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ASAC offers a thorough assessment of a person’s use of substances to determine if treatment is warranted, and if so, what level of care is most appropriate. We will then work with each individual to identify the most appropriate and cost-effective treatment option for their specific needs.

Recovery is possible, find out how we can help!

Medication Assisted Treatment is now available at ASAC!

Bring recovery and hope to those struggling with addiction by giving your time, goods and money.
Each gift will be utilized to assist in changing lives.

Not always the most glamorous jobs, but every bit of effort helps. There are several ways you can volunteer,
either as an individual, or with a group

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What are the signs of substance abuse? How do I get into residential treatment?
Find out the answers to these questions and more!

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ASAC offers a variety of training opportunities for professional in the
medical and substance abuse treatment fields.

News

International Overdose Awareness Day

International Overdose Awareness Day is a globally held event on August 31st that aims to raise awareness about overdose and reduce stigma concerning drug-related death. This day supports friends and family dealing with grief related to overdoses a ... Read More

International Overdose Awareness Day

Iowa’s Smokefree Air Act Marks 10th Anniversary

The Iowa Smokefree Air Act turns 10 years old July 1, 2018. Iowa is one of 25 states that have enacted comprehensive smoke-free laws addressing secondhand smoke exposure in workplaces, restaurants and bars. Iowa Governor Chet Culver signed the Smokef ... Read More

Iowa’s Smokefree Air Act Marks 10th Anniversary

Summer Substance Use

Iowa summertime is full of outdoor activities, longer days in the sun, and time with family and friends. Schools are out and youth, specifically teens have much more free time and lack of supervision. In addition there are summer holidays ofte ... Read More

Summer Substance Use

The 2018 Cedar Rapids PrideFest

Substance Abuse within LGBTQ Communities People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) are often faced with stigma and discrimination throughout their lives. Due to this discrimination, LGBTQ+ communities are at a higher ris ... Read More

The 2018 Cedar Rapids PrideFest

The 2018 Pacesetter Youth Camp visits ASAC!

The Pacesetter Youth Camp is affiliated with United Way of East Central Iowa and is comprised of a handful of middle-schoolers, ages 10 through 14. Led by strong community advocates and leaders (including TrueNorth’s VP of Human Resources), Pac ... Read More

The 2018 Pacesetter Youth Camp visits ASAC!

Tobacco and Nicotine Free Parks

Out of current tobacco users, about 90% started as teens, and over 75% want to quit. Supporting Tobacco-Free parks (TFP) and recreation areas sends an important message, especially to youth: tobacco use is unhealthy and unnecessary. Most understand ... Read More

Tobacco and Nicotine Free Parks

Faces of ACEs and Resiliency

Recognizing Our Young Artists The Area Substance Abuse Council, in partnership with the Marion Arts Council, is holding a recognition event to honor the children in our community who provided art work to be displayed at the Faces of ACEs event schedu ... Read More

Faces of ACEs and Resiliency

Prevention Today for a Better Tomorrow

National Prevention Week Highlights Importance of Being Proactive May 13th through the 19th is recognized as National Prevention Week, an annual occurrence recognized by communities, organizations, and public health agencies across the country. As th ... Read More

Prevention Today for a Better Tomorrow