Receive the latest news and updates relating to the addictions treatment and recovery field, as well as announcements for the ATTC Network. http://feeds2.feedburner.com/AttcNetworkNews http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:26:10 -0600 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:25:28 -0600 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration's(SAMHSA)award winning e-News letter for September-October 2009, Volume 17, Number 2. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/tytFZLLGMGA/newsItem.asp F97056A5-312C-4B37-8000-DB96E5BE2BB0 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:25:28 -0600 http://attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=355 Most military service members and veterans who see combat will not experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, or depression or have thoughts of suicide as a result of their experiences. For those who do have mental health and substance abuse needs, for their families, and for service providers, SAMHSA is dedicated to offering a variety of resources. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/hOYuHSNVH84/newsItem.asp C0A8DA46-D9F5-4954-B709-BCA7389EE32D Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:36:05 -0600 http://attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=354 SAMHSA is presenting at the 137th Annual American Public Health Association Meeting and Exposition in Philadelphia, PA, November 7-11, 2009. The APHA Annual Meeting is the oldest and largest gathering of health professionals in the world and is the premier public health education forum. SAMHSA will present at a number of sessions addressing current and emerging health science, policy, and practice issues in the substance abuse and mental health fields. SAMHSA will also have a booth (#1125) where you can pick up resources related to its presentations. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/H8a_5pTTERo/newsItem.asp 71F596A2-D03A-49C2-B5D4-8767909064E2 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:52:50 -0600 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=353 A new publication from SAMHSA developed by a diverse expert panel that included individuals with mental illnesses, providers, public officials, and advocates, the guidelines presented here define appropriate responses to mental health crises across various situations and environments. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/ZW1nLUkSsZY/newsItem.asp 68C7C9ED-1DD0-4B2E-8392-752E68C3B899 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:31:32 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=352 This electronic publication will link science and service in the addictions and recovery field by providing information and tools on technology transfer and implementation science strategies as well as case studies highlighting real world applications. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/9E2kC4OKiiU/bridge_v1i3.html FE0AE0E4-FE95-4937-B24B-AD2B1E78ADBB Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:55:15 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/attcnews/epubs/bridge_v1i3.html Medication-Assisted Treatment Booklet for Patients and Families: The Facts About Buprenorphine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/0Z9R_Z4HIQA/newsItem.asp AA278F4C-0A99-4697-BDF6-6B8EF0D80189 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:08:05 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=349 Medication-Assisted Treatment Booklet for Patients and Families: The Facts About Naltrexone for Treatment of Opioid Addiction http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/oUJSfVdisL4/newsItem.asp F851947C-9BE6-4BED-9297-0C3EAF011BF7 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:07:04 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=347 Medication-assisted treatment is an effective and increasingly popular means of helping those with opioid addiction recover their lives. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/2HBV03Kt-l4/newsItem.asp 44005CBB-DE39-4437-9082-C08417AD16A4 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:04:57 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=346 A compendium of updated articles previously published in the, "The Dialogue" newsletter, related to the use of evidence-based practices in drug abuse treatment. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/kMKJvuNbqPg/newsItem.asp 85272978-3564-4E3C-A5C2-1289F6A05141 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:58:16 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=350 Endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, this new handbook includes expert advice and information and easy-to-use checklists designed to help parents guide teens to a healthy life. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/i8f0gXgS_M8/newsItem.asp 12CED4AE-BDB0-4BDD-880C-BE40D22A33A0 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:20:45 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=345 In support of Red Ribbon Week, SAMHSA emphasizes the prevention of misusing prescription medications and of underage drinking. Combining consistent no-use rules with ongoing parent-child discussions about the dangers of abusing prescription drugs and the dangers of alcohol for young people can help children and teens make healthy choices. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/XT9QtoMSGY4/newsItem.asp B747A6DE-67D1-4C61-98A7-FE20E32B1941 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:19:36 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=344 Call For Presentations - SAAS National Conference and NIATx Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 11-14, 2010. Now accepting proposals for workshop presentations directed toward CEOs, Senior Managers, and Change Leaders working in behavioral health care. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/LEgxenOvVUE/newsItem.asp DC3E6249-DCE1-4B2B-B36D-6D15825751C2 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:57:11 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=343 This handbook offers strategies for coalitions to use in preventing meth use and spreading the word that meth treatment works. The publication contains the tools necessary to create a localized community action and media campaign and highlights best practices in meth abuse prevention. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/tgk3B0JhimM/newsItem.asp 120B66B3-9F32-4C93-BC7C-9190B5074F46 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:42:36 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=341 The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) recently launched the new 2009 Anti-Meth Campaign focusing on preventing methamphetamine use and raising awareness about treatment and recovery among young adults. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/huXBHQJduTs/newsItem.asp 003D2DD1-EB23-4DCA-935A-E98BC086DA81 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:35:56 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=340 Current Issue: September 2009. The Treatment Practitioner's Research Bulletin (TPRB) is a free e-publication written by practitioners for practitioners. Published monthly, TPRB is designed to: 1) Identify important new addiction-related research, 2) Summarize the research results, 3) Provide focused commentary that treatment practitioners can use to improve their practices. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/QEk-nKbJUpo/newsItem.asp 70D5B8A7-6821-4FAF-AD69-A8E02C2766F9 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:50:41 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=338 Immunization with an experimental anti-cocaine vaccine resulted in a substantial reduction in cocaine use in 38 percent of vaccinated patients in a clinical trial supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Health. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/Cpk157IiDSw/newsItem.asp C74981D1-EAAA-4F0C-944C-8D98A1B3C830 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 09:29:27 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=335 Review 20 years of recovery and treatment-related milestones and how Recovery Month impacted them by watching the 20th anniversary video showcasing 20 years of Recovery Month. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/2r-aBkyeqrA/newsItem.asp F54B367F-1545-4536-A3B5-90D248C0B703 Thu, 8 Oct 2009 11:11:15 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=334 This publication examines how development - the physical and psychological changes that occur during childhood through adolescence and beyond - can influence the risk for drinking and alcohol-related social and physical problems. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/jj2wTfkWHb0/newsItem.asp 5ED3024F-1F15-4A87-96F6-98F93A466BA3 Thu, 8 Oct 2009 10:56:44 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=332 President Obama announced his intent to nominate Pamela Hyde, J.D. to be Administrator for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Pamela Hyde has served as Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Human Services Department since 2003. She has worked both in the private and public sector, and has years of experience in health program management and health policy development. She also previously served as New Mexico’s Mental Health Director. As a Cabinet Secretary, Ms. Hyde has worked tirelessly to improve access, quality, and accountability of health and human services programs for the residents of her state. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/KIfpTQ2BuII/newsItem.asp 1A067EC1-C5A9-41F6-BACD-6B782930CAA4 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 08:55:48 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=328 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today announced that it is planning to award more than $33 million in funding over the next five years to provide coordinated substance abuse treatment and HIV/AIDS services – especially to traditionally underserved communities. These communities include African American, Latino/Hispanic and/or other racial and ethnic minority communities disproportionately affected by the twin epidemics of substance abuse and HIV/AIDS. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/zkQFTG5TZCs/newsItem.asp 42CE4A7D-ED83-4FF5-9714-3C0755065677 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 13:01:58 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=327 Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) 31: Implementing Change in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs provides guidance on integrating evidence-based practices (EBPs) into substance abuse treatment programs. Written for substance abuse treatment administrators, managers, and supervisors, TAP 31 suggests practical and efficient approaches for introducing and implementing EBPs. It includes steps for assessing an organization’s readiness to adopt new practices, identifying priorities in adopting EBPs, evaluating progress, and sustaining change over time. TAP 31 complements the best practices described in SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment's (CSAT's) Treatment Improvement Protocols. