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Did you know March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month? The National Council on Problem Gambling dedicates March to helping people have the conversation about problem gambling. Approximately 2 million (1%) of U.S. adults are estimated to meet criteria for pathological gambling, and another 4-6 million (2-3%) would be considered problem gamblers; yet for many, gambling […]

April 2-4, 2019 - 2019 Kansas Governor's Public Health Conference, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Manhattan, KS; Note: April 2 pre-conference hosted by Kansas Alliance for Drug Endangered Children features Mid-America ATTC presentation on family-centered care; click here for more information and to register April 8-9, 2019 - Current Practices of Maternal Behavioral Health Conference, Nebraska […]

Region 7 Recovery Stakeholders Learning Community: Next Session on March 28! Mid-America ATTC and  Missouri Recovery Network hope you join us for the next Region 7 Recovery Stakeholders Learning Community on March 28! This free, monthly Learning Community will provide a networking bridge for recovery stakeholders within the four states in Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska). […]

Region 7 Recovery Stakeholders Learning Community: Next Session on March 28! Mid-America ATTC and  Missouri Recovery Network hope you join us for the next Region 7 Recovery Stakeholders Learning Community on March 28! This free, monthly Learning Community will provide a networking bridge for recovery stakeholders within the four states in Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska). […]

On 12 March 2019, the South Africa HIV ATTC team hosted a Motivational interviewing (MI) training led by Professor and Dr. Stephen Rollnick, co-founder of the MI approach. Providers from all realms of healthcare delivery were present, including provincial directors in community based and hospital services, clinical services, and resource development. The South Africa HIV […]

The Mountain Plains ATTC’s passion, enhancing SUD treatment and recovery services for individuals and family members, especially those residing in rural and remote areas, is the foundation of our work. Published by the Pew Charitable Trust in February 2019, The Challenges and Opportunities in Rural Communities: Thoughtful strategies can improve access to high-quality care fact […]

The Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (Northwest PTTC) aims to advance the Region 10 prevention workforce's ability to find, select, implement, and evaluate evidence-based and promising substance abuse prevention programs, policies, and practices to achieve a meaningful reduction in substance misuse and its harmful consequences. The Northwest PTTC is currently seeking feedback from the region […]

Join us on March 27th, 2019 (12pm-1pm) for the next installment of our webinar series, "Teens R' Us and the SBIRT Model."  Ken C. Winters, PhD, of the Oregon Research Institute and University of Minnesota, will provide an overview of the SBIRT model for adolescents who may be using substances. An emphasis will be placed […]

This set of two-page infographics uses estimates from SHADAC’s State Health Compare online data tool to explore the evolving opioid overdose epidemic across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, examining state variation in both the prevalence of opioid deaths and the types of opioids associated with these deaths. Additionally, due to growing concern and evidence that the […]

A new 38-foot recreational vehicle outfitted with medical personnel and addiction treatment resources is Anne Arundel’s newest asset in the battle against opioid addiction. Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford, former county executive Steve Schuh, now executive director of the state Opioid Operational Command, and several other officials launched a partnership Tuesday in Crownsville between the state and […]

Substance use disorder professionals are encouraged to attend the virtual job fairs hosted by the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. More than 100 health care organizations across the country will participate and discuss open positions for: Licensed clinical social workers Psychologists Marriage and family therapists […]

Mid-America ATTC and  Missouri Recovery Network hope you join us for the next Region 7 Recovery Stakeholders Learning Community on February 28! This free, monthly Learning Community will provide a networking bridge for recovery stakeholders within the four states in Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska). The purpose is to allow sharing of innovative recovery program ideas, […]

Mid-America ATTC partnered with the Mountain Plains ATTC to establish the Family Recovery Pathways: Addiction, Parenting, and Implications for Practice conference May 6-8, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  The goal of this conference is to bring together professionals who engage with families impacted by substance use disorders (SUD) to provide an opportunity for multidisciplinary exploration of methamphetamine use among caretakers, […]

The New England ATTC was a proud sponsor of the ABC6 Panel Discussion - Addiction Hitting Home: Where We Stand Now. The event was held at Brown University’s Salomon Center for Teaching on February 25th at 7PM; it brought together mental health and addiction experts, first responders, and Southern New Englanders directly impacted by the opioid epidemic. To view […]

This planning guide and resource calendar helps communities plan and implement their National Prevention Week (NPW) 2019 activities. In addition to information on health observances and SAMHSA resources, the guide includes quarterly checklists, planning tips, and introductions to NPW’s federal partners. This year’s calendar also features Augmented Reality (AR), so the calendar can come alive […]

CADCA’s National Leadership Forum, held February 4-7, 2019 at the Gaylord National Hotel, National Harbor, MD, offers rigorous training and exceptional networking opportunities for the industry’s top federal leaders and members of Congress as well as the people who are on the ground fighting substance use and misuse every day. Tonya Tavares of the New England […]

Join us on February 27, 2019 (12pm PT) for the next installment of the NWATTC Webinar series! Presenters: John Fitzgerald, PhD, LPC, CAS and Mark Girard, MSW, LCSW This webinar will review key factors necessary for effectively treating co-occurring trauma and addiction. Practical suggestions and tools will be offered, including content specific to assessment, early intervention, […]

Check out SAMHSA's publication on Medicaid Coverage of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorders and of Medication for the Reversal of Opioid Overdose The report discusses Medicaid coverage of FDA-approved medications for treatment of alcohol and opioid use disorders, limitations on coverage (such as prior authorization requirements), background on federal laws and policies and […]

We invite you to visit our Facebook page "ATTCs Vietnam/". Stay connected, be informed, share our event pics, and learn more about available training and technical assistance in the South of Vietnam.  

Applications Being Accepted for New Intensive Technical Assistance Opportunity for Peer Run Organizations, Recovery Community Organizations, Family-run Organizations, and Youth- and Young Adult-run Organizations  The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center Strategy (BRSS TACS) is pleased to announce the 2019 Capacity Building Opportunity, an intensive technical […]

Best Practices in Addressing Maternal Substance Use Disorders: What Physicians Should Know Substance Use Disorders during motherhood affect the whole family and require a comprehensive, compassionate and family-centered response Written by By Patricia Stilen, MSW; Sarah Knopf-Amelung, MA-R; and Kate Mallula, MPH, LMSW and published in Kansas City Medicine — Journal of the New Kansas City […]

The DRAM, Vol.15(1) - Front or back seat: Do patients with AUD prefer to make their own treatment decisions? For many years, members of the medical establishment have considered abstinence the only acceptable goal of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) treatment, even though some controlled drinking might be an appropriate goal for some AUD patients. As a result, […]

  We hope you are able to join us on January 31 for a presentation on Recovery Housing Quality Standards and the Accredidation Process: A Missouri Perspective on a National Movement.   Mid-America ATTC and the Missouri Recovery Network (MRN) have teamed up for this free, monthly Learning Community. It will provide a networking bridge for recovery stakeholders within […]

Opioid misuse has drastically increased in the U.S. resulting in a devastating public health impact on communities and families. In 2017, a Cross-Divisional Taskforce was formed of members of the American Psychological Association (APA) Divisions 12, 28 and 50 to develop a guide on clinical responses to the opioid crisis. The “Clinical Responses to the […]