Ankeny, IA

Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers in Ankeny, IA

Ankeny is a city in Polk County Iowa that has around 45,562 residents. It's considered the #2 city to live in in Iowa, due to its low unemployment rate (2.3%), low crime rate and a lower cost of living than the US average. Ankeny is a growing city but is holding on to its small town feel, giving it the nickname "œThe Gentle Big City".

As gentle as the city is, if you are fighting addiction you might feel like you are alone. Its important to understand that you aren't alone by any means. Ankeny has treatment centers there to help you, you just have to make the tough decision that you need to get help. If you feel like you need a little guidance, give us a call we can help you find the treatment center that fits you best.

How Are Pregnant Women and Their Babies Affected by Drugs and Alcohol?

Everything a woman ingests or inhales goes into her bloodstream, and pregnant women are no different. The placenta carries her bloodstream to her baby in the womb, and with it, any harmful toxins from drugs or alcohol that she may be abusing. Whether it's nicotine, beer, cocktails, prescription drugs, or any array of illicit drugs, these can have a negative impact on her pre-born baby. Cocain and nicotine have both been associated with low weight at birth and premature birth according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Some substances can lead to dependence of the baby on them, and therefore would require withdrawal treatment for the baby.

Other conditions that often coexist with drug and alcohol abuse that can adversely affect the fetus are mental health issues of the mother, stress, poor nutrition and degraded prenatal care. Each of these can have a drastic impact on the growth and development of the fetus, physically and mentally.

If you are dependent on drugs and alcohol, and happen to be pregnant, consider traveling to another city or state for your rehab. Traveling for treatment can save you from embarrassment and humiliation as it provides an aspect of anonymity. Another great advantage of traveling for treatment is that it removes you and your baby from the toxic environment that may be contributing to your substance abuse. Traveling for treatment can also provide a catharsis in the travel time, as it gives you an opportunity to reflect on your treatment plan and recovery.

After your recover is when the real battle begins. You will have to struggle to fight the urges. One if the tools available to you is a fellowship. This is a place where you can talk about what you went through and what you're struggling with, with people who understand you on an intimate level. The once that have been sober and clean can help those who have just left rehab and are trying to connect. Everyone works together to create an environment of privacy and partnership. Also consider joining a 12-step treatment to aid in your recovery process.