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	New Collateral Products for TIP 49: Incorporating Alcohol Pharmacotherapies Into Medical Practice SAMHSA’s Quick Guides, one for counselors and one for physicians, and KAP Keys based on Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 49: Incorporating Alcohol Pharmacotherapies Into Medical Practice summarize the information in the TIP. These quick reference tools provide guidance for the use of acamprosate, disulfiram, oral naltrexone, and extended-release injectable naltrexone in the treatment of alcohol use disorders. Download or order your free copy today! The Quick Guides and KAP Keys are available for download at http://www.kap.samhsa.gov or through the links below: Quick Guide for Counselors Based on TIP 49: Incorporating Alcohol Pharmacotherapies Into Medical Practice (3.7MB/ 32 pp.) Quick Guide for Physicians Based on TIP 49: Incorporating Alcohol Pharmacotherapies Into Medical Practice (4.5MB/52 pp.) KAP Keys for Clinicians Based on TIP 49: Incorporating Alcohol Pharmacotherapies Into Medical Practice (3MB/14 pp.) To order your free Quick Guide for Counselors, Quick Guide for Physicians, or KAP Keys for Clinicians based on TIP 49, contact SAMHSA’s Health Information Network (SHIN) at http://www.samhsa.gov/shin or 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) (English and Español). Ask for publication order number (SMA) 10-4542 for Quick Guide for Counselors, (SMA) 10-4543 for Quick Guide for Physicians, and (SMA) 10-4544 for KAP Keys for Clinicians.
	New Online Continuing Education Courses for Substance Abuse Treatment Professionals SAMHSA has new online courses for substance abuse treatment professionals. These courses provide an opportunity for professional growth as well as one continuing education unit per module for maintaining certification or licensure. Prescription Medication (Part 1): Misuse, Abuse, and Dependence—This course instructs substance abuse treatment professionals about prescription medication use, abuse, misuse, and dependence. It presents trends in the use of prescription medications and compares medication classes: opioid analgesics (pain relievers), sedative-hypnotics (benzodiazepines and barbiturates), and stimulants. Prescription Medication (Part 2): Addressing Addiction—This course follows on the above course and provides information for substance abuse treatment professionals about treating clients who are addicted to prescription medications. It includes information about screening, assessment, and treatment planning for these clients. Organizational Development: Governance and the Board of Directors—This course presents information about governance and the responsibilities, recruitment, and retention of boards of directors for nonprofit community-based organizations that provide substance abuse treatment. Organizational Development: Marketing as Collaboration—This course presents basic marketing approaches and tools for use by nonprofit community-based organizations that provide substance abuse treatment. It offers suggestions about applying marketing techniques to increase the number of client referrals, designing marketing materials, conducting marketing research, and developing marketing plans. Organizational Development: Using Financial Information as a Nonfinancial CEO—This course provides training for those managers in substance abuse treatment organizations who do not have experience in accounting or finance. It explains general financial principles and how to apply them effectively. The course does not cover specific financial reporting requirements for grantees. The Web-based system allows you to complete these courses at any time from the comfort, privacy, and convenience of your home or office. The e-learning courses are available at http://www.kap.samhsa.gov or through the link below: Knowledge Application Program (KAP) E-Learning Web site page Start taking an online course today!
	New Multi-Language Resources for People in Recovery SAMHSA has new brochures in Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Vietnamese for consumers and their families. SAMHSA’s Multi-Language Initiative provides these products for clients with specific issues in recovery. Aging, Medicines and Alcohol (Cambodian/Khmer), for older adults who use alcohol and take prescription medications Drugs, Alcohol and HIV/AIDS: A Consumer Guide (Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese), for individuals who abuse substances and are at increased risk of HIV transmission Good Mental Health is Ageless (Cambodian/Khmer), for older adults who want to learn more about good mental health Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Man’s Guide to Coping With the Effects of Childhood Abuse (Chinese) and Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Woman’s Guide to Coping With Childhood Abuse Issues (Cambodian/Khmer), for men and women in recovery who have childhood abuse issues. The brochures are available for download at http://www.kap.samhsa.gov or through the links below: Aging, Medicines and Alcohol (Cambodian/Khmer) (2.2MB/7 pp.) Drugs, Alcohol and HIV/AIDS: A Consumer Guide (Cambodian/Khmer) (2.1MB/4 pp.); (Chinese) (8.4MB/4 pp.); (Korean) (13.6 MB/4 pp.); (Russian) (1.2MB/4 pp.); (Vietnamese) (2.4MB/4 pp.) Good Mental Health is Ageless (Cambodian/Khmer) (8 MB/7 pp.) Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Man's Guide to Coping With the Effects of Childhood Abuse (Chinese) (4.6 MB/10 pp.) Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Woman's Guide to Coping With Childhood Abuse Issues (Cambodian/Khmer) (4.0 MB/12 pp.) Download your free copy today!
