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Addiction Treatment Facilities Serving the Cherokee, Iowa Area:

Jackson Recovery Centers Inc Cherokee County Satellite Office

789 1/2 North 2nd Street
Cherokee, IA. 51012
712-225-2441

The essence of our organization exists in our human spirit - the spirit and passion of those that serve and the spirit and determination of those who accept our services. We are dedicated to raising awareness of our cause and serving those in need. Jackson offers state-of-the-art addiction and co-occurring disorder treatment. Our highly-trained staff strives to bring love and hope to adults and their families who are affected by addiction. We have developed a treatment model where our staff and patients mentor, help and teach each other lifelong skills centered on recovery. Individual, Group, Family, and Multi-family Therapy, Medication-assisted treatment to assist with detoxification and cravings, Psychiatric services to help with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, On-site medical and psychiatric care (Sioux City office only), On-site child care during primary treatment hours (Sioux City office only), Relapse Prevention Services, Gender Specific Group Therapy, Aftercare/Continuing Care�''for people who have completed primary treatment and need some additional support. Synergy Center is an inpatient treatment facility that specializes in drug and alcohol addiction treatment and co-occurring disorder treatment for adult men. WHAT WE OFFER - Evidence-based substance abuse, addiction and co-occurring disorder treatment, Detoxification and stabilization, On-site professional medical care, On-site psychiatric and mental health care, Trauma-informed care, Family programming to support loved ones, Integration into a 12-Step recovery program, Individualized treatment plan and treatment stay, Therapeutic environment where patients support each other. WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT - Intimate, private setting for personalized treatment, Recreational, social, and physical activities

Plains Area Mental Health Center Storm Lake

728 Erie Street
Storm Lake, IA. 50588
712-213-8402

Plains Area Mental Health Center is 18.9 miles from Cherokee, IA

The objective of the Plains Area Mental Health Center is to offer affordable quality mental health services to the people of communities that they serve, respecting every person's dignity, worth, and potential for success and growth. Ensuring an atmosphere of dedication and confidentiality, the agency puts its people first. Further, it upholds fairness and equality at all times.

Jackson Recovery Centers Inc Plymouth County Satellite

19 Lincoln Street SE
Le Mars, IA. 51031
712-546-7868

Jackson Recovery Centers Inc is 31.6 miles from Cherokee, IA

The essence of our organization exists in our human spirit - the spirit and passion of those that serve and the spirit and determination of those who accept our services. We are dedicated to raising awareness of our cause and serving those in need. Jackson offers state-of-the-art addiction and co-occurring disorder treatment. Our highly-trained staff strives to bring love and hope to adults and their families who are affected by addiction. We have developed a treatment model where our staff and patients mentor, help and teach each other lifelong skills centered on recovery. Individual, Group, Family, and Multi-family Therapy, Medication-assisted treatment to assist with detoxification and cravings, Psychiatric services to help with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, On-site medical and psychiatric care (Sioux City office only), On-site child care during primary treatment hours (Sioux City office only), Relapse Prevention Services, Gender Specific Group Therapy, Aftercare/Continuing Care�''for people who have completed primary treatment and need some additional support. Synergy Center is an inpatient treatment facility that specializes in drug and alcohol addiction treatment and co-occurring disorder treatment for adult men. WHAT WE OFFER - Evidence-based substance abuse, addiction and co-occurring disorder treatment, Detoxification and stabilization, On-site professional medical care, On-site psychiatric and mental health care, Trauma-informed care, Family programming to support loved ones, Integration into a 12-Step recovery program, Individualized treatment plan and treatment stay, Therapeutic environment where patients support each other. WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT - Intimate, private setting for personalized treatment, Recreational, social, and physical activities

Jackson Recovery Centers OBrien County Satellite Office

2400 Park Street
Sheldon, IA. 51201
712-584-2030

Jackson Recovery Centers is 32.9 miles from Cherokee, Iowa

Jackson Recovery Centers provides recovery treatment and rehab services such as inpatient rehab facilities, long term drug treatment, short term addiction treatment centers, intensive outpatient treatment, inpatient detox centers, and others to clients residing in Cherokee and its surrounding areas so that they conquer their alcohol and drug abuse issues and find full sobriety. It has services - such as trauma-related counseling, anger management, cognitive/behavior therapy, brief intervention approach, motivational interviewing, group therapy, and others - which follow its philosophy of the programs that work most effectively. This is because Jackson Recovery Centers believes that full recovery can only be achieved through highly personalized care.

