdoses, according to the latest America's Health Rankings report. State data show Iowa's …
Bill to Reduce Marijuana Possession Penalties Heads to Iowa Senate
DES MOINES, Iowa – Supporters of a bill that would reduce the penalties for first time marijuana possession say it would save Iowans money and …
Trump's Opioid-Emergency Declaration Called an Important Step
DES MOINES, Iowa – Substance-abuse prevention and treatment experts are responding with optimism to President Trump's public-health emergency …
Counterfeit Opioid Pills: New Threat to Iowans
DES MOINES, Iowa - The danger inherent with opioid addiction has gotten worse in Iowa, according to poison-control officials who confirm that fake …
Report Calls for Ending Automatic License Suspensions
DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa should join the majority of states in ending the practice of automatically suspending the drivers' licenses of anyone …
Report: Thinking about Drinking Happens as Early as Age 9
DES MOINES, Iowa – With alcohol being the substance most frequently abused by children and adolescents in the U.S., parents are being urged to …
Former Smokers Centerpiece of New Anti-Smoking Campaign
DES MOINES, Iowa - Colon cancer, vision problems and myths about "vaping," a slang term for using e-cigarettes, are featured in a new CDC campaign …
Iowans Take Precautions for Poison Prevention Week
DES MOINES, Iowa - As National Poison Prevention Week continues, local experts say some simple steps around the home can help reduce the chances of …
Great Recession Cited for Increase in Middle-Aged Suicides
DES MOINES, Iowa - There's been a significant increase in suicides among middle-aged and older adults and it appears a portion of the rise can be …
Eating Disorders in Iowa: Early Treatment is Key
DES MOINES, Iowa - As with many other conditions, early intervention is key to recovery for people struggling with eating disorders, a potentially …
Study: Consequences of Smoking Larger and Deadlier
DES MONIES, Iowa - While many of the dangers of smoking have been well known for some time, new research shows the consequences may be larger and …