Substance Abuse Concerns
Experimenting with and use of alcohol and/or drugs during the college years has often been a concern and may significantly impact one’s ability to experience success. If you have concerns for yourself or another, please contact a DMACC Counselor to discuss possible options. Counselors are available on a confidential basis and have access to resources for assessment, evaluation, and if necessary, treatment.
Community Resources
Des Moines, Iowa Area
Alcoholics Anonymous Cornerstone Recovery Center Mercy First Step Powell Chemical Dependency Center |
Broadlawns Medical Center VA Central Iowa Healthcare System Ankeny Substance Abuse Project House of Mercy |
Boone, Iowa Area
Center for Addictions Recovery Alcoholics Anonymous |
Community & Family Resources |
Carroll, Iowa Area
New View Substance Abuse Treatment & Prevention Center
Carroll, IA
712-792-1344
Newton, Iowa Area
Capstone Behavioral Healthcare
641-792-4012
Further Information
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse Prevention
http://www.med.unc.edu/alcohol/prevention - Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
http://dasis3.samhsa.gov/ - Frequently Asked Questions
http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/faq.htm - Mental Health Services Locator
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases - Nationwide Alcohol and Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Information
http://www.addict-help.com/ - Information for parent/teen discussions
http://www.drugfree.org - Alcohol Abuse Screening Quiz / Drug Abuse Screening Quiz
http://alcoholism.about.com/
- Free Quit Smoking Support Program
http://www.quitnet.com - Alcoholism and Drug Intervention and Prevention for College Students
http://www.factsontap.org - Information on Alcoholism
http://alcoholism.about.com/od/tx_ai/qt/ia03.htm
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