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Brochure on gambling-Hispanic and Latinos.

An educational product designed for all members of a multidisciplinary team in a treatment and recovery services setting for people with substance use disorders. It has four modules with general topics: Competences, Theoretical models, Professional ethics, and Neurobiology. These modules provide basic and essential information on each of the topics and are presented in a video format where images and text are accompanied by a narrative of the content.  

La Administración de Salud Mental y Abuso de Sustancias (conocida como SAMHSA por sus siglas en inglés) es una agencia del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Sociales de los Estados Unidos que tiene como visión el desarrollo de una vida en la comunidad para todos.

Este producto es un periadico bianual que discute temas relacionados al campo de la adiccian.

Este producto es un periódico bianual que discute temas relacionados al campo de la adicción.

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    

Part 1 of the Great Lakes ATTC/NW ATTC 3-part webinar series provides an overview of stimulant (cocaine and methamphetamine) use in the U.S. Presenter Rick Rawson, Ph.D., will discuss: 1. The extent and geography of stimulant use.  2. Clinical syndromes produced by acute and chronic stimulant use; s.trategies for addressing acute intoxication, withdrawal, and stimulant-induced psychosis.  3. Effective behavioral treatments for stimulant use disorders.  4. The status of pharmacotherapy research on treatments for stimulant use disorders.  5. Vulnerable populations, including the problem of stimulant use by individuals in medication treatment for opioid use disorder.

The second installment of Great Lakes/Northwest ATTC webinar series features a panel of providers presenting their experiences with effective treatment strategies and evidence-based practices for working with individuals with stimulant use disorders. Section 1: Treating Individuals with Stimulant and Opioid Use Disorders – Evergreen Treatment Center in Seattle, WA. K. Michelle Peavy, Ph.D., of Evergreen Treatment Services addresses challenges and strategies of working with individuals with comorbid opioid use and stimulant use disorders. Section 2: Implementing Contingency Management: Lessons Learned from VA’s National Implementation Initiative. Dominick DePhilippis, Ph.D., presents on use of contingency management in the VA system. Section 3: Using the MATRIX Model to treat stimulant disorders in a FQHC setting. Regina Fox, LSW, CSAC, will discuss use of the Matrix Model of treatment in a community-based treatment organization. Download the FAQ Sheet 

During this last installment of the webinar series three presenters will discuss change management strategies for successfully implementing these evidence-based practices. Todd Molfenter, Ph.D., provides an overview on how implementation science informs successful uptake of EBPs. Bryan Hartzler, PhD., presents tips for community-based implementation of contingency management. Denna Vandersloot, M.Ed, shares lessons learned from implementation efforts involving the Matrix Model of treatment.

Este es uno de dos ejemplares abordando el tema de las 8 Iniciativas Estrategicas de SAMHSA. Este ejemplar se enfoca en una descripción general y provee más detalles sobre las iniciativas de Trauma y Justicia, Tecnología Informática de Salud (HIT) y Datos, Resultados y Calidad de Servicios.

This is the spanish version of this product. In September, 2006 and March, 2007, 30 leaders in the addiction field gathered in Greenville, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia (respectively) to discuss this critical topic.  

The 2013 Spanish booklet describes psychotherapeutic medications, their purpose, usual dose and frequency, side effects, potential for abuse and dependence, emergency conditions, and cautions. The language has been modified to increase readability and new medications have been added since earlier editions. An online version is available in both Spanish and English at findrxinformation.org, where practitioners & patients can search, download and print specific information as needed.

This is one of two issues addressing the 8 SAMHSA's Strategic Initiative. These issues emphasizes on a general overview of the 8 initiatives and provide a more detailed description on Trauma and Justice, Health Information Technology, and Data, Outcomes and Quality.

Lists competencies necessary for effective supervision in alcohol abuse and drug abuse treatment programs. Provides administrators with step-by-step guidelines for implementing a comprehensive supervisory training and workforce development component.

This product is a newsletter with a variety of topics for the addiction professional and other related fields. The product authors are from different fields in addiction to give it a holistic point of view.

This product is a newsletter with a variety of topics for the addiction professional and other related fields. The product authors are from different fields in addiction to give it a holistic point of view.  

National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with mental and substance use disorders to live healthy and rewarding lives. The 2019 Recovery Month theme, “Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger,” emphasizes the need to share resources and build networks across the country to support recovery. It reminds us that mental and substance use disorders affect us all and that we are all part of the solution. The observance highlights inspiring stories to help thousands of people from all walks of life find the path to hope, health, and personal growth. To celebrate Recovery Month, Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) and Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) have partnered to produce Recovery Story Podcasts to share the inspiring recovery journeys of people in our region. Podcasts can be streamed online or downloaded to your phone or tablet for streaming on your preferred podcast app. Click here to listen.

