The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Behavioral Health Professionals
2013 Edition, Volume 12
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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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A growing number of pets are being accidentally poisoned, and prescription medicines are largely to blame
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Problem Gambling: Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
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| A Safe Bet: Treat Pathologic Gambling Like Alcohol Addiction
Practice guidelines to identify, prevent, and/or treat pathologic gambling should mirror those for alcohol addiction, according to a new report from the United Kingdom.
Florida Lt. Governor resigns as 57 charged in gambling scandal
Florida's lieutenant governor resigned and nearly 60 other people were charged in a scandal involving a purported veterans charity that authorities said Wednesday was a front for a $300 million gambling operation.
Americans illegally bet more than $2.5 billion on March Madness
On Selection Sunday, thousands of people spending hours meticulously perfecting their NCAA tournament brackets, and then betting money with a group of friends or coworkers in the hopes of winning the pool. There's just one catch: Betting on college sports is illegal everywhere in the United States, except for Nevada. Iowa Casino Exclusion Law Could Change Since casino gambling began in Iowa the state has allowed people to sign up for voluntary self exclusion lists, which last for a lifetime. This new bill could change that time frame. |
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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!
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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