HEALTH REFORM FORUM TOPIC	A new special topic forum on Health Reform is located at this link (7/29/2010)
HHS Press Releases	HHS Allocated $88 Million for Home Visiting Program to Improve the Wellbeing of Children and Families (7/21/10)
	Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the Specific Needs of Women The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 51: Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the Specific Needs of Women will help substance abuse treatment professionals provide effective, up-to-date treatment to women with substance use disorders by providing treatment that takes into account the unique needs of women. The information in TIP 51 is based on women’s experiences as well as best or promising practices and research-based approaches. This eight-chapter TIP presents treatment approaches that consider a woman’s social and economic environments; her relationships with family members, significant others, and support systems; and the impact of gender and culture on treatment. TIP 51 is available for download at http://www.kap.samhsa.gov or through the link below: TIP 51: Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the Specific Needs of Women (3.6MB/382 pp.) http://kap.samhsa.gov/products/manuals/tips/pdf/TIP51.pdf To order your free copy of TIP 51: Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the Specific Needs of Women, contact SAMHSA’s Health Information Network (SHIN) at http://www.samhsa.gov/shin or 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) (English and Español). Ask for publication order number (SMA) 09-4426
Behavioral Health Pacesetter Award	Annapolis Coalition on the Behavioral Health Workforce in partnership with The Hitachi Foundation recently announced that a national search was about to begin to identify exemplary workforce practices in the behavioral health field.  The search uses the Call for Nominations and Submission Form (available on the website below). Applicants should carefully read the Call for Nominations that describes eligibility and other requirements and return the completed Submission Form by May 14, 2010.  As the Coalition conducts this search, it is optimistic that organizations will share their innovative ideas so that others might benefit, making it possible to create “Better Jobs, Better Services, and Better Business” in behavioral health.  The search process will culminate in recognition of a few outstanding organizations that will receive the Behavioral Health Pacesetter Award. To obtain the Call for Nominations (contains detailed criteria) and Submission Form, please go to http://www.annapoliscoalition.org/pages/default2.asp?active_page_id=132
Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act	Interim Final Rules Under the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (2/2/10) Document is available in PDF format.
	CMS and ONC Issue Regulations Proposing a Definition of 'Meaningful Use' and Setting Standards for Electronic Health Record Incentive Program (12/30/09)
THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2008	THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2008 WHAT IT MEANS TO STATE ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG (AOD) AGENCIES AND PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS Read the Fact Sheet (in PDF) to learn the implications for States and providers. The EEOC recently approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that was published in the Federal Register on September 23, 2009. The reason for the NPRM is to address the Congressional directive for the EEOC to amend its ADA regulation to reflect the changes made by the ADAAA. The NPRM includes changes to both the ADA regulations and the Interpretive Guidance (also known as the Appendix) that was published at the same time as the original ADA regulations. There is a 60-day public comment period for the NPRM. After the 60 day comment period, the fact sheet will be updated if there are any changes.
	SAMHSA ANNOUNCES: Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor Clinical supervision has become the cornerstone of quality improvement in the substance abuse treatment field. In addition to providing a bridge between the classroom and the clinic, clinical supervision improves client care, develops the professionalism of clinical personnel, and imparts and maintains ethical standards in the field. Organized into three parts, TIP 52: Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor presents basic information about clinical supervision: Part 1 (for clinical supervisors): presents basic information about clinical supervision in the substance abuse treatment field and provides a “how to” of clinical supervision. Part 2 (for program administrators): helps administrators understand the benefits and rationale behind providing clinical supervision for their program’s substance abuse counselors. Part 3 consists of three sections: an analysis of the available literature, an annotated bibliography of the literature most central to the topic, and a bibliography of other available literature. Part 3 is available only online through KAP. Download or order your free copy today! The manual and supporting literature review are available for download at http://www.kap.samhsa.gov or through the links below: TIP 52: Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor (1.3MB/165 pp.). TIP 52 Literature Review: Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor: A Review of the Literature (274KB/45 pp.) To order your free copy of TIP 52: Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor, contact SAMHSA’s Health Information Network (SHIN) at http://www.samhsa.gov/shin or 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) (English and Español). Ask for publication order number (SMA) 09-4435.
