The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Behavioral Health Professionals
2013 Edition, Volume 11
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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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Substance Abuse:
Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
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Some doctors want stricter rules for prescribing opioids, arguing this could decrease addiction and drug abuse. Others are concerned tougher rules could penalize patients with long-term pain, particularly if the new rules call for opioid treatment only for those in severe pain, rather than moderate pain. This is a personal and subjective call, they say.
State Honors Doctor for Efforts to Fight Abuse
A Des Moines doctor is being honored for his efforts to reduce the abuse of prescription medication. Read Press Release here!
Military substance abuse research progresses, doctor says
Defense Department officials are developing research-based methods to curb substance abuse among service members, their families and veterans, a senior DOD medical official said on March 11.
The release of the first issue of a new open access journal - Journal of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. This deals with the aspects of alcohol, drug and its dependence. The journal publishes papers on psychological and sociological aspects of alcohol and its effects, including biomedical, biochemical, pharmacological, physiological, behavioral actions and clinical research in humans.
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Problem Gambling: Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
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| Woodbury County: IRGC chair reviews upcoming casino site visits
The chairman of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission said Thursday he looks forward to stepping foot on the four proposed sites for a land-based casino in Woodbury County.
Kansas problem gambling funding criticized
National group critical of Kansas funding of problem gambling addiction programs
Congress in a race with states to pass online gambling law
States racing to legalize online gambling may soon be overtaken by the federal government, as efforts to pass a national bill begin to come together.
Australia: Act not making 'contribution' to reducing problem gambling
A LAW designed to protect Australia's problem gamblers is failing and may actually be increasing the risk of harm, a review has found. The Federal Government's final report into the review of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, released on Tuesday, contained 32 recommendations around issues of harm minimisation, consumer protection, deterrence and enforcement of the act, online gaming and gambling, education and advertising. |
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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'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!
PACT360 Train-the-Trainer
Thursday March 21, 2013 at MCTC, Camp Dodge, Johnston, IA
The session will consist of presentations designed specifically for parents and teens to provide them with up-to-date material about today's drug and alcohol landscape. Each presentation contains expert tips on how to deliver the individual program proficiently and identifies the tools and resources needed to bring the PACT360 program to your community. For more information, contact Susie Sher at susie.sher@iowa.gov
Governor's Conference on Substance Abuse
April 2-3, 2013 Community Choice Credit Union Conference Center-Veterans Memorial.
From "Pathological Gambling" to "Gambling Disorder:"
Changes in the DSM-5 April 24th, 1-2pm CST. One of the most anticipated events in the mental health field is the publication of the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association's (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in May 2013. Many of the changes have caused great debate and "Pathological Gambling" is no exception with substantial changes in classification, name of the disorder and number of symptoms required for a diagnosis. Are we ready for these changes? Registration available soon!
Did you miss a NCRG Webinar? You can view archived webinars here.
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