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/WCT7bFnhHkQ/newsItem.asp 1F6A09AA-6C5C-49FD-B7E5-7FE47A836BA3 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:00:23 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=321 The National Institute of Drug Abuse Clinical Trials Network Southern Consortium Node in collaboration with the Southeastern Addiction Treatment Technology Center is conducting a Regional Dissemination Workshop on Evidence Based Interventions in Community Substance Abuse Programs. This November 2, 2009 event to be held in Charleston, SC features Tom McLellan, Deputy Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy and informative workshops offered by national experts. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/FHSu5ZDWoFg/newsItem.asp C18AC7CD-88C5-46A4-A0DF-FE8B59C0A924 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:04:30 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=318 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is alerting medical professionals, substance abuse treatment centers and other public health authorities about the risk that substantial levels of cocaine may be adulterated with levamisole – a veterinary anti-parasitic drug. There have been approximately 20 confirmed or probable cases of agranulocytosis (a serious, sometimes fatal blood disorder), including two deaths, associated with cocaine adulterated with levamisole. The number of reported cases is expected to increase as information about cocaine adulterated with levamisole is disseminated. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/AsQVnTyfrnE/newsItem.asp 265EBB55-BEC3-4286-B550-DF1DA0333F7D Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:03:30 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=315 CSAT has selected Donna Doolin to serve as the Project Officer for the ATTC Program. Ms. Doolin has an extensive background that is directly relevant to the work of the ATTCs. As a former SSA for Kansas, Donna provided direction and oversight to the publicly-funded alcohol and drug prevention and treatment system for the State. This experience afforded her insight into the training, technology transfer, and workforce development needs of providers, as well as a keen understanding of the systems change issues involved in the adoption of evidence-based practices. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/cDgRio5wdH0/newsItem.asp D8126688-11F8-441D-89BF-7F3BA79CA40A Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:09:18 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=317 "Building Bridges to Support Military and Veteran Families: Healthcare Providers Resource Guide" is substantive guide created to assist medical and mental health providers with their work in helping service members, veterans and their families maintain health and positive family functioning. We at SAMSHA, through the Workgroup on Returning Veterans and their Families, are partnering with DCoE on distributing this resource widely across our staff, constituency groups, states, grantees, contractors and interested parties. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/rw0K-VVTLpA/newsItem.asp EA22D18B-9556-408B-ADF3-7F4693C0A1F6 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:57:40 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=316 This "view on demand" webinar is designed for healthcare and mental health professionals who are involved in the direct care of patients seeking help for opiate dependence. Conducted by experts in insurance, law, policy, and daily clinical practices, the training will provide the framework for applying best practices and developing comprehensive risk management strategies that improve patient safety and enable OTPs and methadone maintenance programs to eliminate, transfer, reduce, and manage the risks associated medication-assisted treatment for opioid dependence. Viewing is FREE. In addition, you may view the webinar and complete the survey before midnight on September 30, 2009 and you will be automatically entered into the drawing for one of FIVE $25.00 Target Gift Certificates! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/-muyiUHxgP4/newsItem.asp 715E3441-9A7D-46F0-8183-280249451A0B Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:21:05 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=314 2008 National Survey on Drug Use & Health provides the latest data on prevalence and correlates of substance use, serious psychological distress, depression, related problems, and treatment in the civilian population aged 12 or older in the U.S. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/UdXX6bfjaBs/newsItem.asp 0FB33713-885B-4BED-AA1D-08CB115481DA Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:11:24 -0500 http://attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=308 on September 10, 2009 The Partnership for a Drug-Free America announced today the launch of "Habla Con Tus Hijos," the first-of-its-kind Spanish-language web resource and educational campaign encouraging parents to have frequent conversations with their kids about the risks of drug and alcohol use. "Habla Con Tus Hijos" empowers Hispanic parents and caregivers to start and maintain open, honest conversations with their children by providing them with helpful in-language tips and tools available at HablaConTusHijos.org http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/H3X9qZCIQBs/newsItem.asp 47F6F27A-FCEA-4C93-B94B-0B4701A7A811 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:56:43 -0500 http://attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=307 In this newly released report, Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) data is used to examine the characteristics of child and adolescent admissions referred to treatment by the educational system. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/L0k4kqE6JPs/218SchoolRef2k9_web.pdf F13BA3E3-DAC6-4064-BB7C-585C038A7D5F Fri, 4 Sep 2009 12:13:13 -0500 http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/218/218SchoolRef2k9_web.pdf This year's essay contest is open to anyone currently enrolled in a Recovery High School or College program. There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prize awarded to both Recovery High School and College student submissions. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/z2DJsUC3_pk/essaycontest2009.asp D4AB2BB9-481B-4DDA-9808-219B1530B64A Tue, 1 Sep 2009 12:16:00 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/essaycontest2009.asp Recovery Month events, no matter how large or small, can go a long way in promoting the benefits of recovery. Search for events of all sizes in your area that result in the dissemination of positive and personal messages of recovery in communities across the country. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/0G_K7sjWY8U/newsItem.asp C01CEEED-64BE-458E-8623-456D362B51C7 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 10:12:05 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=300 A Providers' Introduction to Recovery Programs in High Schools and Post - Secondary Schools. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/1lRRcetdXAM/Recovery%20Schools%20Save%20the%20Date.pdf F333A62B-A9EF-4734-9818-732F32D347BD Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:36:17 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/documents/Recovery%20Schools%20Save%20the%20Date.pdf July/August 2009 Issue, Volume 17, Number 4 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/W0pSlIsmJjo/newsItem.asp 973D8968-A14F-47C5-800D-BC04DEE54CB1 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:39:58 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=299 Nurses working in Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) have essential roles in the assessment/screening, treatment monitoring and counseling of patients receiving buprenorphine for the treatment of addiction. However, challenges to implementing treatment with a new population of patients addicted to opioids and other drugs, as well as medication diversion and patient confidentiality issues, require nurses to improve their professional skills and prepare them for the implementation of best practices in addiction settings. This guide will highlight the addiction management skills of nurses and promote a mutually respectful team environment in which nurses and physicians collaboratively work to improve the care provided to opioid addicted individuals, including assessment, induction, stabilization, maintenance, monitoring, addiction counseling and relapse prevention services. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/R1Ff_tex8cs/newsItem.asp 94F4BE27-E73D-43C0-92ED-6A34B5CD52B6 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:44:26 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=298 Suicide is a leading cause of death among people who abuse alcohol and drugs. For many reasons, people in treatment for substance use disorders are at especially high risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 50: "Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment" will assist substance abuse counselors working with adult clients who may be suicidal and will help clinical supervisors and administrators support the work of substance abuse counselors. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/GqXl6VKzcCU/newsItem.asp 1DA4681E-13E9-4A90-9625-0840457C8DA9 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:15:41 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=296 This bulletin insert was created to provide faith communities with information about the reality and hope of recovery during Recovery Month. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/VQ2hGb8YJis/productdetails.asp 8E83C609-0483-485D-9B5D-0BF4112D03D4 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:05:57 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/regcenters/productdetails.asp?prodID=511&rcID=5 Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 49: "Incorporating Alcohol Pharmacotherapies Into Medical Practice" provides guidelines for the use of medications in the treatment of alcohol use disorders. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/DBOeVNQQ33I/newsItem.asp 9A181EC4-2DF8-4659-81C2-A15DEBCC43BF Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:23:24 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=294 This two-part program is designed for healthcare and mental health professionals who are involved in the direct care of patients seeking help for opiate dependence and is jointly sponsored by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Center for Continuing Education in the Health Services, and the Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Illinois Department of Human Services, and IRETA/Northeast ATTC. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/wd_JfcCSHww/newsItem.asp 5BE855B7-44D7-488D-8A2E-8F51B27239A8 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:19:24 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=288 Great Lakes ATTC's Peer-based Recovery monograph by, William White author, researcher and Great Lakes consultant is making an effective difference internationally. The monograph; "Peer-based Addiction Recovery Support: History, Theory, Practice, and Scientific Evaluation" received a rave review from the United Kingdom's "Effectiveness Bank" alert. The review states; "This monograph is likely to become the handbook for the growing peer-based recovery movement in the UK. For administrators, the approaches it reviews offer a way to reconcile decreasing per-patient resources with a policy agenda now focused on reintegration and recovery." http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/sWCqKDObXJ8/newsItem.asp E04FCD1E-EC93-4CE7-B05F-5615340FCE61 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:48:32 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=287 You can now stay even more connected to the ATTC Network by following our “tweets” covering ATTC Network announcements as well as news from the field on Twitter! