The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Behavioral Health Professionals
2012 Edition, Volume 42 |
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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 Materials at ISAIC!
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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.
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Problem Gambling: Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
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| Investors Want to Bring Casino to Cedar Rapids
Businessman and local investor Steve Gray is leading a group of mostly Cedar Rapids investors who want to build a gambling casino here at a cost of $80 million to $100 million and open it in 2016.
Linn County Supervisors Support Push for Cedar Rapids Casino
Linn County supervisors have signed on to a plan that could, eventually, bring a casino to Cedar Rapids.
Students Informed of the Myths and Dangers of Gambling
The Responsible Gambling Council and Atlantic Lottery partnered to present the Know the Score (kts2) peer-to-peer gambling awareness program.
Goodbye, slot machines; Hello, iPad slots
Experts predict that the games themselves aren't likely to change. They'll just get more portable, as gaming tries to keep pace with customers used to being entertained by iPads and smartphones.
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Substance Abuse:
Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
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| Nurse-led Intervention Deters Substance Abuse Among Homeless Youth
A new study led by researchers from the UCLA School of Nursing has found that nursing intervention can significantly decrease substance abuse among homeless youth. Get Ready Now for Influx of Patients Under Affordable Care Act, Expert UrgesSubstance abuse treatment providers must take steps now to get ready for the influx of new patients they will begin to see in January 2014 as a result of the Affordable Care Act, according to an expert speaking at the National Conference on Addiction Disorders. Prescription for AddictionThe U.S. spends about $15 billion a year fighting illegal drugs, often on foreign soil. But America's deadliest drug epidemic begins and ends at home. More than 15,000 Americans now die annually after overdosing on prescription painkillers called opioids, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-more than from heroin, cocaine and all other illegal drugs combined. Prescription Drug Abuse Drops Among U.S. Young AdultsPrescription drug abuse among young adults ages 18 to 25 in the United States fell 14 percent between 2010 and 2011, according to a federal report released on Monday September 24th. Teen Drinking And Driving Drops 54% In 20 Yearsen percent of teenagers today say they drove while under the influence of alcohol during the preceding 30 days, compared to 22% in 1991; a drop of 54%, says a Vital Signs study published by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). |
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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! 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
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