Our Recovery Month 2019 Podcast features an interview with Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, an international speaker, trainer, and consultant in the behavioral health field whose work has reached thousands throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Caribbean and British Islands.  In this podcast, Mark discusses the many pathways to recovery in African-American communities. 

The National CLAS Standards are intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities. This webinar will discuss how health care organizations need to ensure that awareness, adoption, and implementation of the National CLAS Standards are incorporated to have a more inclusive definition of culture in order to better adolescents. OBJECTIVES: Highlights of the enhanced CLAS Standards that contribute to positive health outcomes for Men who have sex with Men populations Increased awareness on Health, Healthcare and Intersectionality for Men who have sex with Men The impacts of health equity and demographics/societal issues on Men who have sex with Men A profile of innovative services and programming to support wellness for this population PRESENTERS: JACQUELINE COLEMAN MEd, MSM, BA, CPC Certified Professional Coach   ANTHONY FOX LGPC Division Chief for the Capacity Building, Housing and Community Partnerships Division within the HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD, and TB Administration for the District of Columbia Department of Health. 

The September 2019 Dialogue features: Addiction: National Recovery Month | Mental Health: Learning Collaboratives | Prevention: Prescription Opioid and Heroin Awareness | ORN: LGBT+ Long-term Recovery | Region 3 Spotlight: Recovery Stories of Shirley J. Davis and Kathy Dorman. Additional sections include upcoming training and webinar events, behavioral health observances, new resources, and Region 3 news. 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. You are encouraged to provide us with 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 and news and training announcements, sign up here.           Recovery Stories: In this month's newsletter, two special and brave guest contributors shared their recovery stories for Recovery Month.   Shirley J. Davis For many years, I ran from the realities of my past life and tried extremely hard to hide from the knowledge that I continually lost time and felt like “someone else,” until the winter of my thirtieth year. I went to bed one night and as soon as I turned off the light to go to sleep, I relived a horrible memory of rape. I immediately turned the lights back on and lay shivering in my bed waiting for daylight. It was then that I knew I had to get help. Continue reading Shirley's story.     Kathy Dorman I’m so grateful to be a recovering addict, to still be alive to give others hope, because I remember the life of hopelessness. My passion is to reach children and young adults who may feel hopeless or peer pressured into trying drugs. As a child, I was surrounded by family and friends who were caught in the disease of addiction. I tell people, yes, I may have had a choice, but literally I had no chance, at least that’s how I felt. Continue reading Kathy's story.

During this last installment of the webinar series three presenters will discuss change management strategies for successfully implementing these evidence-based practices. The first two installments of the series focused on effective treatment strategies and models for addressing stimulant use disorders. During this webinar, three presenters will discuss change management strategies for successfully implementing these evidence-based practices. Todd Molfenter, Ph.D. will provide an overview on how implementation science informs successful uptake of EBPs. Bryan Hartzler, PhD. will present tips for community-based implementation of contingency management. Denna Vandersloot, M.Ed will share lessons learned from implementation efforts involving the Matrix Model of treatment.

Safe, stable, and affordable housing is increasingly recognized as a vital part of recovery. What role can substance use disorder treatment and recovery programs play in providing this essential need for their clients? Find out the basics of housing and how to get started in this 6-session virtual learning community series! By the end of session 1, participants will be able to: Discuss the philosophy of housing as an intervention for mental health and substance use disorders. Explain the variety and style of housing options. Summarize the best practices in supportive housing. This series is a collaboration among the HHS Region 7  Technology Transfer Centers (Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center [ATTC], Prevention Technology Transfer Center [PTTC], and Mental Health Technology Transfer Center [MHTTC]).

Tom Fuchs, MEd, Behavioral Health Adult Treatment Manager for DSHS-Behavioral Health and Recovery Division, describes the 18 funded projects for the Washington State Targeted Response (WA-Opioid STR) grant, a statewide effort to address the opioid epidemic through increased access to prevention, treatment, and recovery services. The plan builds on the state strategic plan, existing infrastructures and expanding implementation of proven programs and strategies to meet the needs of the state.  Download slides

This webinar defines harm reduction as it is implemented on the policy, population, community and individual levels, discusses its historical roots, and provides a rationale for harm-reduction treatment as a policy and clinical practice to address the opioid epidemic. Susan Collins, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, Associate Professor, and co-director of the Harm Reduction Research and Treatment (HaRRT) Center at the University of Washington.  Download slides