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Alcohol is STILL a Drug: An Exploratory Webinar Series: March 1, 2022, Recording   The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.     DESCRIPTION  Alcohol is STILL a drug.  The opioid crisis, increase in stimulant misuse, and marijuana legalization dominate the news— yet alcohol remains the number one substance causing health, social, legal and financial problems throughout the US.    While this series will focus on the hopefulness of recovery from alcohol use disorder, we’ll also take a deep dive into what we know about the full impact of alcohol overuse and the ways it affects every person in the US.   This session will provide an introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) including general information about the risks of alcohol intake during pregnancy, the negative impact on the developing fetus, as well as how to prevent it.     SERIES LEARNING OBJECTIVES These are the overall learning objectives for the full 10-session series:  Summarize the current impacts of problematic alcohol use in various/special populations, including pregnant women, youth, rural, and minority populations.  Assess and prioritize alcohol reduction efforts in targeted settings.  Describe the current efforts to curb problematic alcohol use, including best practices in providing treatment.        TRAINER     Lisa Rahm, BS, CMP Lisa Rahm is the Special Initiatives Manager for Prevention First. She has 28 years of experience in the education and human services fields with the last 21 years at Prevention First. In her current position, she has developed, implemented, and evaluated special initiatives such as FASD Screening and Brief Intervention Project, and Statewide FASD Project as well as overseeing conferences, meeting planning, and special events. Rahm holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Greenville College and holds the certification as a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP).

The Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center (CE-ATTC), funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and operated by The Danya Institute, contracted with The College for Behavioral Health Leadership (CBHL) to develop a report describing and defining EquityGrounded Leadership for use by behavioral health leaders in Health and Human Services Region 3 states. This report builds on the Institute’s ongoing efforts to improve diversity, increase cultural competency, and address population-specific needs of people receiving and delivering behavioral health services in Region 3. CBHL partnered with Just Health Collective and the Prevention Institute to develop this report. The purpose is to define and describe equity-grounded leadership, incorporating the experiences and perspectives of Region 3 behavioral health leaders via a survey, key informant interviews, and focus groups; make the case for the importance of focusing on equity as an foundational element of leadership; and offer recommendations for local, state, and national leaders and policy makers. Region 3 is a diverse region including Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. With a population of nearly 31,000,000 people, the region consists of a mix of dense, urban metropolitan areas and rural communities. Two-thirds of the population overall is White, and one-third are residents of color, but significant diversity is seen by state and community. Clear racial disparities exist in three indicators of health equity—poverty, education, and home ownership—across the region. Data on regional diversity of the behavioral health workforce and leadership are unavailable, but anecdotally are widely believed to comprise White females. WEBINAR Thursday, March 24, 1:00 PM, will provide an overview of the report development and outcomes, key takeaways for organizations and communities, and a description of and discussion about the importance of equity-grounded leadership. We will also seek your feedback on what is needed next to support equity-grounded leadership in Region 3. PRESENTERS: Oscar Morgan, Interim Executive Director, The Danya Institute, Project Director, Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Dr. Jei Africa, Director, Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Kathy Poston, Chief Engagement Officer, Just Health Collective, LLC Ruben Cantu, Associate Program Director, Prevention Institute This publication was prepared for the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center (CE-ATTC) under a cooperative agreement from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). All material appearing in this publication, except that taken directly from copyrighted sources, is in the public domain and may be reproduced or copied without permission from SAMHSA or the authors. Citation of the source is appreciated. Do not reproduce or distribute this publication for a fee without specific, written authorization from the CE-ATTC. At the time of this publication, Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, PhD, served as Assistant Secretary of Mental Health Services and Substance Use and the Administrator of SAMHSA. The opinions expressed herein are the view of CE-ATTC and the authors and do not reflect the official position of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), SAMHSA. No official support or endorsement of HHS, SAMHSA for the opinions described in this document is intended or should be inferred.

