The Edge:  

A Resource for Iowa's Behavioral Health Professionals 

 
2013 Edition, Volume 17                           


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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! 

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Substance Abuse:
Noteworthy Articles
 and Studies
USA Today: Millions of Americans will get new insurance coverage for addiction treatment next year, but the system may not be ready for the wave of new patients.
 
A new report finds small children who end up in the emergency room after being accidentally poisoned from medication are more likely to find the pills in a mother's purse or the floor than the family medicine cabinet.
 
This article describes three types of gene-environment interactions and the challenges inherent in interpreting these interactions. It also reports on what is known about gene-environment interactions in the field of alcohol use disorders (AuDs).

While modern medicines do help us manage pain and live with chronic illnesses, Americans are taking more prescription medication than ever before, leading medical ethicists to ask whether we are taking too many pills for our own good. NBC's Tom Costello reports. 



Problem Gambling: 
Noteworthy Articles
 and Studies
 
In a 3-2 vote, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission on Thursday awarded a state gaming license to the developer of a Hard Rock-branded casino and hotel. 

Clyde Haberman shed light on the important issue of gambling addiction

Distorted Thinking in Gambling Addiction: What Are the Cognitive and Neural Mechanisms?
Fascinating new studies into brain activity and behavioral responses have highlighted the overlap between pathological gambling and drug addiction.

Bet the House: Three Stories on Problem Gambling
BET THE HOUSE - Three stories on Problem Gambling
BET THE HOUSE - Three stories on Problem Gambling


 
Upcoming Trainings and Materials 

 

 ISAIC Training Calendar
Trainings 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!

 

2013 Risky Business Conference April 30th, Ames, IA

The 2013 conference is the 28th annual conference of professionals, parents, and youth presented by the Youth and Family Development Branch of Youth & Shelter Services, Inc. This one-day training conference brings together youth and adults to develop skills and increase knowledge of youth development and the critical issues confronting youth and the professionals who work with them. This year's theme is "The Social Media Revolution 2.0

 

Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse

June 26-28, Kansas City, Missouri

The three-day, multi-state summit features internationally and nationally renowned experts in the fields of problem gambling, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Last year, the conference hosted more than 200 attendees from throughout the country. 

  

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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