Toolkit on Tobacco Treatment for Persons with Substance Use Disorders	To help educate clinicians and administrators on how to address tobacco use among people with substance use disorders, Signal Behavioral Health Network and the Colorado State Tobacco Education & Prevention Partnership (STEPP) have developed a toolkit – a concise, user-friendly guide to tobacco treatment for counselors and policy recommendations for supervisors and administrators.  The toolkit is intended to help providers fully integrate tobacco treatment into existing substance abuse treatment practices. The toolkit includes: an overview of the risks of tobacco use and the benefits of quitting; resources for tobacco treatment with persons with substance use disorders; guidelines for assessing tobacco use and readiness to quit; treatment recommendations including pharmacotherapy, nicotine replacement and counseling; and recommendations for agency policies on tobacco control and treatment. Included with the toolkit are posters for clients, brochures for counselors and administrators, and a reference card on treatment and medications.  CLICK HERE to download!
	Now Available Building Bridges to Support Military and Veteran Families: Healthcare Providers Resource Guide (pdf) This guide is an excellent resource guide developed by the Department of Defense Center of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE). It is substantive guide created to assist medical and mental health providers with their work in helping service members, veterans and their families maintain health and positive family functioning. We at SAMSHA, through the Workgroup on Returning Veterans and their Families, are partnering with DCoE on distributing this resource widely across our staff, constituency groups, states, grantees, contractors and interested parties.
	SAMHSA Announces: Implementing Change in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) 31: Implementing Change in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs provides guidance on integrating evidence-based practices (EBPs) into substance abuse treatment programs. Written for substance abuse treatment administrators, managers, and supervisors, TAP 31 suggests practical and efficient approaches for introducing and implementing EBPs. It includes steps for assessing an organization’s readiness to adopt new practices, identifying priorities in adopting EBPs, evaluating progress, and sustaining change overtime. TAP 31 complements the best practices described in the CSAT’s Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPs). Download or order your free copy today! TAP 31 is available for download at http://www.kap.samhsa.gov or through the link below: (TAP) 31: Implementing Change in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs (PDF--2.91MB/72 pp.) To order your free copy of TAP 31: Implementing Change in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, contact SAMHSA’s Health Information Network (SHIN) at http://www.samhsa.gov/shin or 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) (English and español). Ask for publication order number (SMA) 09-4377.
	SAMHSA AnnouncesNew Advisory: “Emerging Issues in the Use of Methadone” Physicians have prescribed methadone, a synthetic, long-acting opioid, for more than 40 years in the treatment of opioid addiction. “Emerging Issues in the Use of Methadone,” Substance Abuse Treatment Advisory, Volume 8, Issue 1, presents information on the increase in deaths related to methadone, particularly in combination with other drugs or substances. Written for physicians, this Advisory stresses that methadone is effective and safe in the treatment of opioid addiction and chronic pain when it is used appropriately. It includes information on: The extent of fatalities associated with methadone use Risks associated with methadone use The need to identify potential dangers and take action to prevent harm to patients who use methadone for addiction treatment and for managing chronic pain. Download or order your free copy today! The Advisory is available for download at http://www.kap.samhsa.gov or through the link below: “Emerging Issues in the Use of Methadone,” Substance Abuse Treatment Advisory, Volume 8, Issue 1 (499KB/8 pp.) To order your free copy of “Emerging Issues in the Use of Methadone,” Substance Abuse Treatment Advisory, Volume 8, Issue 1, contact SAMHSA’s Health Information Network (SHIN) at http://www.samhsa.gov/shin or 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) (English and Español). Ask for publication order number (SMA) 09-4368.
New Treatment Directory Available	Updated Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs Now Available (8/13/09)
New Website section: Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant HIV Early Intervention Services	View the new section using the link below: SAPT HIV Early Intervention Services 2008
Evaluation of the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant	Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Evaluation documents are now available in the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment section of this Website
	SAMHSA Announces: A New TIP on Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Research consistently shows a high prevalence of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts among persons with substance use problems who are in treatment. TIP 50: Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment will assist substance abuse counselors working with adult clients who may be suicidal and will help clinical supervisors and administrators support the work of substance abuse counselors. TIP 50 is organized into three parts: Part 1 (for counselors) provides the what, why, and how of working with clients in substance abuse treatment who have suicidal thoughts or have attempted suicide. Part 2 (for administrators) clarifies why program administrators should be concerned about this clinical issue. Part 3 (for clinical supervisors, interested counselors, and administrators) consists of three sections: an analysis of the available literature, an annotated bibliography, and a general bibliography. Part 3 is available only online at http://www.kap.samhsa.gov. Download or order your free copy today! The manual and supporting literature review are available for download at http://www.kap.samhsa.gov or through the links below: TIP 50: Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment (899KB/159 pp.): http://www.kap.samhsa.gov/products/manuals/tips/pdf/TIP50.pdf TIP 50 Literature Review: Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors: A Review of the Literature (438KB/93 pp.): http://www.kap.samhsa.gov/products/manuals/tips/pdf/TIP50_LitRev.pdf To order your free copy of TIP 50: Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment, contact SAMHSA’s Health Information Network (SHIN) online at http://www.samhsa.gov/shin or by phone at 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) (English and Español). Ask for publication order number (SMA) 09-4381.