Este taller va dirigido a profesionales que trabajan con jóvenes en centros residenciales o correccionales. Su objetivo principal es ayudar a estos a encontrar sentido a las conductas potencialmente traumáticas de los jóvenes a su cuidado y aprender a responder de manera eficaz a cómo reducir su estrés y frustración personal, y aumentar su satisfacción en el trabajo con esta población. El taller se compone de cuatro módulos, actividades y estudios de casos. Cada módulo tiene una Guía para el facilitador. Es un formato interactivo, el cual promueve la participación y les dará herramientas prácticas necesarias para hacer una verdadera diferencia en las vidas y el futuro de estos jóvenes y sus familias.   Metas del Facilitador Definir el concepto del autocuidado y describir la importancia de mantener un buen plan de autocuidado. Describir los eventos traumatizantes que el personal de justicia juvenil podría experimentar y que podrían llevar al trauma vicario. Definir el estrés organizacional y su impacto en el personal que trabaja en instalaciones de justicia juvenil.   Objetivos de aprendizaje principales Los participantes serán capaces de describir la importancia del autocuidado. Los participantes identificarán los eventos traumatizantes que podrían enfrentar en los ambientes justicia juvenil. Los participantes aprenderán sobre el trauma vicario y el estrés organizacional. Los participantes aprenderán a identificar el impacto del estrés en sus cuerpos y mentes.

Este taller va dirigido a profesionales que trabajan con jóvenes en centros residenciales o correccionales. Su objetivo principal es ayudar a estos a encontrar sentido a las conductas potencialmente traumáticas de los jóvenes a su cuidado y aprender a responder de manera eficaz a cómo reducir su estrés y frustración personal, y aumentar su satisfacción en el trabajo con esta población. El taller se compone de cuatro módulos, actividades y estudios de casos. Cada módulo tiene una Guía para el facilitador. Es un formato interactivo, el cual promueve la participación y les dará herramientas prácticas necesarias para hacer una verdadera diferencia en las vidas y el futuro de estos jóvenes y sus familias.   Metas del facilitador Definir las estrategias de manejo para la supervivencia e introducir algunos ejemplos del uso que podrían darle los jóvenes. Introducir el concepto de un plan de seguridad informado para el trauma y describir su uso. Educar al personal sobre formas en que pueden ayudar a los jóvenes que estén experimentando reacciones de estrés traumático por medio del uso de estrategias de manejo alternas. Objetivos de aprendizaje principales Los participantes serán capaces de describir de dos a tres estrategias de manejo para la supervivencia que podrían usar jóvenes con historial de trauma y nombrar formas alternas para lidiar con el trauma. Los participantes serán capaces de redactar un plan de seguridad informado para el trauma y usarlo en sus unidades. Los participantes serán capaces de describir formas en que pueden ayudar a los jóvenes que estén experimentando reacciones de estrés traumático.

Este taller va dirigido a profesionales que trabajan con jóvenes en centros residenciales o correccionales. Su objetivo principal es ayudar a estos a encontrar sentido a las conductas potencialmente traumáticas de los jóvenes a su cuidado y aprender a responder de manera eficaz a cómo reducir su estrés y frustración personal, y aumentar su satisfacción en el trabajo con esta población. El taller se compone de cuatro módulos, actividades y estudios de casos. Cada módulo tiene una Guía para el facilitador. Es un formato interactivo, el cual promueve la participación y les dará herramientas prácticas necesarias para hacer una verdadera diferencia en las vidas y el futuro de estos jóvenes y sus familias.   Metas del facilitador Introducir las tareas de desarrollo infantil y centrarse en las tareas claves del desarrollo adolescente. Proporcionar ejemplos del impacto del trauma en las tareas de desarrollo. Alentar a los participantes a que crean en que pueden hacer una diferencia en la vida de los jóvenes.   Objetivos de aprendizaje principales Los participantes serán capaces de describir las tareas claves del desarrollo adolescente. Los participantes serán capaces de describir el impacto que puede tener el trauma en las tareas claves del desarrollo adolescente. Los participantes serán capaces de describir la interacción entre el trauma y el apego.

