SAMHSA and FDA Join to Educate the Public on the Safe Use of Methadone
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today launched an initiative to help ensure the safe use of methadone. A prescription drug best known as a treatment for addiction and dependence on heroin and other narcotic pain medicines, methadone is also prescribed to treat moderate-to-severe chronic pain patients. The campaign responds to concerns about an escalating number of poisoning deaths linked to the improper use of this medication.
Date Added: 04/29/09
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Weekly News Digest: Week of 4/20 - 4/24
Friday, April 24, 2009
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Countdown to Awareness Day 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
The theme for this year's national event is Thriving in the Community, with a special emphasis on how high school youth who receive the services they need are more likely to have positive outcomes, such as better grades, and less likely to have negative outcomes, such as involvement with the juvenile and criminal justice systems.
Date Added: 04/24/09
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Homelessness Resource Center: Webcast Series and Regional Training
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Free Webcast Series: From Outputs to Outcomes
April 29, 2009
12 noon – 1:30 p.m. EST
Free Regional Training: Promoting Wellness, An Integrated Approach to Homeless Service Delivery
May 21 – 22, 2009
Kansas City, MO
Date Added: 04/23/09
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National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
August 11-13, 2009 | Omni Hotel, Atlanta, GA
Registration is Now Open!
The Third Annual National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing and Media provides you the opportunity to interact and network with a broad spectrum of health communications and marketing leaders across public health, health care, academic and private sectors. Last year the conference attracted more than 1000 participants representing 290 organizations and provided a venue for over 100 presenters and exhibitors. The conference is an excellent opportunity to meet with colleagues and help you shape the future of health communication, marketing, and media practice.
Date Added: 04/16/09
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TIP 48 on Managing Depressive Symptoms
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA’s) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) is pleased to announce the availability of Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 48: Managing Depressive Symptoms in Substance Abuse Clients During Early Recovery. TIP 48 provides the answers that substance abuse treatment counselors need when working with clients with depressive symptoms and substance use disorders.
Date Added: 04/15/09
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SAMHSA's Road to Recovery Update
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The Road to Recovery Update keeps you informed about activities leading up to National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) in September.
Date Added: 04/15/09
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Weekly News Digest: Week of 4/6 - 4/10
Friday, April 10, 2009
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Help Support Alcohol Awareness Month
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Alcohol Awareness Month (AAM) is an annual observance held in April that encourages local communities to focus on alcoholism and alcohol-related issues. AAM began as a way to inform the American public that alcoholism is a treatable disease, not a moral weakness, and that people who are addicted to alcohol can and do recover.
Date Added: 04/08/09
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Weekly News Digest: Week of 3/30 - 4/3
Friday, April 03, 2009
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National Survey Finds a Decrease in the Percentage of Adolescents Seeing Substance Use Prevention Messages in the Media
Friday, April 03, 2009
A new national report issued during National Alcohol Awareness Month provides both discouraging and encouraging news about the state of efforts to inform young people about the risks of underage drinking and illicit substances.
Date Added: 04/03/09
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SAMHSA's Road to Recovery Update
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
The Road to Recovery Update keeps you informed about activities leading up to National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) in September.
Date Added: 04/01/09
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SAMHSA Releases Video on Ending Chronic Homelessness
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
The DVD video series, Transformation Through Partnerships: Systems Change To End Chronic Homelessness presents the real-world stories of two cities as they implement strategic planning to coordinate services and collaborate with other organizations.
Date Added: 04/01/09
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National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is May 7
Thursday, March 26, 2009
National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day (Awareness Day) is a day for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the initiatives and communities it supports to promote positive youth development, resilience, recovery, and the transformation of mental health services delivery for children and youth with serious mental health needs and their families.
Date Added: 03/26/09
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Q & A Audio Conference: Grant Opportunities To Fund Services in Supportive Housing
Friday, March 20, 2009
The National Alliance To End Homelessness and the Corporation for Supportive Housing will co-host a free Web-based conference call on the recent Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) request for applications. SAMHSA staff will make a brief presentation and be available to answer questions. This call is designed to provide information to organizations that are considering applying for SAMHSA funding under either the Services in Supportive Housing program or the Treatment for Homeless program.
Date Added: 03/20/09
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Weekly News Digest: Week of 3/16 - 3/20
Friday, March 20, 2009
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New Report Reveals Treatment Admissions for Prescription Pain Killers Are on the Rise
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Treatment admissions for prescription pain killer misuse has risen dramatically over the past decade—from constituting 1 percent of all admissions in 1997 to now representing 5 percent, according to a report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Date Added: 03/18/09
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SAMHSA's Road to Recovery Update
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
The Road to Recovery Update keeps you informed about activities leading up to National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) in September.
Date Added: 03/18/09
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National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Good communication and marketing strategies can change our Nation’s mindset about health and well-being. To bring our best thinking forward, SAMHSA is joining with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to sponsor the 2009 National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media.
Date Added: 03/16/09
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Weekly News Digest: Week of 3/9 - 3/13
Friday, March 13, 2009
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