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/JMDuiPlN7Lc/ATTCnetwork B9C53035-DEB5-458E-8F81-AF9CED3FF040 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:26:03 -0500 http://twitter.com/ATTCnetwork A CADCA TV show airing July 23 from 1-2 p.m. will explore this problem, including why some cases of PTSD go undiagnosed and what community coalitions can do to help returning vets receive the help they need. "The War Within: Helping Returning Veterans" will include the story of a young Marine who describes what it was like to adjust to life at home after serving in Iraq. The expert panelists will describe how science can help us better understand and treat PTSD and substance abuse, the impact vets can have on the criminal justice system and how Veterans Courts can alleviate the extra strain on the system. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/Jv5ziS5Zkho/23.asp 1EC8FD79-1D2A-4906-BD90-27B67BA1055C Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:53:42 -0500 http://www.cadca.org/CoalitionResources/cadcatv/23.asp This seventh monograph provides a synthesis of current knowledge about the history, theoretical foundations, methods, and scientific status of peer-based recovery support services. This monograph is written primarily for those directly involved in planning, funding, delivering, supervising, and evaluating peer-based recovery support services. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/Vn9uS-8O1Jw/productdetails.asp FCA31D88-6A31-4129-9046-10A90A6AC82F Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:55:30 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/regcenters/productdetails.asp?prodID=510&rcID=3 A Weekly FAX from the Center for Substance Abuse Research: Nearly half of U.S. adults say that they would not be able to afford alcohol or drug treatment if they or someone in their family needed it, according to a telephone survey conducted this past June http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/XJtvjBa6BzY/18-27.pdf EB147526-77D3-4A5B-8FC6-A559AE3E8E42 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:52:40 -0500 http://www.cesar.umd.edu/cesar/cesarfax/vol18/18-27.pdf The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration today provided guidance for those interested in submitting programs and practices to its National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREPP). The notice is published in the June 23, 2009 Federal Register. NREPP is a voluntary rating and classification system designed to provide the public with reliable information on the scientific basis and practicality of interventions that prevent and/or treat mental and substance use disorders. Under NREPP, minimum review criteria require that interventions must: be evaluated using an experimental or quasi-experimental study design; demonstrate one or more positive change outcomes in mental health and/or substance use among individuals, communities or populations; have results that are published in a peer-reviewed publication or documented in a comprehensive evaluation report; and provide documentation, such as manuals, guides, or training materials, to facilitate broader public dissemination of the intervention. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/nPCAtj6hcnk/ 6DF21B3C-613D-47FA-A9FC-336649DFC2D2 Tue, 7 Jul 2009 13:19:13 -0500 http://www.nrepp.samhsa.gov/ Any effort to reform the U.S. healthcare system must make behavioral healthcare a priority, treat the "whole person" not just disease symptoms, and eliminate the stigma and system fragmentation that stand in the way of patients seeking treatment and preventative services, according to a consensus statement issued by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). "As lawmakers seek to revamp America’s health care system, the prevention and treatment of mental and substance-use disorders must play a foundational role in reforms and be given equal weight to medical care provisions," according to the document, "Ensuring U.S. Health Reform Includes Prevention and Treatment of Mental and Substance Use Disorders -- A Framework for Discussion" (PDF). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/lLvMXCqB8Ig/newsItem.asp B79086CF-5593-4B38-87F2-8D5467BFD75C Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:02:21 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=273 In a move toward transparency and to simplify the professional life for addiction services professionals, NAADAC, is holding a discussion on national credential standards this summer. NAADAC has invited two representatives from each nationally established and recognized addictions disorders certifying board to attend the discussions on certification standards, testing processes and other issues relevant to the addiction treatment industry. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the “Sowing the Seeds of Recovery” annual conference and will take place in Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 18, 2009. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/CEQl_Ikvl9g/newsItem.asp 35370836-3149-4AA6-AA4B-65366C328583 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:29:00 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=268 The free grant writing workshops provide participants the skills needed to prepare a Grant and Per Diem and Per Diem Only application. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/1k9lPd-jwR0/newsItem.asp 63760FF3-7D07-4767-9B1F-D751F0D8B4DF Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:45:58 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=267 CDC has launched an updated National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) Web Site for National HIV Testing Day, Saturday, June 27. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/Obz8vrxczI8/newsItem.asp C5ADD46E-9318-4D06-B9AF-84079F0A4F40 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:48:04 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=266 NIDA and SAMHSA are co-sponsoring a free Buprenorphine TOT (Training of Trainers) on July 13-15, 2009, in Warwick/Providence, RI. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/w1mlZdi8RN4/newsItem.asp C0808BAD-03DC-456A-BBE5-AC50496C925D Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:32:00 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=265 The Recovery Month Web site aims to promote the societal benefits of alcohol and drug use disorder treatment, laud the contributions of treatment providers, and promote the message that recovery from alcohol and drug disorders in all its forms is possible. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/6ScJErVumms/newsItem.asp E30B8605-9AE7-4A46-A54F-D9A0DC6D935C Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:28:06 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=261 These flyers, in large and small formats, outline the 2009 Recovery Month campaign, as well as the 2008 Recovery Month successes. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/fC2rpdKqDqg/newsItem.asp D33F3D7F-7395-49A1-B3C2-36C655A26BFC Fri, 5 Jun 2009 15:37:23 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=260 Fourteen individuals representing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country have been selected to participate in the Partners for Recovery (PFR)/Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Leadership Institute http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/Vxt2RJ6ZEMo/newsItem.asp 9A5827F0-28EF-4973-A5E8-9E7944E2F03F Fri, 5 Jun 2009 15:35:47 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=258 The National Drug Intelligence Center in conjunction with the DEA recently published the 2009 National Prescription Drug Threat Assessment http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/_ZglPUQNEME/newsItem.asp 0A542263-DB96-4717-8B78-77F50B77B491 Tue, 2 Jun 2009 12:29:33 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=249 CADCA has developed two new fact sheets in order to arm the field with the most salient facts about the SDFSC program. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/aWZThFXKlRs/newsItem.asp 2FD36007-92BF-4601-A28F-E7DCC9554FB2 Thu, 28 May 2009 09:17:22 -0500 http://attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=247 CADCA has developed two new fact sheets in order to arm the field with the most salient facts about the SDFSC program. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/mqNW2AuMRnc/newsItem.asp 8DE72B9E-76B1-486F-853A-1A8D3435D9C1 Thu, 28 May 2009 09:14:41 -0500 http://attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=242 Term Master is a comprehensive collection of Websites compiled as a term and definition resource for professionals in the field of addiction treatment and recovery services, as well as the general public. The Websites selected were chosen for their relevant content, educational potential, and ease of use. The sites listed are intended to serve as reference tools only. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/D2ZLxVW2bm4/index.asp 3E3E113D-3BB8-4504-BE5A-61BF6C13606F Fri, 15 May 2009 14:29:36 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/learn/termmaster/index.asp The ATTC Network is proudly supporting Faces & Voices of Recovery’s 2nd annual Joel Hernandez Voice of the Recovery Community Award reception to be held June 25, 2009 in Washington, DC. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/-Pcg2Ytends/newsItem.asp EBAA87D5-0612-4F65-B72B-B9DC0DB6E14C Thu, 14 May 2009 13:38:09 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=237 One of Two New Publications on Women’s Mental Health Released by The Office on Women’s Health Releases http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/I2QWN13bnTg/newsItem.asp AF2FDA9F-8D6D-4E17-BB61-87A600A05C24 Tue, 12 May 2009 13:16:39 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=232 One of Two New Publications on Women’s Mental Health Released by The Office on Women’s Health Releases http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/KvOeh_1nrts/newsItem.asp 750FC0FE-682E-45CC-9E6A-B1468439BE2B Tue, 12 May 2009 13:15:01 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=231 The ATTC Network is interested in gathering information on what Web 2.0 tools and applications http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/nCCqLIBLkew/newsItem.asp 1A0108C2-2E8B-4369-A776-D9545B2C066C Mon, 11 May 2009 15:14:28 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=230 SAMHSA proudly supports National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AttcNetworkNews/~3/Qj59UWG6pNc/newsItem.asp BA77950A-C357-494D-90C1-42086A017B5E Thu, 7 May 2009 11:04:45 -0500 http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/news/newsItem.asp?id=227