The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Behavioral Health Professionals
2013 Edition, Volume 42
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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!
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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YOU CAN HELP SPREAD THE WORD!
The Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center new campaign is going strong! Prescription drug misuse and abuse is on the rise in Iowa. More than 70% of people aged 12 and up who misuse or abuse say they obtained prescription drugs from a friend or family member. The purpose of the Iowa Medicine TLC campaign is to educate Iowa parents on the dangers of abusing or misusing prescription and OTC medications. The campaign focuses on providing guidance and resources on how to protect your children and others you care about.
Iowa Medicine TLC:
- Talk to your children about the proper use of medicines and the risks of misusing them;
- Lock up or store prescription drugs in a secure location that can be monitored, and safely dispose of unused medicines;
- Connect with the Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center for help to prevent prescription drug misuse and abuse.
You can help by:
- Liking us on Facebook or following us on Twitter and than sharing our posts!
- Adding a link to our Iowa Medicine TLC website to your agency or coalition website
- Requesting some of our Iowa Medicine TLC information cards be sent to you for distribution!
If you would like to have some of the cards that explain the Iowa Medicine TLC program, feel free to go to our ISAIC store ( http://isaicstore.drugfreeinfo.org/) and search for "TLC". There is no cost to any of our printed materials and we ship to you for free.
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Substance Abuse:
Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
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Shackled and pregnant: Wis. case challenges 'fetal protection' law
When Alicia Beltran was 12 weeks pregnant, she took herself to a health clinic about a mile from her home in Jackson, Wis., for a prenatal checkup. But what started as a routine visit ended with Beltran eventually handcuffed and shackled in government custody - and at the center of a first-of-its-kind federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state's fetal protection law.
Substance abuse and bipolar disorder: A lethal mix
Here's a troubling statistic: more than 60 per cent of people with Bipolar I Disorder also have a lifetime diagnosis of Substance Use Disorder, and just under 50 per cent of those with Bipolar II Disorder - considered the less severe form, also have a substance-abuse problem. In fact bipolar and substance abuse are over six times more likely to occur together than to happen by chance.
Support For Legalizing Marijuana Grows To Highest Point Ever In Gallup Poll
For the first time, more than half of Americans think that marijuana usage should be made legal, according to a Gallup poll released Tuesday.
Baby Boomers Continue Substance Use as They Age
Baby boomers appear to be carrying their substance abuse habits with them as they age, according to a behavioral health expert at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. David W. Oslin, MD, says binge drinking and prescription drug use are particular concerns in this population.
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Problem Gambling: Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
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Is online betting fun entertainment or a seedy fraud? Your opinion likely depends on whether you label it "gambling" or "gaming," reports a new Cornell study that shows how industry labels help shape consumer attitudes.
As we have discussed before, there's ample evidence from the field of behavioral finance that individual investors strongly prefer investments that exhibit the same characteristics as lottery tickets.
VANCOUVER - In the midst of ADHD Awareness Week, we're hearing many problem gamblers suffer from the condition. ADHD coach Pete Quily says gambling is an impulse disorder and the three main symptoms of ADHD are hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. He says 20 per cent of pathological gamblers have ADHD, roughly 5 per cent of the population.
How Searching For The Big Score Usually Loses You Money
What's ironic, or at the least entertaining, is that by searching for that over-the-top payday, you're most likely not going to become especially wealthy. There are, of course, a slew of exceptions to this but, by and large, it holds true...
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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.
Pick Your Poison: A Smorgasbord of Abusable Drugs with Linda Kalin RN. BS, CSPI
October 30, 2013 - 1:00-5:00 p.m. Cost: $45
MidAmerican Energy Bldg., 401 Douglas St., Sioux City, IA Learn how to recognize recreational substances and their symptoms, what they are, how they're obtained, what they do, how they're used, how overdoses are treated, why they're so readily available and how they impact communities.
Road Ahead Conference in Mt. Pleasant, IA on November 7th
The conference will be held on the Iowa Wesleyan Campus, with registration and the keynote speaker located in the Chapel Auditorium. Registration fee is $40. If CEU's are needed there is an additional $10 charge. For more information contact Jennifer Lehman at 319-385-8126
Iowa Prevention Conference
November 13, 2013 8-4:45, Hy-Vee Hall, Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.
Iowa's Annual Prevention Conference is a statewide forum focused on substance abuse prevention, tobacco control, and problem gambling prevention, while offering recommendations for best practices.
Substances of Abuse and Treatment Approaches for Synthetics and Club Drugs
December 6, 2013, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, IBC Office, Ankeny, Iowa
Martha L. Thompson, PsyD, LPC, CAADC . Bath Salts, Jewelry Cleaner, Plant Food, Smiles, Crocodile; these are not your household cleaning products, happy things or anything on the Animal Plant Channel! The manufacturing and use of synthetic or "legal" drugs is on the rise. This training will provide an understanding of a variety of Synthetics and Club Drugs on the streets today.
Did you miss a NCRG Webinar? You can view archived webinars here.
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