	SAMHSA Announces: A New TIP on Incorporating Alcohol Pharmacotherapies Into Medical Practice Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) has developed Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 49: Incorporating Alcohol Pharmacotherapies Into Medical Practice. TIP 49 provides guidelines for the use of medications in the treatment of alcohol use disorders. The TIP gives information about medications approved for treating alcohol use disorders by the Food and Drug Administration: acamprosate, disulfiram, oral naltrexone, and extended-release injectable naltrexone. The TIP describes each medication’s mechanisms of action, proper dosing, side effects and their management, indications and contraindications, and patient management while on the medication. The TIP also provides information about the effective use of these medications, both in specialty substance abuse treatment programs and in medical settings. Download or order your free copy today! The manual and supporting literature review are available for download at http://www.kap.samhsa.gov or through the links below: TIP 49: Incorporating Alcohol Pharmacotherapies Into Medical Practice (940 KB/127 pp.). http://www.kap.samhsa.gov/products/manuals/tips/pdf/TIP49.pdf TIP 49 Literature Review: Incorporating Alcohol Pharmacotherapies Into Medical Practice: A Review of the Literature (725 KB/91 pp.) http://www.kap.samhsa.gov/products/manuals/tips/pdf/TIP49_LitRev.pdf To order your free copy of Incorporating Alcohol Pharmacotherapies Into Medical Practice, contact SAMHSA’s Health Information Network (SHIN) online at http://www.samhsa.gov/shin or by phone at 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (English and Español). Ask for publication order number (SMA) 09-4380.
H1N1 Flu Virus Information	Use these links for information about the H1N1 Flu for 2009. More links will be posted as resources are identified: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) H1N1 Flu Information (This site is updated daily) Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (Family and Provider Fact sheets)
	INTRODUCING THE METH INSIDE OUT PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM The Meth Inside and Out and UCLA team have made select multimedia resources available to you to use free of charge. These materials are designed to assist treatment professionals in promoting recovery by: - Adding value to your website, presentation, and group sessions - Incorporating research-based treatment materials in your program - Engaging your clients with educational videos and handouts - Presenting clear scientific explanations of addiction and recovery - Providing the most up-to-date research - Convey key learning points effectively Multimedia Kit includes: - 3D Brain Animations: to help your clients better understand the science behind addiction. - Educational Illustrations: convey difficult concepts through descriptive images and simple learning points. - Screening Kit: guidelines for hosting an effective screening. Use this link to obtain more information, or go to the Public Service Multi-media Kit (.pdf) to download.
	SAMHSA Announces A New TIP on Managing Depressive Symptoms Beginning with Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 48: Managing Depressive Symptoms in Substance Abuse Clients During Early Recovery, SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) is introducing a new approach to TIPs. Short and concise, the new TIPs focus on how to perform relevant activities and target specific needs of substance abuse treatment counselors, program administrators, and clinical supervisors. This allows for the materials in the TIP to be reviewed, discussed, and used as a training tool over a short period of time and with few or no additional resources. The goal is to improve the delivery of substance abuse treatment services. TIP 48 provides the answers that substance abuse treatment counselors need when working with clients with depressive symptoms and substance use disorders. It addresses: counseling approaches clinical settings cultural concerns counselor roles and responsibilities screening and assessment treatment planning and processes continuing care Organized in three parts, TIP 48 provides vignettes of counseling sessions, descriptions of specific techniques, and an online-only literature review. It also provides administrators with information about incorporating the management of depressive symptoms into their substance abuse treatment programs, complete with a systematic approach to designing and implementing a supportive infrastructure. Download or order your free copy today! The TIP is available for download at http://www.kap.samhsa.gov or through the link below: Managing Depressive Symptoms in Substance Abuse Clients During Early Recovery (.pdf) (1.20MB/164 pp.) To order your free copy of Managing Depressive Symptoms in Substance Abuse Clients During Early Recovery, contact SAMHSA’s Health Information Network (SHIN) online at http://www.samhsa.gov/shin or by phone at 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) (English and Español). Ask for publication order number (SMA) 08-4353.