The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Behavioral Health Professionals
2012 Edition, Volume 37 |
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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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New ISAIC Website to Launch!
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The new ISAIC website will launch this week! We've worked hard to make it visually appealing and user-friendly. Access to our ISAIC Store for pamphlets, online reservation system for media items, and information specific to professionals are easy to access at the click of a button. We have rolled our Recovery Iowa website into our redesigned site. The web address for all ISAIC information will remain the same www.drugfreeinfo.org Here is a revised Search Help "cheat-sheet" to help you access our items once the site goes live. As you explore the site, please provide any comments or suggestions you have to me directly at blommee@crlibrary.org
Emily Blomme, ISAIC Program Manager
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Problem Gambling: Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
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| The Legal Status of Poker: Skill Kills Lady Luck
THE argument that poker is a game of skill, not luck, is not exactly new. Nor is it one that any poker player, serious or casual, would dispute. Luck certainly plays a part in poker, just as it does in, say, baseball. But it is not the dominant force, as it is in a lottery (once described as the only game in which your chances of winning are not greatly increased by playing). The most elegant illustration of the role of skill in poker was provided to me a couple of years ago by...
IRGC: Sioux City casino can stay open for now
The Argosy Sioux City can continue to operate indefinitely without a contract between the floating casino's owner and the nonprofit group that jointly holds its state license, Iowa gaming regulators concluded Thursday.
Facebook moves into gambling with bingo app
The social network has allowed gaming apps which are centered around gambling before, but the launch of Bingo Friendzy is the first one which allows people to stake real cash. More gambling games are set to launch in the coming months, with slot machine games making their debut in "weeks".
Democrats, GOP collude to lure people into gambling
Here's a quick election-year quiz: Name one issue where Republicans and Democrats consistently agree, no matter where they live. And if you get this question wrong, we can go double or nothing on the next one....
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Substance Abuse:
Noteworthy Articles
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| September: National Recovery Month
Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental and substance use disorders, celebrates people in recovery, lauds the contributions of treatment and service providers, and promotes the message that recovery in all its forms is possible. Recovery Month spreads the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover.
Iowa Substance Abuse Information -- Recovery Information
Don't forget that ISAIC has great resources on Recovery! We provide a listing of relevant websites, and publications, as well as a listing of organizations that focus on recovery. ISAIC also provides a place for those in recovery to share their personal story with others. Go to our website to learn more!
Medical Centers Begin Training Programs For Specialists On Addictions
Despite its prevalence and impact -- addiction is linked to more than 70 diseases or conditions and accounts for a third of inpatient hospital costs, according to CASA -- the subject is rarely taught in medical school or residency training. Of the 985,375 practicing physicians in the United States, only about 1,200 are trained in addiction medicine, a scarcity of skills that poses a "formidable barrier" for patients, CASA concluded.
Treatment length and outcomes among adolescents: a secondary data analysis
Adaptations to evidence-based substance abuse treatment programs may impact their effectiveness. A qualitative study of MET/CBT-5 implementation in community agencies treating adolescents found that the majority of the agencies made adaptations and that the most frequent adaptation was to provide more than five treatment sessions.
Do cultural and linguistic competence matter in Latinos' completion of mandated substance abuse treatment?
Increasing evidence suggests that culturally and linguistically responsive programs may improve substance abuse treatment outcomes among Latinos. However, little is known about whether individual practices or culturally and linguistically responsive contexts support efforts by first-time Latino clients to successfully complete mandated treatment.
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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 |
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!Iowa Problem Gambling Stakeholders Meeting If you are interested in problem gambling services in Iowa, you are welcome to attend (electronically or in person) the quarterly stakeholder meetings. The next one is Friday October 5th from 1-3pm. Information on how to get connected can be found here! Save the Date! 2012 Mental Health Conference on October 9-10, 2012 at the Scheman Bldg in Ames, IADiversity Education: An Asset Based Approach to Diversity Awareness Presented by LaSheila Yates, MA. October 25, 2012 - 1:00-4:15 pm Where: ASAC, 250 20th Ave. North, Clinton, Iowa, $30.00 free Registration FormSave 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
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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
Call us: Toll Free Helpline: 866-242-4111
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