The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Behavioral Health Professionals
2012 Edition, Volume 41 |
|
|
|
Start your work week off right! Sign up to get a new edition of "The Edge" each Monday morning.
|
|
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.
Robert.Kerksieck@idph.iowa.gov |
|
|
|
|
New Materials at ISAIC!
|
ISAIC has purchased over 25 new DVD's and Books in the last 60 days. We have new items specific to Online Gambling, Teen Gambling, Synthetic Drugs and new Mark Lundholm videos. If you don't have an account set up, call us and we're happy to help. Remember -- you can reserve DVD's and curriculum up to 60 days in advance and we ship to you! To check out what we have, go to www.drugfreeinfo.org and click on "Reserve DVDs/Video/Curriculum" under ISAIC Materials.
|
 |
Problem Gambling: Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
|
| In Shreveport, gambling addicts place a safer bet
Shreveport, home of Center of Recovery, or CORE, an in-patient facility in the Highland neighborhood that provides counseling and care for adults suffering from Pathological Gambling Disorder.
Iowa regulators OK purchase of company operating Kansas Star
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved Boyd Gaming Corp.'s proposed acquisition of Peninsula in a unanimous vote, according to online report by the Telegraph Herald in Dubuque, Iowa, where Peninsula is based.
Indians look to Internet
The association, which represents 184 of the tribes, gathered this week at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood to talk about gambling issues and what the future holds. And their biggest concern right now is making sure tribes don't get left behind if federal and state governments approve online gambling.
Study: 250,000 Ohioans have gambling problem
More than 250,000 Ohioans, or 2.8 percent of the adult population, have a gambling problem, a number expected to increase when four casinos and seven racinos open. Some of the findings from the study....
1-800-BETS-OFF Provider Video:
 | | 1-800-BETS-OFF Iowa Provider Video |
|
 |
|
Substance Abuse:
Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
|
| 5 Shocking Ways Your Kids Try to Get Drunk
Ninety percent of alcohol consumed by underage drinkers is consumed while binge drinking, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Screen All Adults for Alcohol Misuse: Task Force
Health providers should screen all adults and pregnant women for risky drinking habits, a government-backed expert panel said Monday in new draft recommendations.
Bans on Smoking in Bars May Reduce Alcohol Abuse, Study Suggests
Laws that ban smoking in bars and restaurants may reduce alcohol abuse, a new study suggests. Researchers found people identified as problem drinkers who live in states with smoking bans have a higher rate of remission, compared with problem drinkers who live in states without laws that ban public smoking.
Report: Vital Signs: Drinking and Driving Among High School Students Aged ≥16 Years - United States, 1991-2011 Most teen drivers with positive (>0.00%) blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) who are involved in fatal crashes have BACs ≥0.08%, the level designated as illegal for adult drivers. CDC analyzed data from the 1991-2011 national Youth Risk Behavior Surveys (YRBS) to describe the trend in prevalence of drinking and driving (defined as driving one or more times when they had been drinking alcohol during the 30 days before the survey) among U.S. high school students aged ≥16 years. This report summarizes that analysis.
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.
|
|
|
Upcoming Trainings and Materials
|
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! 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. Prairielands ATTC - Essential Substance Abuse Skills: Group Counseling, with Candace Peters. Wednesday October 10th, 11:30-1pmModels of group counseling and their application to substance abuse treatment, group dynamics, process and content concepts, appropriateness of various models and strategies for diverse groups. Register Here!Behavioral Health Webinar Training: Problem Gambling: IS it All Fantasy?with Jerry Bauerkemper. Wednesday October 24th 12-1pm.Review of the history of gambling in the U.S.; the development of problem gambling services; the availability of gambling opportunities; and definitions of problem and pathological gambling. Also, he will identify the types of problems and pathological gamblers and discuss new research on pathological gambling. Register Here!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!Prairielands ATTC - Essential Substance Abuse Skills: Counseling Families, Partners, and Significant Others, with Candace Peters. Wednesday November 14th, 11:30-1pm. Models of family and partner counseling, systems theory, domestic violence, cultural factors, and engagement of family. 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
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
|
 | | A Program of the Cedar Rapids Public Library |
|
|
 | | A service of The Division of Behavioral Health |
|
|
|
|
|
