Addiction and Recovery Collaborative - UI ARC

Addiction and Recovery Collaborative - UI ARC UI ARC is a multi-disciplinary unit within the Department of Psychiatry that seeks to help individuals with substance use disorders on their recovery journey.

That's it! That's the message for today. 💬We're here to help, not judge. Discuss your options with us today: (319) 335-6...
01/16/2026

That's it! That's the message for today. 💬

We're here to help, not judge.

Discuss your options with us today: (319) 335-6980 📞

"Across studies included in the review, one finding emerged consistently: when liver care teams involved addiction medic...
01/15/2026

"Across studies included in the review, one finding emerged consistently: when liver care teams involved addiction medicine specialists in clinical care, patients with co-occurring AUD and ALD were more likely to reduce alcohol use, receive evidence-based medications, and remain engaged in hepatology care." 🌟

Check out this powerful new article on bridging liver disease treatment with addiction care, featuring insights from our very own Dr. Andrea Weber alongside Marcus Osman, MD. Their work highlights the importance of integrated care models that bring addiction medicine into liver disease treatment.

Thank you to Internal Medicine at Iowa for the shout-out to this incredible work!

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Different treatment options exist for substance use disorders – there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Clinical addicti...
01/14/2026

Different treatment options exist for substance use disorders – there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Clinical addiction care offers a range of treatments to meet you where you are.

Find the treatment that works for you: https://uiarc.uiowa.edu/patient-care-services

Outside of Iowa? Visit FindTreatment.gov for national resources.

UI ARC participated in our first team-wide retreat on Friday, and we're already looking forward to the next! 💭🧩🍪In looki...
01/12/2026

UI ARC participated in our first team-wide retreat on Friday, and we're already looking forward to the next! 💭🧩🍪

In looking forward to a new year, our multidisciplinary team gathered together to discuss our hopes and dreams for UI ARC, whether that be achievable within 2026 or an aspiration for 5 years out. We talked about how we can better serve our patients and one another, and learned more about team members that we may not interact with every day.

Thank you to the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy for hosting us in their beautiful space on Grand Ave!

And to all of our team members who could not make it, because patient care must always come first, thank you for holding down the fort so that we could dream big! 🥼

Until next time...

Meet Apoorva Raikwar, the first medical student at Iowa to do a continuity of care (COC) clinic rotation in addiction me...
01/09/2026

Meet Apoorva Raikwar, the first medical student at Iowa to do a continuity of care (COC) clinic rotation in addiction medicine!

When Apoorva set out into her fourth year of medical school, she didn't know the impact that working in the MAT Clinic would have on her education and the rest of her career. As the first medical student at the University of Iowa to do a continuity of care (or "COC") rotation in addiction medicine, there weren't program graduates or past metrics to look at; just this idea that was able to come to fruition via the flexibility and determination of Apoorva and UI ARC's clinical staff.

Since June, Apoorva has been working one half-day per week in the MAT Outpatient Clinic, taking on her own patients (from start to finish!). Her interest in addiction medicine, specifically in addressing perinatal substance use, has only been intensified by her experience here and she recommends that every M4 do a COC rotation. We cannot wait to see where Apoorva ends up, and anywhere across the country would be lucky to have her as a resident. 🥼

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Dry January is a great time to reset and recharge. 📆If you or someone you know is looking to take a break or make a chan...
01/08/2026

Dry January is a great time to reset and recharge. 📆

If you or someone you know is looking to take a break or make a change from alcohol or other substances, it doesn't have to be as daunting as it seems. We don't care where you are at in your recovery journey, just where you want to be. 👍

UI ARC's team consists of doctors, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, peer recovery coaches (who are living in recovery themselves), and many others who can't wait to help you or your loved one take the first steps.

Contact us today:
(319) 335-6980
UIARC@healthcare.uiowa.edu

Outside of Iowa? Find nationwide resources at samhsa.gov/families

This January, SAMHSA and UI ARC observe Substance Use Disorder . The theme for this year is “Treatment Works! Find the ...
01/06/2026

This January, SAMHSA and UI ARC observe Substance Use Disorder .

The theme for this year is “Treatment Works! Find the Path that Works for You."

Whether that means coming into our walk-in clinic, working with a peer support specialist over the phone, utilizing medication alongside therapy, or something else, UI ARC will meet you where you're at and work with your specific needs.

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In 2025, the UI ARC outreach team distributed 7,678 boxes of naloxone throughout the state of Iowa. Even if only ONE PER...
01/01/2026

In 2025, the UI ARC outreach team distributed 7,678 boxes of naloxone throughout the state of Iowa. Even if only ONE PERCENT of those were used, that would be 76 people potentially saved by a friend or bystander carrying naloxone.

We are so proud of this incredible work and our collective goal to make Iowa a safer, more educated, and more empowering place for people struggling with substance use disorders. We look forward to all of the progress that 2026 will bring, and thank you all for being a part of our journey in any capacity.

GOING INTO 2026:

You can help by carrying naloxone in your car, purse, or backpack in case of an emergency! https://www.naloxoneiowa.org

UI ARC distributes naloxone for FREE across the state; to inquire about a training or naloxone/resources, email us at uiarc-outreach@uiowa.edu. 📩

WALK-IN CLINIC IS OPEN TODAY (New Year's Eve)No matter your New Year's resolution, whether you're substance-free or just...
12/31/2025

WALK-IN CLINIC IS OPEN TODAY (New Year's Eve)

No matter your New Year's resolution, whether you're substance-free or just starting to consider cutting back, come join us at the Scott Blvd clinic to find out if medication for addiction treatment is right for you.

At the Walk-In clinic, you'll be able to speak with:
- peer recovery coaches who have been in your shoes (or similar ones) 👟
- doctors who have helped many patients (that use the same drugs that you use) start on a new path 🛣
- case managers whose number one priority is that your basic needs are met and your recovery supported 🏠

2026 can be different. Let us help you get there.

🚍For bus routes to the Scott Boulevard Clinic, download the Transit app or visit https://www.icgov.org/home/showpublisheddocument/1401/638678871113230000 to look at the Rochester line schedule.

Congratulations to Dr. Jill Liesveld, Medical Director of the Substance Use Disorders Clinic in Boyd Tower! 🏆🗒Dr. Liesve...
12/29/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Jill Liesveld, Medical Director of the Substance Use Disorders Clinic in Boyd Tower! 🏆🗒

Dr. Liesveld was one of 276 outpatient providers at UI Health Care to be placed in the top 10% of providers nationally, based off of medical practice patient surveys in FY25. We are incredibly proud to have her leading our outpatient therapy services!

Read more about the Patients' Choice Award and other recipients at UI Health Care:
https://uihc.org/news/recognizing-ui-health-care-providers-top-scores-patient-experience

Last Holiday Gift Drive update!!Yesterday, thank you to the generosity of our donors, the help of 223 Baby Co and West B...
12/19/2025

Last Holiday Gift Drive update!!

Yesterday, thank you to the generosity of our donors, the help of 223 Baby Co and West Branch Christmas Past, and the hard work of our team, we provided gifts for 12 children and their mothers! 🎁🎁🎁

Sending all of our patients, supporters, staff, and followers some extra love this holiday season. Continue to show up for one another and yourselves, and stay warm!

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Looking for substance use treatment in the Iowa City area? Give us a call 📱 (319) 335-6980

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