The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Behavioral Health Professionals
2012 Edition, Volume 33 |
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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
and Studies
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Great article on all types of compulsive and addictive behavior!
Facebook has been accused of turning youngsters into gambling addicts with an explosion of Las Vegas-style casino games on the social networking site.
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.
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Substance Abuse:
Noteworthy Articles
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Community-based residential rehabilitation programs are only helpful in the short term for methamphetamine users, a new study suggests. Shorter detoxification programs are even less successful, Reutersreports. A pilot program in Ohio is using fingerprint scans in an effort to fight prescription drug abuse. Patients submit to a scan before seeing doctors in one hospital system, while several pharmacies are using the scans for patients filling prescriptions. Participation in the program is voluntary.
Several recent studies are shedding light on why athletes may be more prone than the general population to substance abuse, eating disorders and suicide. The findings may have implications for athletes retiring after the Summer Olympics.
ubstance abuse treatment centers say they expect to see increased drug and alcohol abuse in the wake of the shootings in Aurora, Colorado, according to The Denver Post. Mental health experts are seeing an extensive need for trauma counseling.
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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 |
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)Collateral Damage TrainingAugust 17, 2012, 8:30am - 12pm in Omaha, NE. This workshop is intended to provide compulsive gambling counselors, behavioral health and addictions professionals with a basic understanding about how to work with family members of gamblers in the practice of counseling.Harm Reduction TrainingAugust 17, 2012, 12:45 -4pm, in Omaha, NE. This workshop is intended to provide compulsive gambling counselors, behavioral health and addictions professionals with a basic understanding about how to use harm reduction as an intervention strategy in their work with those who want to decrease the consequences of their behavior or addiction but do not want to stop completely.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!Save the Date! 2012 Mental Health Conference on October 9-10, 2012 at the Scheman Bldg in Ames, IASave the Date! 2012 Prevention Conference on November 1, 2012 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center-Veteran's Memorial in Des Moines, Iowa. More information at 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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Call us: Toll Free Helpline: 866-242-4111
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