Este taller va dirigido a profesionales que trabajan con jóvenes en centros residenciales o correccionales. Su objetivo principal es ayudar a estos a encontrar sentido a las conductas potencialmente traumáticas de los jóvenes a su cuidado y aprender a responder de manera eficaz a cómo reducir su estrés y frustración personal, y aumentar su satisfacción en el trabajo con esta población. El taller se compone de cuatro módulos, actividades y estudios de casos. Cada módulo tiene una Guía para el facilitador. Es un formato interactivo, el cual promueve la participación y les dará herramientas prácticas necesarias para hacer una verdadera diferencia en las vidas y el futuro de estos jóvenes y sus familias.   Metas del facilitador Introducir el concepto del trauma, cómo se diferencia del estrés y cómo puede ser un factor subyacente de los comportamientos que exhiben los jóvenes en el sistema de justicia juvenil. Proporcionar un marco de trabajo para las reacciones de estrés traumático y los recordatorios del trauma. Introducir el concepto de resiliencia y cómo convertirse en alguien informado del trauma puede ayudarle a brindar apoyo a la juventud. Introducir las seis viñetas de los casos que se usarán a través de los cuatro módulos.   Objetivos de aprendizaje principales Los participantes serán capaces de definir el trauma y describir cómo se diferencia del estrés cotidiano. Los participantes aprenderán a ver los comportamientos de los jóvenes a través del lente del trauma. Los participantes entenderán la relación entre el trauma y el desarrollo social y emocional y las dificultades conductuales.

Please join us for this Tribal Opioid Response webinar! Joel Chisholm, MD, (Bay Mills Band of Ojibwe) Behavioral Health Medical Director at the Cherokee Indian Hospital (Eastern Band), discusses harm reduction efforts in Native communities.

  Please join us for this Tribal Opioid Response webinar! Joel Chisholm, MD, (Bay Mills Band of Ojibwe) Behavioral Health Medical Director at the Cherokee Indian Hospital (Eastern Band), discusses harm reduction efforts in Native communities.

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, cannabis use rates increased in 2020, with almost 50 million individuals 12 or older reporting use of cannabis in the past year. This increase is reflected in the state-specific data for HHS Region 8 in five of the six states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah). With this data in mind, the Mountain Plains ATTC is sponsoring a ten-part webinar series that will address and review the latest science for cannabis including: prevention and treatment issues; public policy; medical marijuana; and special populations and cannabis (adolescents, women and maternal health, older adults, and individuals with Serious Mental Illness).   Cannabis and Physical and Mental Health: What do we (think we) know?   This webinar is part of a series on the current science of cannabis, for more information on the other webinars in the series view the series homepage.  

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, cannabis use rates increased in 2020, with almost 50 million individuals 12 or older reporting use of cannabis in the past year. This increase is reflected in the state-specific data for HHS Region 8 in five of the six states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah). With this data in mind, the Mountain Plains ATTC is sponsoring a ten-part webinar series that will address and review the latest science for cannabis including: prevention and treatment issues; public policy; medical marijuana; and special populations and cannabis (adolescents, women and maternal health, older adults, and individuals with Serious Mental Illness).   Cannabis Series 5 Cannabis & Physical & Mental Health What do we (think we) know?   

In March, we raise awareness to Problem Gambling. The 2022 Problem Gambling Awareness Month theme is “Awareness + Action”. If you feel you need support, you may contact the National Council on Problem Gambling operates the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network at 1-800-522-4700.     Español  En marzo, creamos conciencia a la Ludopatía. El tema 2022 del mes de la Concienciación sobre el Juego Problemático también conocido como ludopatía es "conciencia + acción". Si necesita ayuda, le animamos a ponerse en contacto con el Consejo Nacional de Problemas de Juego quienes operan la Línea de Ayuda de la Red Nacional de Problemas al 1-800-522-4700.     Português Em março, queremos aumentar a conscientização sobre o jogo problemático. O tema do Mês de Conscientização sobre Jogo Problemático em 2022 é “Consciência + Ação”. Se você sentir que precisa de apoio, você pode entrar em contato com a Linha de Ajuda do Conselho Nacional de Jogo Problemático, pelo telefone 1-800-522-4700.

Please join us for this Tribal Opioid Response webinar! Joel Chisholm, MD, (Bay Mills Band of Ojibwe) Behavioral Health Medical Director at the Cherokee Indian Hospital (Eastern Band), discusses harm reduction efforts in Native communities.

