Abby's hard road to recovery from heroin addiction
Abby describes years of withdrawal anguish and relapse, her son Elliott, and a long journey through rehab and treatment. After multiple attempts, she joins Heart of Iowa with Ben and Elliott, works toward stability, attends group programs, and envisions a future with education, work, and healthier family life.
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Abby Story: A Woman’s Journey Through Recovery
An in depth profile documents Abby and her mother with officials at Heart of Iowa and the Area Substance Abuse Council program for women and children. The Gazette conducted extensive interviews and photography over 23 hours to tell her life story while preserving her confidentiality by omitting her last name.
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Heart of Iowa
Elliott
Dubuque
Mississippi
Cedar Rapids
Ex- Te Gazette
Gazette
Heart of
Iowa
Area Substance Abuse Council
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