The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Behavioral Health Professionals
2012 Edition, Volume 29 |
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Greetings!
We hope you enjoy this edition of the updated "The Edge: A Resource for Iowa's Behavioral Health Professionals." The Edge is a weekly media scan that is distributed from the Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center (ISAIC). Our goal is to share relevant information about substance abuse, problem gambling and associated mental health issues with professionals in Iowa.
If you have articles of value that you'd like to share with others across the state, or feedback regarding the content, format, or method of distribution, please email them to Emily at the address below.
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Problem Gambling: Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
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| Fabulous magazine TV ads banned for 'linking gambling to seduction'
A TV ad campaign for News International's Fabulous magazine has been banned for linking sexual attractiveness to gambling success.
As gambling expands overseas and Las Vegas diversifies as a tourist destination, casino operators are looking to online gaming as a way to attract new customers and increase profits. But thanks to changing regulations and improvements in computing and mobile technology, you can now contrive to bid your money farewell from the comfort of your own home. Interactive gambling-a category that encompasses sports betting, poker, casino games, slots and other such wagers placed from a home computer, interactive TV or mobile phone-makes up an increasingly important part of the global gambling market.
Approved by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp (OLG), the ad invites the viewer to abandon the tedium of friends and family - to head out for a night of fun and frolic at Casino Rama. Better to gamble the night way than spend time at home.
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Substance Abuse:
Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
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| SAMHSA releases new reports on drug use
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today released two reports regarding substance abuse. The first indicates that youths between the ages of 12 and 17 are far more likely to start using most substances during the summer than during other parts of the year. The second report of data from the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) system shows that the rate of increase in drug-related emergency department (ED) visits slowed from an average annual rate of 18.2 percent in the years between 2005 and 2008, to an average annual rate of 6.1 percent in the years 2009 and 2010.
Excessive Heat Exposure Can Pose Higher Risks for those on Psychotropic Medication or Other Substances During this period when parts of the nation are experiencing record high temperatures, SAMHSA is reminding everyone that these conditions can pose certain health risk to everyone - including people with mental and substance use disorders.
U of I: Alcohol education gets personal -- eCheckup To Go program details tangible costs
The program, called eCheckup To Go, surveys students on their alcohol and tobacco habits, their perceptions of other students' drinking habits, and their life and career goals. It then uses that data to create an instant customized profile that includes substance use patterns, future risks and tangible costs.
Coping and co-morbidity: Patterns of substance use among people with mental health conditions
Substance use disorders often co-occur with mental health conditions, such as depression and psychosis . Increasingly, health care providers are developing integrated treatment plans to promote recovery from both substance use disorders (SUD) and mental health (MH) conditions. To facilitate this goal, some researchers have begun to examine reasons for use of particular substances among people with different MH conditions. Read more about this study.....
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Upcoming Trainings and Materials
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ISAIC Training CalendarTrainings around the state in the field of Behavioral Health, including national webinars and online training |
Helping Clients Incorporate Stress Management into Recovery July 11, 2012, 1:00 pm - 4:15 pm at the IBC office in Ankeny. The goal of this presentation is to explore the physiology and psychology of stress, discuss the importance of stress management in recovery, and develop ways to incorporate a stress management program into a solid recovery plan for substance abusing clients.Presenter: Jessica L. Romey, MA, LMHC, CADC, NCCSouth Dakota Alcohol & Drug Exam Review Training To assist individuals in obtaining knowledge that will help in preparation for the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC) Written Certification Exam and to provide a general overview of alcohol & drug education. Registration must be received prior to July 13, 2012, to avoid cancellation of this event. 26th National Conference on Problem Gambling Prevention, Research, Recovery and Treatment July 13-14, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Brochure and Conference InformationUniversity of Iowa Helping Professionals Workshops -- August 1, 2 and 3, 2012 Register Here!Options for classes include: Gambling, Substance Abuse & Co-Occurring DisordersThe Dope on Drugs: Current Issues in IowaEvidence-Based Practice in Mental Health and Substance Abuse TreatmentSuicide Assessment and Intervention Ethics...So What's the Big Deal? August 17, 2012, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at The Abbey in Bettendorf. The goal of this presentation is to raise awareness of ethical issues and their seriousness. Participants will have some fun while learning tools for ethical decision-making, and will discuss, debate and interact with peers about specific ethics issues. Presenter: Bill Johnson, CAADC (IL)Problem Gambling 101 -- Online 25 minute training accessible to Iowa providers in partnership with the Indiana Problem Gambling Treatment Resource Network. Clinical Supervision for Problem Gambling Treatment Providers Supervision is available to professionals outside of NYS for a fee of $15 per session. Please contact Michelle Hadden at mhadden@nyproblemgambling.org for more information. Did you miss a NCRG Webinar? You can view archived webinars here. Interested in getting Certified? Click to find information about Iowa Problem Gambling Certification or National Problem Gambling Certification
ISAIC Problem Gambling Resources and Links
Looking for information and resources about Problem Gambling? ISAIC can link you to valuable information including publications! Check it out!
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Curious about ISAIC, the Substance Abuse and Problem Gambling Library and Information Center? Not sure what we provide? Click Here! Do you know how to reserve, order, or check-out items from ISAIC? Use this handy document for step-by-step instructions. ISAIC Search Help
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