The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Behavioral Health Professionals
2012 Edition, Volume 39 |
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Greetings!
The email list for The Edge continues to grow as we get close to over 300 recipients! Please continue to forward it to colleagues you think would be interested!
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 has launched! 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 remains the same at www.drugfreeinfo.org ISAIC also has a mobile site that you can access from your smart phone. Just go to the website from your phone and see the mobile version! 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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ISAIC Continues to update and add new links to information, resources, and publications relating to problem gambling. Check back often for updates. ISAIC also has added new DVD's to the collection available for checkout. If you don't have an account, call 866-242-4111 to get set up.
American Gaming Association: Code of Conduct
The AGA Code of Conduct for Responsible Gaming was created establish a consistent, industry-wide approach to responsible gaming across all of the AGA's member companies. The Code of Conduct is a pledge to employees, patrons and the public to promote responsible gaming in every aspect of the casino business.
Mobile gamers now largest gaming segment in U.S.
Mobile gamers now make up the largest single segment of the American gaming audience, according to new data issued by market research firm NPD Group.
Young people gambling more than ever before
Gambling support groups say they will target young people as part of a campaign to raise awareness about problem gambling. Support groups say more young people are gambling than ever before -- nearly 80% of people aged 10-24 have participated in some form of gambling and young people with gambling issues is on the rise.
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Substance Abuse:
Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
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ISAIC Substance Abuse Information
The ISAIC Substance Abuse website pages are updated and new information is added weekly! Access a variety of information on Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco, and Mental Health.
More States Institute "Social Host" Laws to Cut Down on Underage Drinking
A growing number of states are instituting "social host" laws, which are designed to cut down on underage drinking, The Wall Street Journal reports. The laws impose criminal or civil penalties on hosts who permit underage drinking on their property.
Commentary: Marijuana Legalization Takes Center Stage This Election Season
With Election Day just around the corner, voters in multiple locations will again be confronted with cannabis-related questions.
NPR: The Secrets In A Cigarette - Listen
Robert Proctor, expert on the tobacco industry, and his new book, "Golden Holocaust: Origins of the Cigarette Catastrophe and the Case for Abolition," is a 737-page indictment of the tobacco industry, loaded with secrets about smoke and smoking you may have never known.
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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 |
ISAIC Resources for Behavioral Health Professionals ISAIC's new page for Professionals includes links to online libraries and databases, open positions in the field, and statewide training calendar. Check back often for updates and submit open positions and upcoming trainings to be posted! 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! 2012 Mental Health Conference on October 9-10, 2012 at the Scheman Bldg in Ames, IA. The 2012 Mental Health Conference is designed for professionals, clinicians, administrators, educators, consumers, family members, advocates and other providers. Diversity 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 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
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