The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Behavioral Health Professionals
2012 Edition, Volume 43 |
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Problem Gambling: Noteworthy Articles
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| Dr. Randy Stinchfield Named 2012 Scientific Achievement Award Winner
The NCRG has named Randy Stinchfield, Ph.D., L.P., associate director of the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research in the department of psychiatry at the University of Minnesota Medical School, the recipient of the NCRG 2012 Scientific Achievement Award in recognition of his pioneering contributions to the field of research on gambling disorders.
AGA Report Details Opportunities for Effectively Regulating Online Poker
In little more than a decade, online gambling has exploded from a minor sideshow on the Internet into a substantial global industry. During that time, the United States has struggled to develop a comprehensive
policy on Internet gambling.
Formerly Scarce, Gambling Addiction Programs Proliferate Nationwide
As little as five years back, it wasn't easy to find an addiction treatment drug rehab alcohol rehab that offered treatment for gambling addiction and now, it seems, it's hard to find a center that doesn't.
It's official: Video Gambling Now Legal in Illinois
After more than three years of negotiations and delays, the state today officially began allowing legalized video gambling at bars, restaurants, truck stops and fraternal organizations.
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Substance Abuse:
Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
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| Veterans Are at Higher Risk of Alcohol Abuse Relapse Due to Smoking
In a new study published in Frontiers, Dr Timothy Durazzo and colleagues from the San Francisco VA Medical Center and University of California, San Francisco, expand upon their decade of research showing that smoking while kicking the alcohol habit impairs memory, learning and other cognitive skills--ultimately making it more difficult to weather the long storm of sobriety.
Internet Changing Addiction Treatment, Expert Says
Web-based programs are proving to be an innovative and powerful adjunct to addiction treatment, according to an expert on internet treatment strategies. However, they are not meant to replace face-to-face addiction treatment.
Tennessee Officials Study Drug-Testing Programs for Welfare Recipients in Other States
Tennessee state officials are studying drug-testing programs for welfare recipients in six other states, as they shape their own program, The Tennessean reports.
Weight-Loss Surgery Tied to Substance Abuse
Weight-loss surgery can help people who are obese ditch their unhealthy relationships with food. But a new study suggests these patients sometimes enter a rebound relationship with something else - alcohol, drugs or cigarettes.
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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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