The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Behavioral Health Professionals
2012 Edition, Volume 31 |
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Greetings!
We hope you enjoy this edition of "The Edge: A Resource for Iowa's Behavioral Health Professionals." The Edge is a weekly media scan that is distributed by 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
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Countless people flock to casinos, card tables and lottery kiosks, lured by the prospect of victory and pocketing a windfall. But a leading youth gambling expert says games of chance are anything but child's play.
Facebook has been accused of turning youngsters into gambling addicts with an explosion of Las Vegas-style casino games on the social networking site.
Iowa gambling casinos post record revenue in fiscal 2012 A new casino in northwest Iowa and a return of consumer confidence among Iowans spending their entertainment dollars closer to home helped Iowa's state-licensed tracks and casinos post their best financial year ever with nearly $1.466 billion in gross adjusted revenue. 1-800-BETS-OFF Video: Curious about what your clients might hear when they call 1-800-BETS-OFF? Watch the video below and get help prepare them for what they will encounter when they reach out for help!  | | What to Expect When You Call |
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Substance Abuse:
Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
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| Odds of quitting smoking affected by genetics
Genetics can help determine whether a person is likely to quit smoking on his or her own or need medication to improve the chances of success, according to research published in today's American Journal of Psychiatry.
Medication for Alcoholism: An Expanding Field
The reasons why medications to treat alcoholism are not more widely prescribed are complex and this is an exciting time in the treatment of alcoholism, because the field of medication treatment for alcohol dependence is expanding into the arena of personalized medicine.
Obama Signs Legislation Banning Synthetic Drugs
On Monday July 9th, President Obama signed legislation that bans synthetic drugs. The law bans harmful chemicals in synthetic drugs such as those used to make synthetic marijuana and "bath salts".
Something to cry about: Harsh physical punishment and future risk for drug and alcohol use disorders Children who experience corporal punishment are at higher risk for later aggression, delinquency, and overall poor mental health, including substance abuse/dependence.
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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 |
University 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 Referral, Service Coordination & Documentation -- August 8th, by Candace Peters, MA, CADC. Building relationships and coordinating services and resources, reassessing readiness of change, referrals, information exchange, ethical issues, use of consultants and multidisciplinary team, client follow-up. Register Here!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)Professional Readiness: Attitudes and Values -- September 12th, by Candace Peters, MA, CADC. Working with diverse populations; confidentiality, documentation, crisis intervention and management, personal attitudes and values, and ethical issues. Register Here!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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