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Des Moines boasts lush parks, cycling trails, and a vibrant arts scene with top-tier events like the Des Moines Arts Festival. Sadly, opioid-related overdose deaths in Polk County rose 35% from 2020 to 2021, while fentanyl overdose fatalities spiked 32%.

Fighting Addiction in Des Moines

Groups like the Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition raise awareness, distribute naloxone, and connect individuals to treatment. Community organizations host recovery meetings, fostering supportive environments. Law enforcement collaborates on outreach to curb substance abuse.

Polk County Statistics

  • Opioid deaths up 35% (2020-2021)
  • Fentanyl deaths up 32% (2020-2021)
  • Meth use up 62% (2010-2020)
  • Drug death rate 8.5 per 100,000
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Des Moines offers hope for those battling addiction. With compassionate treatment centers, you can find the support needed to overcome substance abuse. Though the path is challenging, many in our community have achieved sobriety. You have the strength to reclaim your life and well-being through comprehensive, evidence-based care right here in Des Moines.

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Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Des Moines, IA

Des Moines is the capital of Iowa, located where the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers meet. It was founded in 1843 as Fort Des Moines. With a 2024 population of 208,254, it’s the most populous city in Iowa.

People in Des Moines enjoy outdoor activities like biking trails, parks, and the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. The city also has a vibrant arts and culture scene.

Des Moines hosts many cultural festivals and events like the Des Moines Arts Festival, one of the nation’s top art fairs. It has museums, performing arts venues, and public art installations.

With its affordable cost of living, outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, and central location, Des Moines provides a supportive environment for focusing on recovery.

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Awareness Campaigns

In Des Moines, organizations like the Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition work to raise awareness about substance abuse and provide compassionate support. They offer education on safer drug use, distribute naloxone to prevent overdoses, and connect people to treatment resources.

Community groups like Your Life Iowa host recovery support meetings across the city, fostering a sense of community and empowerment for those struggling with addiction. Events like the Powell Chemical Dependency Center Annual Banquet raise funds and awareness.

Legislative Measures

Des Moines has implemented harm reduction strategies like syringe service programs and naloxone distribution to combat overdoses. The Polk County Health Department provides harm reduction kits with safe use supplies.

Law enforcement in Des Moines, including the Des Moines Police Department, collaborates with community organizations on outreach and prevention efforts. Programs like Neighborhood Based Service Delivery connect officers with residents to address quality-of-life issues.

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Opioid Settlement Funds in Polk County

Polk County, Iowa is receiving over $17 million from a national litigation settlement with pharmaceutical companies to address the harms of opioid use. The funds are managed by Polk County Behavioral Health & Disability Services, with a focus on supporting people with lived experience through prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery initiatives.[1][2]

Find Treatment in Iowa

Iowa ranks 2nd lowest in the nation for illicit drug use, but 12% of its residents are still using these drugs every single year. Methamphetamines account for more than 90% of all drug-related prison admissions in Iowa. Alcohol is the most widely abused substance in the state, with 23% of residents admitting to heavy drinking.

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    Statistic Citations:
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2023). Treatment and Recovery. National Institutes of Health.
  • Office of Drug Control Policy. (2021). Iowa Drug Trends June 2021. Retrieved from https://yourlifeiowa.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/Iowa%20Drug%20Trends%20June%202021.pdf
  • Executive Office of the President. (n.d.). Iowa Drug Control Update. Retrieved from https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/docs/state_profile-iowa.pdf
    • Opioid Settlement Citations:
  • Polk County Board of Supervisors. (n.d.). Opioid Settlement Funds Grants Available. Retrieved from https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/board-of-supervisors/board-of-supervisors-news-and-press-releases/opioid-settlement-funds-grants-available/
  • Polk County Behavioral Health & Disability Services. (n.d.). Opioid Settlement Funds. Retrieved from https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/behavioral-health-disability-services/opioid-settlement-funds/
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