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The January 2019 Dialogue features the MHTTC Systems Transformation Initiative, Vaping/E-Cigarettes, SAMHSA funding news, and upcoming health observances and training events. The Dialogue is designed to inform behavioral and mental health professionals of news and upcoming events in the Central East states. This electronic newsletter is disseminated on the first Tuesday of each month. We encourage you to provide any feedback or submit articles and topics for discussion in future issues of the newsletter. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive the Dialogue, news, and training announcements, sign up here.

Great Lakes ATTC Newsroom December 2018 This month's issue features an update on 2018, tips on staying in recovery over the holidays, an invitation to visit the new Great Lakes ATTC website, along with news from SAMHSA and the Network Coordinating Office and best wishes of the season from the Great Lakes ATTC staff.   

Overview: Methamphetamine is the number 1 drug threat ranked by the Dallas, El Paso, and Houston DEA Field Divisions. Cocaine is ranked the number 2 and number 3 threat by the DEA Field Divisions. Pharmaceuticals, benzodiazepines, hydrocodone, and muscle relaxants remain problematic. Compared to other NDEWS sites, the number of fentanyl items seized and identified is increasing, but the number of cases involving heroin and fentanyl in combination is low, while the number of cases involving fentanyl and other opiates is high. The recent increase in the number of tramadol cases involved with other opiates is also a concern. Heroin in Texas is either black tar heroin or powdered brown heroin (diluted with diphenhydramine or other filler), with some white Mexican/South American heroin seen. Of the top 25 items seized and identified in Texas laboratories reporting to the National Forensic Laboratory Information System (NFLIS), heroin ranks #4, at 5.2% of all items identified, and fentanyl ranks #21 (0.21% of all items identified). Cannabis indicators remain steady, with problems most often seen in the trafficking of decriminalized cannabis products from Colorado through Texas. Synthetic cannabinoid and cathinone poison calls have decreased but recent research by the author looking at treatment admissions and poison center call data has found statistically significant trends over time. The user population has changed from younger males hoping to use a cannabinoid that would not show positive in drug tests to an older population who are more likely to be experiencing homelessness and co-morbid psychological problems.

In an effort to better understand the needs of providers in the region, Mountain Plains ATTC conducted a survey of SUD services in Region 8, which includes the states of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming, to determine training/technical assistance needs. The survey was distributed using email list serves available through the Single State Authority (SSA) offices and through provider contact lists within the Mountain Plains ATTC database.

This webinar, held in November 2018, was sponsored by the Northwest ATTC and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network. It reviews the biological basis of medications for opioid use disorder, reviews recent data on the effects of buprenorphine on patient outcomes, and introduces tools for integrating buprenorphine treatment into your current treatment setting. Presenter: P. Todd Korthuis, MD, MPH, Oregon Health & Science University, NIDA Clinical Trials Network Western States Node Download slides | Watch recording

Our nation's battle plan for fighting viral hepatitis in the United States. The updated plan outlines strategies to achieve four major goals and includes indicators to help track progress between now and 2020. The goals are: Goal 1: Prevent new viral hepatitis infections Goal 2: Reduce deaths and improve the health of people living with viral hepatitis Goal 3: Reduce viral hepatitis health disparities Goal 4: Coordinate, monitor, and report on implementation of viral hepatitis activities

This list is prepared by the Division of Viral Hepatitis and the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD & TB Prevention. It contains the state/city, the Program Manager Coordinator, e-mail address, phone number and website.

Bringing Primary Care to Addiction Services and Addiction Services to Primary Care. See results from the Integration Institute.

The 2014 ATTC Network Forum provided an opportunity for key stakeholders to discuss health care and substance use disorders (SUD) services integration.

Presentation slides from the 2014 Network Forum. Plenary Mady Chalk Director, Center for Policy Research and Analysis Treatment Research Institute                   Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, PhD Deputy Director Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration U.S. Department of Health & Human Services         Panel Redonna Chandler, PhD Chief, Services Research Branch National Institute on Drug Abuse                   Les Sperling Chief Executive Officer Central Kansas Foundation                   Glenda Wrenn, MD, MSHP Director of the Division of Behavioral Health Satcher Health Leadership Institute Healthcare Integration Initiative, Morehouse School of Medicine         Ignite Talks Lori Ducharme, PhD Program Director for Health Services Research Division of Treatment and Recovery Research National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism   Les Sperling Chief Executive Officer Central Kansas Foundation   Ronald Dwinnells, MD, MBA Chief Executive Officer Ohio North East Health Systems, Inc.   Adam Viera, MPH Policy Associate Community Health Systems at the Altarum Institute   Corinna Dan, RN, MPH Viral Hepatitis Policy Advisor Health Resources and Services Administration   Shelina Foderingham, MSW, MPH Director Practice Improvement at the National Council for Behavioral Health  

The National CLAS Standards are intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities. This webinar will discuss the importance for healthcare organizations to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services and promote a more inclusive definition of culture in order to better serve children and their caregivers. OBJECTIVES: Highlights of the enhanced CLAS Standards that contribute to positive health outcomes for children Explore CLAS oriented patient/provider relationship Build principles tailored to and for children and their caregivers   PRESENTERS: Jacqueline Coleman MEd, MSM, BA, CPC Certified Professional Coach   Ebony Johnson MHS Global strategist on gender equality, human rights, and public health.  

Informed by the Region 8 Needs Assessment three priority areas have been used to inform Year 1 training and technical assistance events to date. For example, Enhanced Professional Learning Series (EPLS) on SBIRT, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Skill-based Videoconferencing (SbVC), and Technology-Based Clinical Supervision (TBCS) have been conducted throughout the Region. This report is a Year 1 Summary of Mountain Plains events used to inform our Advisory Board members of key events that occurred. 

Brochure-Afforable Care Act.

Stigma often makes addicted and recovering people, family and friends, treatment professionals, community activists, and other stakeholders feel powerless, angry, and frustrated. This guide is designed to help people become empowered and to provide practical tools by which people can become involved in stigma prevention activities.    This resource provides practical information about a variety of approaches to prevent addiction-related stigma. Some are especially simple and can be initiated by individuals on their own. These include tips on using stigma-free language and writing letters to the editor. Some approaches are comprehensive, such as developing a community action group and implementing a community-based campaign.

El propósito de este video es proveer estrategias guiadas por medio de la entrevista motivacional para facilitar entendimiento en el modelo, ofreciendo guías de implantación y herramientas de supervisión basadas en el producto educativo “Avalúo de Entrevista Motivacional: Herramientas de Supervisión para Aumentar las Destrezas”. Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Video 5