The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Behavioral Health Professionals
2013 Edition, Volume 22
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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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Iowa Prevention Workforce Survey
Survey will close on June 7
You may have already received information about the Iowa Prevention Workforce Survey. If so, please use this as a reminder to complete the survey! If not, please read below and participate in the Iowa Prevention Workforce Survey.
The link at the bottom of this e-mail will take you to the prevention workforce development survey we told you about a few days ago. Please click on the link and complete the survey as soon as possible.
The information from the survey will be instrumental in the development of a plan to effectively support prevention professional development in Iowa.
The survey will take about 20-25 minutes to complete. The Iowa Certification Board has authorized granting .5 continuing education hours for completion of the survey.
Your responses will be submitted anonymously and will be combined with all the other responses from coalition leaders, prevention providers to develop a statewide profile of who delivers substance abuse prevention services in Iowa and what their strengths and training needs are. Responses will be compiled by the end of June and will be shared with the Iowa prevention community.
Please contact Julie Hibben at Iowa Department of Public Health, e-mail Julie.hibben@idph.iowa.gov , if you have any questions.
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Substance Abuse:
Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
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While substance abuse issues face college students nationwide, many health professionals are claiming UCSB students face concerning academic and social pressures that have led to drug and alcohol use statistics that largely exceed that of the national average.
Research shows that the earlier the age at which youth take their first alcoholic drink, the greater the risk of developing alcohol problems. Thus, age at first drink (AFD) is generally considered a powerful predictor of progression to alcohol-related harm.
Taking medication to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in childhood does not affect the risk of substance abuse later in life, according to a new study. Earlier research indicated children who took ADHD drugs had a reduced risk of substance abuse, The New York Times reports.
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Problem Gambling: Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
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MGC is pleased to announce the appointment of problem gambling treatment and prevention specialist, Mark Vander Linden, as Director of Research and Problem Gambling.
To clarify the various revisions in the American Psychiatric Association's fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) relating to gambling disorders, the National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG) authored a white paper, titled "The Evolving Defintion of Pathological Gambling in the DSM-5." This is an excerpt of that white paper that outlines the specific changes. For a free download of the white paper, visit www.ncrg.org/resources/white-papers.
If you've ever been confused in a casino, that's by design.
Casinos all over the world are constructed to confound, confuse and convince gamblers to stay.
"That's why all the casinos don't have clocks and why there's mirrors, they confuse the environment so you can't find your way out , says U of L researcher Robert Williams, "the manufacturers believe blue is an important colour."...
APA Considers Potential Internet Gaming Disorder
Has the reclassification of gambling disorder as a addictive behavior in the the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) opened the floodgates to other non-substance based addictions? The American Psychiatric Association (APA) announced yesterday that Internet Gaming Disorder is identified in Section III of the DSM-5 as a condition warranting more clinical research and experience before it might be considered for inclusion in the main book as a formal disorder.
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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!
Dr. Mee Lee Presentation: Updated ASAM Criteria In case you missed it -- What's New in the ASAM Criteria.
Presentation: Prevention in Problem Gambling by Williams et al
Prevention of Problem Gambling: A Comprehensive Review of the Evidence and Best Practices.
Recruiting and Retaining Diverse and Underserved Clients and Families" Part I Webinar Training June 13, 2013 9:00-10:30 am CentralPart I: The dimensions of Iowa's Demographic Shifts: Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Providers by Mark A. Grey, Ph.D., E.M.R., SARTECH II
Engaging and Treating Adolescent Substance Abuse in Rural Settings Webinar Training June 19, 2013 9:00-10:30 am Central. This training will educate participants about delivering substance abuse treatment, especially family treatments, in rural settings. Jennifer Miller, LCSW, CCDP-D and Vincent W. Piscar
Recruiting and Retaining Diverse and Underserved Clients and Families" Part II Webinar Training June 20, 2013 9:00-10:30 am Central. Part II: Meeting the Challenge of Recruiting and Retaining Diverse and Underserved Clients and their Families by Mark A. Grey, Ph.D., E.M.R., SARTECH II
Motivational Interviewing: Building Clinical Proficiency in Iowa
Holiday Inn Downtown at Mercy Campus.
Part I: July 18-19, 2013 from 8:00am -5:00pm
PartII: September 19-20, 2013 from 8:00am -5:00pm
Registration fee is $200 which includes four days of training, IBC CEUs, materials, lunch, afternoon breaks, and Certificate of Completion. You must attend both sessions!
A Primer of DSM-5 Webinar Training Wednesday, June 26 from 12pm-1:30PM, CTZ with Dr. Donald W. Black. This workshop is designed to cover the changes and practical implications of the DSM-5. Dr. Black will discuss the history and development of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and the important changes in the manual. He will also review the 3 important changes in the criteria used in adults.
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.
6th Annual National Rural Substance Abuse Prevention Conference
August 7-9, 2013, Lancaster, SC. $150 for the three day event, includes breakfasts and working lunches. Buy two registrations and get the third for free.
Prevention of Youth Substance Abuse in Rural Communities is the only national conference that focuses on the unique challenges of prevention from a rural context. The three day annual conference includes nationally recognized keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and optional evening activities. The theme of this year's conference will focus on exploring future trends in prevention, including environmental prevention strategies and use of technology.
Did you miss a NCRG Webinar? You can view archived webinars here.
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