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Radix Recovery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, provides comprehensive addiction and dual diagnosis treatment with detox, inpatient, and outpatient levels of care. We are building a community where all who want change are welcome with outpatient opening February 2025, and inpatient in June 2025.
Substance use and mental health often go hand-in-hand. Learn about common co-occurring disorders and how integrated treatment helps individuals recover fully and sustainably.
Dual diagnosis involves both mental illness and substance use, while co-occurring disorders refer to any simultaneous mental health and substance issues. Radix Recovery in Cedar Rapids offers integrated care to address both for lasting recovery.
Xanax, used to treat anxiety and panic disorders, often causes drowsiness due to its sedative effects. While it may help with sleep short-term, long-term use can lead to dependence, tolerance, and rebound insomnia. Use only as prescribed.
Xanax can ease anxiety and panic symptoms, but misuse poses serious risks. Learn about safe dosages, overdose dangers, withdrawal, and treatment options. Radix Recovery offers support for lasting healing from benzodiazepine addiction.
Motivational interviewing and the stages of change model work together to guide individuals through behavior change, helping them overcome ambivalence, set goals, and build lasting recovery from addiction and mental health challenges.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered counseling approach that helps individuals explore ambivalence, build motivation, and gain confidence to make lasting changes—especially in addiction and mental health recovery.
Stimulants like meth, cocaine, and prescription drugs can quickly lead to addiction by hijacking the brain’s reward system. Learn about the most addictive stimulants and how to safely navigate recovery.
Motivational Interviewing helps individuals overcome ambivalence and build motivation for change using empathy, open-ended questions, and affirmations. At Radix Recovery, we guide clients in Cedar Rapids toward lasting recovery and healthier habits.
Group therapy is a powerful tool in addiction recovery, offering connection, education, and support. From psychoeducational and skills groups to CBT and expressive therapy, each type meets unique recovery needs while reducing isolation and promoting healing.