This interactive webinar will focus on discussion of early Spring and how this impacts behavioral health and wellbeing. This panel of Native American panelists will review and share cultural aspects of their tribal views on seasonal changes. The primary goal of this webinar is to share teachings on seasonal changes, how these changes influence daily living, impact behaviors, and shape perspectives on life and cultural values. This webinar was created to prepare the audience for attendance to the upcoming Spring Living Series airing on March 11, 2022. 1-3 ET . 12-2 CT . 11-1 MT . 10-12 PT . 9-11 AKT

This interactive webinar will focus on discussion of early Spring and how this impacts behavioral health and wellbeing. This panel of Native American panelists will review and share cultural aspects of their tribal views on seasonal changes. The primary goal of this webinar is to share teachings on seasonal changes, how these changes influence daily living, impact behaviors, and shape perspectives on life and cultural values. This webinar was created to prepare the audience for attendance to the upcoming Spring Living Series airing on March 11, 2022. 1-3 ET . 12-2 CT . 11-1 MT . 10-12 PT . 9-11 AKT

The goal of the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trials Network/Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) webinar series is to help scholars and clinicians in the addiction field stay abreast of cutting edge science. In this webinar, Keith Humphreys, PhD (Stanford University) will explore the landscape of mutual help groups and the diverse mutual help groups that are available to patients. The clinical and cost effectiveness of group and 12-step programs will also be reviewed. Lastly, the clinical and policy implications of mutual help groups for promoting recovery from addiction will be discussed.  This webinar was sponsored by the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network (CTN). Download slides | Watch recording    

Treatment & Recovery in African American Communities: Panel Discussion with 2022 Recovery Hall of Fame Inductees   Presented by The Online Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment, and Recovery.    Each year, the Online Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment, and Recovery inducts several addiction treatment professionals into the museum’s Hall of Fame. In this panel presentation, four of the recent inductees share their insights on how to work more effectively with African Americans with substance use disorders.   Panelists:     Michael Askew           Rev. Jan Brown        Dr. Mary Roberson    Roland Williams Click here to learn more about our panelists and the rest of the 2022 Hall of Fame inductees.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learn strategies for working more effectively with African Americans seeking recovery. Understand the importance of applying culturally-specific approaches to working with African Americans with SUD’s. Help African American clients maintain ongoing recovery.     WEBINAR MODERATOR   Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, is the Illinois State Project Manager for the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. Mark is a published author, trainer, educator, and mentor, as well as the founder of the Online Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment, and Recovery and the co-founder of Serenity Academy of Chicago, the only recovery high school in Illinois. Mark is the 2021 recipient of the NAADAC Enlightenment Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field.

Flyer for the session A Native Youth Round Table – Adverse Childhood Experiences and Paths to Resiliency. The Leadership Academy, the Trauma Grant, and the Tribal College and University Initiative hosted a Native Youth Round Table to kick off the SAMHSA National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative Category II TSA Center. Our panelists explored a youth perspective on historical trauma, the adverse childhood experiences it has caused, and the resiliency it has inspired. Our panelists are: Shoshanna Johnson (Absentee Shawnee, Sac and Fox), Hozshona Morningstar Post (Kiowa), Keely Driscoll (Meskwaki), Grace Waseskuk (Meskwaki), and Stevi Johnson (Absentee Shawnee, Sac and Fox). For more information, please contact: [email protected] or [email protected] 

Recording of A Native Youth Round Table – Adverse Childhood Experiences and Paths to Resiliency. The Leadership Academy, the Trauma Grant, and the Tribal College and University Initiative hosted a Native Youth Round Table to kick off the SAMHSA National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative Category II TSA Center. Our panelists explored a youth perspective on historical trauma, the adverse childhood experiences it has caused, and the resiliency it has inspired. Our panelists are: Shoshanna Johnson (Absentee Shawnee, Sac and Fox), Hozshona Morningstar Post (Kiowa), Keely Driscoll (Meskwaki), Grace Waseskuk (Meskwaki), and Stevi Johnson (Absentee Shawnee, Sac and Fox).  For more information, please contact: [email protected] or [email protected] 

Talking To Change: A Motivational Interviewing Podcast, hosted by Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan, is a series of conversations exploring Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its influence on supporting individuals and groups as they make positive health and lifestyle changes. Talking to Change: An MI Podcast. Episode 51: Lessons from the Lab: The Dynamics of Change Talk with April Carcone, PhD, MSW In this episode, hosts Glenn and Sebastian talk to April Carcone, PhD, MSW about her research on the dynamics of change talk and technological advances in MI. They cover what works to evoke change talk from African American youth, the process of forming research questions, working with youth and their caregivers, developing computerized coding methods, the dilemma of research, eHealth along a continuum of care, and more.</p>  

Talking To Change: A Motivational Interviewing Podcast, hosted by Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan, is a series of conversations exploring Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its influence on supporting individuals and groups as they make positive health and lifestyle changes. Talking to Change: An MI Podcast. Episode 50: MI for Survivors of Violence, with Dr. Kate Watson In this episode of Talking to Change, hosts Glenn and Sebastian talk to Dr. Kate Watson about the use of motivational interviewing when working with survivors of violence. Dr. Watson, founder of The Advocacy Academy and author of the book Only Trying to Help, described the role of an advocate and discussed self-advocacy as change talk, working with the “righting reflex” to amplify the voice of the client, difficult decisions for survivors of violence and how to counsel them with neutrality and hope, using affirmations, careful use of reflections, tying questions to hopeful outcomes, and more!  

