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Recovery News in Iowa
Opioid Settlement Funds
Polk County is allowed to allocate funds for projects related to prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction and plans to use Opioid Settlement Funds to invest in high-need areas with the greatest impact on people with lived experience in a transparent, intentional, and sustainable manner.
Free Naloxone Vending Machines Unveiled Across Linn County
Seven new vending machines, stocked with Narcan and other free health items, are working to break down barriers and save lives. Click here to learn more and find locations near you.
Full Circle Recovery Receives Opioid Settlement Fund Supports for People With Lived Experiences Grant
Full Circle Recovery has been awarded a grant for $200,000 through the Polk County Opioid Settlement Fund Supports for People with Lived Experience to expand its Corrections Recovery Coaching Program (CRCP) in Polk County.
Congratulations, CRUSH, for Receiving the 2024 Governor's Volunteer Award for your outstanding commitment and service to the State of Iowa!
CRUSH Recovery Community Center has been honored with the 2024 Governor's Volunteer Award. Click the link above to learn more about the award and to see a list of the 2024 awardees.
Live Music, Resource Nights, and More at Rise Community Center!
Check out the RISE Recovery Community Center calendar for a list of incredible community events happening in the Des Moines area this year. Events include weekly resource nights, speakers, live music, social events, and more! Click the link above to find Rise's calendar!
Congratulations to Rod Courtney for becoming a Freedom Festival 2024 Hero!
CRUSH's own Executive Director, Rod Courtney, will be recognized as a Freedom Festival Hero during this summer's festival in Cedar Rapids. Click here to learn more!
New "Dry Bar" Revolutionizes Bar Culture in Iowa City
This bar has everything a traditional bar has, except for alcohol. The bar, named "Unimpaired," offers a space to be social without the pressure to drink.
Addicted: Alcohol
It's not uncommon to drink in college, but could it really turn to addiction? Iowa State Daily covers what it means to be addicted to alcohol in college and how you can work on your path to recovery.
Iowa State Boasts Newly Accredited Collegiate Recovery Program
Iowa's peer-based recovery support community has only become stronger and more popular. This article covers the accreditation process, the role of the student-based community, and the importance of a space like this on college campuses.