The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Behavioral Health Professionals
2013 Edition, Volume 29
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Start your work week off right! Sign up to get a new edition of "The Edge" each Monday morning.
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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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Update Information for Your Community Coalition!
ISAIC maintains a Community Coalition database to asisst Iowans in finding resources in their community. This database can be found at: http://www.drugfreeinfo.org/general-information/find-help/iowa-community-coalitions
It is very important that we keep this information current. Please take a look at the information in our Community Coalition search tool. If the information needs revision, or is not included, please go HERE to provide information or submit revisions. If you have any questions, please contact our Information Specialist Dixie Icenbice at 866-242-4111 or via email at icenbiced@crlibrary.org
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Substance Abuse:
Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
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Problem Gambling: Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
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Rep. Joe Barton wants to help Poker-lovers stay on the couch.
The Texas Republican introduced a bill in Congress Thursday that would pave the way for states to legalize online poker without fear of federal intervention.
Ultimate Gaming completes test run of online poker site
Ultimate Gaming has completed its 30-day field trial for Ultimate Poker, the first ever fully legal online gambling site in the United States. The Nevada Gaming Control Board has recommended approval for the company to offer real money gambling atUltimateGaming.com.
Casinos are directly linked to many positive impacts: They have created more than 12,700 jobs statewide, including more than 4,460 for table games; reduced property taxes; generated money for community projects; and spurred economic development. They serve as a tourist and entertainment destination, increasing traffic that benefits nearby businesses. Casinos also caused negative ripple effects, such as bankruptcies, divorces and mental health problems, according to critics and statistics from the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania. The more money people spend at casinos also leaves less discretionary income for other business, critics argue.
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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 |
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Three Sessions:
July 31 -- Treatment Planning MATRS
August 14 -- Medication Assisted Treatment
August 28 -- Motivational Incentives
IHELP Workshops (Formally Summer School for Helping Professionals)
July 31-August 2, 2013 The IHELP workshops offer CEU-credit classes for community, agency, and education practitioners working with or interested in helping individuals, groups, families, and organizations. Click here to get the Schedule of Workshops.
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.
Save the Date! Iowa Prevention Conference: November 13, 2013
Did you miss a NCRG Webinar? You can view archived webinars here.
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Do you know how to reserve, order, or check-out items from ISAIC? Use this handy document for step-by-step instructions. ISAIC Search Help
Call us: Toll Free Helpline: 866-242-4111
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