StepOne Service Mercy Hospital South

04/13/2023

Detoxing alone can induce seizures and may have fatal consequences. It is recommended to safely detox under the care of medical professionals.

04/12/2023

Xylazine-fentanyl cocktails are surging and leading to serious overdoses and terrible wounds. Please seek help. We are here for you.

https://www.npr.org/2023/04/12/1169345832/biden-says-fentanyl-xylazine-deadly-national-threat #:~:text=Press-,Biden%20administration%20says%20fentanyl%2Dxylazine%20cocktail%20is%20a%20deadly%20national,drug%20cocktail%20is%20spreading%20fast.

The White House says drug deaths linked to a mix of synthetic drugs including fentanyl and xylazine — also known as tranq — are a major public health threat. The drug cocktail is spreading fast.

04/11/2023

Rethinking Drinking is resource that can help you assess your drinking habits and provide valuable, research-based information to help you cut back or stop drinking if needed. It is available online as an interactive tool at

Generally known as alcoholism and alcohol abuse, alcohol use disorders are medical conditions that doctors can diagnose when a patient's drinking causes distress or harm. See if you recognize any of these symptoms in yourself.

04/06/2023

There's no better reward for our work than learning how we have helped those that never thought they capable of recovery. If you or a loved one is in need of help call or visit our website at steponeservice.com

04/04/2023

April is National Stress Awareness Month. Stress is a well-known risk factor in the development of addiction and in addiction relapse vulnerability. Here are a few ways to manage stress and help prevent stress-induced substance use.

03/30/2023

Did you know recovery could open a door to a new career? Many StepOne Service patients find their experience so valuable, they want to begin a career in the field to help others just like them. To learn more about opportunities and becoming a Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, click here:

The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) initiative is a significant part of the behavioral health transformation efforts taking place in Missouri. This Website is “home” to registration for training events, information on training content, the online exam and other information regarding Peer Special...