Further, the drug and alcohol treatment program specializes in many other programs - like co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, programs for the hearing impaired, transgender or (LGBT) clients, legal advocacy, social skills development, persons with eating disorders and more - as well as many other treatment modalities that you can find listed below. Further, this drug and alcohol treatment program has aftercare programs that work in line with its treatment methods to ensure that clients achieve and maintain full, lasting, and permanent abstinence and sobriety from alcohol and drugs.

Lastly, Jackson Recovery Centers accepts private health insurance, cash or self-payment, medicaid, medicare, sliding fee scale, state corrections or juvenile justice funds, other state funds, and more.

Commonly Asked Questions about Addiction and Treatment

How do addictive drugs influence behavior?

Addictive drugs influence behavior by interacting with the brain's reward system. This system is responsible for driving pleasurable feelings and motivating behaviors essential to human survival, such as eating and socializing. Addictive substances can hijack this system, leading to changes in behavior and brain function.

Here's a simplified explanation of how this works:

Alteration of Neurotransmitter Activity: Addictive substances often increase the levels of certain neurotransmitters, chemicals that transmit signals between nerve cells in the brain. One key neurotransmitter affected by many drugs is dopamine, which is closely associated with feelings of pleasure and reward.

Overstimulation of the Reward System: By increasing dopamine levels, addictive drugs overstimulate the reward system, often creating a sense of euphoria. This intense pleasure can lead individuals to repeat the drug use to recapture this feeling.

Development of Tolerance and Dependence: Over time, the brain adapts to the increased dopamine levels by producing less dopamine or reducing the number of receptors that can receive signals. As a result, the drug's effects are lessened, a phenomenon known as tolerance. This can lead users to take increasingly larger doses of the drug to achieve the same dopamine high. This cycle can lead to dependence, where the brain relies on the drug to function normally.

Withdrawal and Cravings: When the drug is not taken, withdrawal symptoms can occur as the brain attempts to rebalance itself. These can include negative emotions like anxiety and depression, physical symptoms like nausea or restlessness, and intense cravings for the drug.

Compulsive Drug-seeking Behavior: As the cycle of tolerance, dependence, withdrawal, and cravings continues, individuals may engage in compulsive drug-seeking behavior, even when faced with negative health, social, or legal consequences. This is a key characteristic of addiction.

Impairment in Decision-making and Self-control: Long-term drug use can also cause changes to other areas of the brain that impair decision-making, self-control, judgment, learning, and memory, further fueling the cycle of addiction.

Can a drug addict change?

Yes, a person struggling with drug addiction can certainly change. It's important to understand that addiction is a chronic, but treatable, disease. Like other chronic diseases, it's not about a "cure" but about managing the condition effectively.

Overcoming addiction typically involves a combination of self-awareness, willingness to change, support, and professional treatment. A key part of the process is the individual's motivation to improve their life and overcome their dependency on substances.

However, recovery from addiction often involves setbacks and challenges. The process can be difficult and time-consuming, requiring substantial personal commitment and support from others. Professional treatment can take several forms, including detoxification, medication-assisted therapy, counseling, and support groups.

Many people who were once addicted to drugs have gone on to live productive, healthy, and fulfilling lives. The journey to recovery is often a lifelong process of maintaining sobriety and managing triggers and cravings.

While change is indeed possible for someone struggling with addiction, it is typically a complex process requiring substantial effort, support, and treatment.

What is drug addiction commonly called in the mental health fields?

In the mental health field, drug addiction is commonly referred to as a "Substance Use Disorder" (SUD). This term is used in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), which is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States.

A Substance Use Disorder is defined as a pattern of behaviors characterized by an inability to control or cut down on use, spending a lot of time obtaining the substance, craving the substance, failing to fulfill obligations at work, school, or home due to substance use, and continuing to use the substance despite knowing it's causing physical or psychological harm.

Substance Use Disorders can be further categorized based on the specific substance involved, such as Alcohol Use Disorder, Opioid Use Disorder, Cannabis Use Disorder, and so forth. The severity of the disorder is also assessed (mild, moderate, or severe) based on the number of diagnostic criteria met by an individual.

It's worth noting that this terminology emphasizes the understanding of drug addiction as a medical disorder, rather than a moral failing or a matter of willpower. This shift in language is part of a larger effort to reduce stigma and promote a more compassionate, effective approach to treatment.