In HHS Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming) the prevalence of cannabis use and cannabis use disorders are on the rise. Certainly, these increases in cannabis use and use related disorders are worrisome and have implications for both health and behavioral health providers.   While cannabis use is generally higher in metropolitan areas, a recent study by Moore and colleagues (2021) found that individuals residing in small metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas reported higher frequent use of cannabis (use of cannabis 100 days +) especially among individuals without health insurance. This data point is important as significant portions of the states in Region 8 are designated as rural or remote (non-metropolitan). Adding to the complexity of healthcare and related decision-making, several states in the region have approved legislation that allows cannabis use for medical and/or recreational purposes.   As such, the Mountain Plains ATTC in partnership with the SAMHSA Region 8 Administrator put together a panel of experts to discuss cannabis use and cannabis use disorders, challenges related to medical marijuana (North Dakota and Utah); increases in cannabis (THC) potency; increases in treatment seeking for cannabis use; implications for emergency departments regarding individuals presenting due to cannabis use; as well as other issues related to cannabis. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Charlie Smith (SAMHSA Region 8 Administrator) and include panel members: Dr. Roneet Lev; Dr. Alan Budney; and Dr. Aaron Norton. Panel members will be available throughout the webinar to answer questions from participants.   Cannabis Webinar Series: Cannabis and Medical Marijuana Issues Panel   This webinar is part of a series on the current science of cannabis, for more information on the other webinars in the series view the series homepage.    

The American Medical Association (AMA) and Manatt Health recently released a toolkit to guide states on removing barriers to evidence-based patient care. We post this toolkit as a resource for TOR grantees and others.

Recording of TOR Webinar: Fentanyl and Harm Reduction. During this webinar, we will discuss fentanyl, including an overview of the pharmacology of fentanyl and fentanyl analogs, what we know about where fentanyl is being supplied from, and also how to implement fentanyl testing strips as a harm reduction intervention. This event took place on January 26th, 2022. 

  Alcohol is STILL a Drug: An Exploratory Webinar Series (February 1, 2022) Recording     The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.   DESCRIPTION  Alcohol is STILL a drug.  The opioid crisis, increase in stimulant misuse, and marijuana legalization dominate the news— yet alcohol remains the number one substance causing health, social, legal and financial problems throughout the US.  While this series will focus on the hopefulness of recovery from alcohol use disorder, we’ll also take a deep dive into what we know about the full impact of alcohol overuse and the ways it affects every person in the US.   February 2022 Session: LGBTQ+ Youth and Alcohol Use Despite gains in LGBTQ+ civil rights laws, queer youth continue to experience disparities in health, safety, and SUD issues. This virtual presentation will present what you need to know as a provider about queer youth and alcohol.     SERIES LEARNING OBJECTIVES These are the overall learning objectives for the full 10-session series:  Summarize the current impacts of problematic alcohol use in various/special populations, including pregnant women, youth, rural, and minority populations.  Assess and prioritize alcohol reduction efforts in targeted settings.  Describe the current efforts to curb problematic alcohol use, including best practices in providing treatment.    SPEAKER   De’An Roper, PhD, LCSW-S  pronouns she, her, hers    De’An Roper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the School of Social Work at University of Texas at Arlington. Prior to her academic career, Dr. Roper worked in various systems of care for more than two decades. Her early experience was shaped by working in the LGBTQ+ community during the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Later her direct practice included working in criminal justice environments developing treatment programs for people diagnosed with co-occurring disorders. Dr. Roper’s areas of practice expertise include program development, LGBTQ+ cultural competence, service team development and, she provides advanced clinical supervision. Her research interests include, sexual and gender minority health disparities, health risk behaviors, substance abuse, mental health and criminal justice systems.