Your Life Iowa – Sieda Prevention
Photo of Ilene Johnson, Prevention Specialist doing a presentation in Centerville about Your Life Iowa in January 2020 If you or a loved one are facing a problem with alcohol, drugs, gambling, mental [...]
New Tobacco 21 Law for Tobacco Prevention
Sieda Tobacco Prevention Specialist with Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services has shared a new Tobacco sales law. As of December 20, 2019, new federal legislation was signed by President Trump. This raises the age for [...]
Behavioral Health & Treatment Services All Staff Team Building
Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services (BHTS) staff worked together this week to complete several team building activities. Because many of the staff work in outer offices, they don’t get to work directly [...]
Danger of Lottery Tickets for Youth
The Holiday Lottery Responsible Gambling Campaign raises awareness about the risks of youth gambling. The focus during the holdiays is to educate communities on the dangers of buying lottery tickets for children. Conversations with [...]
Sieda Prevention and Substance Abuse Education
The definition of prevention is the action of stopping something from happening or arising. Sieda Prevention and Substance Abuse Education staff strive to do just that. Their services span across all ages and [...]
Is Alcohol in Control from Sieda BHTS
Although alcohol misuse has decreased over the years, it is still the most commonly used substance in Iowa. Therefore, making underage drinking, heavy drinkers, and adult binge drinkers a concern for Sieda Behavioral [...]
Increasing Awareness of Problem Gambling
Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services are increasing awareness of the dangers of gambling in our ten-county catchment area. Staff is speaking with lottery retailers and patrons, looking at trends in gaming and discussing [...]
Talking to Your Children about Drugs and Alcohol
Parenting isn’t easy. Especially when it comes to talking to your children about alcohol and drugs. Many parents hope to avoid the subject entirely. However, as a parent, you have far more influence than [...]
New Vaping and Tobacco Cessation Program for Teens
According to the 2018 Iowa Youth Survey, 22.4% of 11th grade students, 8.3% of eighth grade students and 2.4% of sixth grade students currently use e-cigarettes. The long-term health consequences for youth using these products [...]
Study of Gambling in Iowa and Prevention Concerns
Gambling problems can happen without being totally out of control. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), describes at-risk gamblers as those having one or more of the symptoms listed below. With problem gamblers [...]