Symptoms of Problem Gambling
According to Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) data from 2019, 315,000 adult Iowans experienced at least one problem related to their gambling in the year prior. “Iowans who have problems with their gambling [...]
Problem Gambling Awareness
Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services are increasing awareness of the dangers of gambling in our ten-county catchment area. It is important to raise awareness about Problem Gambling and its effects. According to the [...]
Alcohol Awareness for April
Though other substance concerns make headlines, alcohol use continues to be a health concern. It is the third-leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. and affects adults and adolescents alike. Alcohol Awareness Month [...]
Poison Prevention Awareness
Sieda Prevention reminds you to prepare, prevent, and protect your home. National Poison Prevention Awareness Month takes place every March. It’s important because most poisonings occur at home and we often don’t think about [...]
Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
The week of March 22nd through the 28th is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, an annual event. To connect teens with resources to “Shatter the Myths” about drugs and alcohol. Sieda Prevention hopes [...]
Tobacco and The Environment
Sieda Tobacco Prevention Specialist, Lisa M. provides education and programming across our counties to spread the dangers of all forms of tobacco. Tobacco use is not only a health issue it is also an [...]
Smoking and Heart Disease – Wear Red Day!
National Wear Red Day is on February 5th, 2021, and occurs each year to raise awareness about heart disease. What can you do to be more heart-healthy & protect your heart? Here are some [...]
Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division Sees Record Liquor Sales
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) has announced that liquor sales for the month of December reached $42.8 million. This represents a record number for liquor sales in a single month. An increase of [...]
Tobacco Quitline Program for People with Behavioral Health Conditions
Sieda Tobacco Prevention suggests the Quitline program which provides intensive long-term support to quit tobacco products for good. People with mental health and substance use conditions have unique hurdles when quitting tobacco. National Jewish Health [...]
Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division Releases Annual Report
(ANKENY) – The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) released its fiscal year 2020 annual report on December 11th, 2020. Overall, total liquor sales were $367.3 million, an increase of 8.2 percent over the previous [...]