The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Behavioral Health Professionals
2013 Edition, Volume 5
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Greetings!
The Edge, a news scan for Behavioral Health Professionals in Iowa strives to provide a glimpse of new trends, changes on the horizon in the field of substance abuse and problem gambling, and opportunities to increase your knowledge!
We hope you enjoy this edition of The Edge! 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). 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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Are you familiar with ISASA?
The Iowa Substance Abuse Supervisors Association fosters the development and professional growth of current and future prevention and treatment supervisors through communication, cooperation, and education of its membership. For more information about ISASA please visit our website: www.isasaiowa.org
Look for our table at the Governor's Conference on April 2, 2013!
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Putting the Pieces Together:
Guidebook for Fact-based Decision Making to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families
Putting the Pieces Together: Guidebook for Fact-based Decision Making to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families was completed on behalf of the TA Partnership with support through an inter-agency agreement between the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, and the Federal Child, Adolescent and Family Branch, Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, both within HHS.
Putting the Pieces Together is a new guidebook that unbundles the "data puzzle" and gives you important basics that will help you more effectively identify, use, and evaluate and monitor practices, services, and outcomes for children, youth, and families involved in systems of care. This guidebook is intended for human service systems that support young people and their families across a comprehensive array of services within a system of care, including child welfare, mental health, juvenile justice, education, and health care. We hope that this guidebook proves to be a practical tool to inform your work. We encourage you to share this guidebook with your colleagues. A link is below to the 42 pg document!
Putting the Pieces Together
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Substance Abuse:
Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
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| Commentary: Rx for Understanding: Free Online Tool to Teach Students
After looking at what was available, NEA HIN created Rx for Understanding which includes 10 cross-curricular lessons for middle school students. Aligned with the National Health Education Standards and Common Core State Standards, the lessons aim to equip students with the understanding and decision-making skills they need to recognize and avoid the dangers of misusing and abusing prescription drugs.
Lindsay Lohan: Punishment or Treatment?
In December, Lindsay Lohan's probation was revoked and her case was scheduled for a hearing on January 30. Ms. Lohan's pending court date will undoubtedly rekindle the debate over the proper response for repeat offenders, particularly those with a substance abuse history. From one side, we will hear demands for incarceration; from the other, outcries for treatment.
Clinton coalition honored for substance abuse fight
An organization in Clinton is being recognized with a state award for its efforts to reduce substance abuse in the community. The Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy presented an IDEA award to the Gateway ImpACT Coalition of Clinton.
CDC Report: Tobacco Control State Highlights 2012 Released
CDC released the Tobacco Control State Highlights 2012 report which provides an overview of the implementation of strategies that reduce tobacco use in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. While states have made progress, the reduction of tobacco use nationwide has slowed. The report shows that more work needs to be done to end the epidemic of tobacco-related death and disease.
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Problem Gambling: Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
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| How Reid lost his Internet poker gamble
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid had promised Nevada's gambling industry a federal law to legalize Internet poker by the end of 2012, calling it the state's "most important issue" since the nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain was scuttled. But in the end, Reid rolled snake eyes. And as the 113th Congress gets under way, the odds of legislation passing are even worse... Davenport City Council tilts toward interstate option for casino Casino consultant Gary Buettner, who is retained by the city, gave the presentation based on a more detailed analysis given to aldermen Tuesday showing that the interstate casino proposal by Ingenus Management and Consulting would provide greater gaming revenue to the city. Sac & Fox Tribe Worry About Proposed Linn County Casino Leaders of the Tama County Sac and Fox Tribe, which operates the Meskwaki Casino, are speaking out against the proposed Linn County Casino. Frank Blackcloud, the Tribal Chairman, told TV9 on Monday that if a casino pops up in Linn County, it would take away jobs and business not just from their tribe but also the community. Mock casino promotes responsible gambling Responsible Gambling Event: Seventy people gambled within their limits at a mock casino at Jubilee Church on Saturday and that meant no one had to wear the jester cap. Lynda McDonald had the humilating headpiece on an advisory desk in the corner,waiting to palce it on the head of the first unlucky gambler to overextend their allowance of "Metis dollars" at the Don't Bet On It responsible gambling event. We need to help the next generation tackle problem gambling
Problem gambling is a psychiatric illness that will soon be reclassified with other addictions. People who are problem gamblers have found their lives taken over by a preoccupation with gambling and have lost money they could not afford to lose.
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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 train |
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!
New! Online Course: UC San Diego -- Smoking Cessation and Behavioral Health The purpose of this course is to provide mental health and substance use disorder providers and counselors with the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to assess and treat tobacco dependence in smokers with co-occurring psychiatric and/or addictive disorders. This activity is presented online through an audio presentation with synchronized slides and is 2 hours in length.
Ethics in the Workplace by Eric Pruess, February 27, 2013 - 1:00-4:15 pm at the IBC Office. Cost is $30. By attending this training, you will explore individual responsibility in having integrity-based business practices, learn strategies to seize the opportunities to model the behaviors we expect of others, and learn about the "Universal Ethics Principle," the "Big 4" and 40 keys to integrity-based business practices.
Financial Issues for Problem Gamblers Webinar- Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. The webinar will begin with a brief overview of problem gambling and the unique relationship that problem gamblers have with gambling. Money is the insatiable drug that feeds the gambler's addiction. We will continue with discussing values and behaviors regarding money; understanding relationships with money; and tools used to establish budgets and debt repayment plans. Presentation by: Marc Lefkowitz, CCGC, NCGC-I is a California/National Certified Gambling Counselor.
Save the Date: Governor's Conference on Substance Abuse
April 2-3, 2013 Community Choice Credit Union Conference Center-Veterans Memorial. Des Moines, IA.
Introduction to Women and Substance Use Disorders (at site, scroll down) a free online course specifically designed for individuals who want to learn more about the issues related to women's substance use, treatment, and recovery experiences, as well as effective interventions for women. This 12-hour, self-paced course. The course is available for FREE. Webinar: Prevention Connection: Recognizing Depression & Substance Abuse in Adolescents This previously recorded webinar focuses on the complexities of adolescent depression, the risks of co-occurrence of substance abuse, and how early identification can have a positive impact and potentially prevent serious co-morbidities. 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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