The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Behavioral Health Professionals
2012 Edition, Volume 40 |
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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.
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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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| The Economic Impact of the Commercial Casino Industry
This interactive map highlights the state and local impacts of commercial casinos across the United States.The impact of the industry is truly national in scope. This map highlights direct, indirect and induced impacts in the 22 commercial casino states, along with the diffuse impacts the industry generates throughout the rest of the economy.
Video gambling: Nearly a done deal
Video gambling machines in Illinois could go live in a few weeks. Illinois Gaming Board spokesman Gene O'Shea said the central system for the machines is already working. The machines at two establishments are now live as part of the testing phase.
Report confirms that social casino games have hit the jackpot with $1.6B in revenue
Analysts expect social casino games to hit $1.6 billion in worldwide revenue this year and grow to $2.4 billion by 2015, according to a new report.
Millions of addicts lose big
The gambling disease does not respect gender, income, ethnicity, age or position. And, while the vast majority of people gamble for entertainment, there's no telling who might slip over the line into compulsion.
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Substance Abuse:
Noteworthy Articles
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| Treatment for addicts is starting to change
Some experts are pushing for a truly medical approach to treating addiction as a disease rather than relying solely on longtime unproven therapies like 12-step programs.
Abused Substances Differ in Rural, Urban Areas
Different patterns in rural and urban drug abuse treatment admissions reflect access and cultural differences. Alcohol and nonheroin opiates are the drugs of choice in rural populations presenting for substance abuse treatment in the United States, while heroin and cocaine top the list in urban areas, according to a new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Military Alcohol Abuse 'Culture' Is Now A 'Crisis,' Report Finds Abusing alcohol and drugs has been part of military culture historically: troops do it for fun, to ease the stresses of war or to be part of the brotherhood. But a new report says substance use and misuse among troops and their families has become a "public health crisis" and that Pentagon methods for dealing with it are out-of-date.
Iowa Region of Narcotics Anonymous - New Phone Number!
The Iowa Region of Narcotics Anonymous is excited to announce our new statewide phone line: 1-800-897-6242. It is answered 24 hours a day 7 days a week by recovering addicts. Our number has now been active for 1 month. You can obtain meeting information, information on Narcotics Anonymous, and other information about NA in the Iowa Region which includes meetings in the state of Iowa and part of Illinois.
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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! NCRG National Conference on Gambling and Addiction For more than a decade, the NCRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction has provided a unique forum where all stakeholders in the field of gambling disorders and responsible gaming come together to discuss the latest research, share best practices and explore real-world applications for new scientific findings. Iowa's own Mark Vander Linden will be presenting -- read a blog about it here. You can follow NCRG on Twitter at @theNCRG 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 FormNational Drug Endangered Children's (DEC) ConferenceOctober 23, 24 and 25th - Des Moines, IA. Marriott, Downtown. The 9th annual National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children conference, "Collaborating for Healthier Children, Stronger Families, and Safer Communities," will provide training on the latest research and best practice strategies for drug endangered children efforts at the local, state, and national levels. Register Here!2012 Prevention Conference 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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