The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Behavioral Health Professionals
2013 Edition, Volume 30
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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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Substance Abuse: Noteworthy Articles and Studies
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Problem Gambling: Noteworthy Articles and Studies
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New research from the University of Lethbridge suggests women with gambling problems may do better when they receive treatment in all-women groups.
Increased sponsorship brings leaders together to share cutting edge information at the 27th National Conference on Problem Gambling.
The former Dalton's Pub and Road Show Video buildings in downtown Sioux City are getting closer to demolition as site preparation continues for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City, a release said Thursday.
Efforts to take the buffet at the Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo in a "fresh" direction were unveiled Monday.
The gathering marked the debut of Farmer's Pick Buffet, which showcases fresh, local ingredients.
"Before, 70 to 80 percent of our food came to us frozen," said Thomas Roberts, senior director of hospitality operations. "Now, 95 to 97 percent is fresh, cooked onsite."
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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 |
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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