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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)
ONDCP Funding Awards	U.S. Drug Czar Awards $60 Million To 565 Drug-Free Communities Continuation Grantees (8/17/09)
Funding opportunity	The following information is provided by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality(AHRQ). Please disseminate widely to others to keep them informed about AHRQ funding opportunities. Each link is to a separate program announcement (PA) that provides the various due dates for the program. http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-071.html http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-070.html http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-270.html http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-269.html http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-136.html http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-06-448.html http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-268.html
Substance Use and Abuse among U.S. Military Personnel, Veterans and their Families	Purpose. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is issued by NIDA, NIAAA, NCI, and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enhance and accelerate research on the epidemiology/etiology, identification, and prevention and treatment of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use and abuse (including illicit and prescription drugs) and associated mental health problems among active-duty or recently separated (e.g., Iraq and Afghanistan) military troops and their families. VA has specific interest in supporting research directed towards advancing prevention and treatment of mental health and comorbid substance use/abuse problems in veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan deployments (including National Guard and Reservists) and their families. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the R01 grant mechanism and runs in parallel with a FOA of identical scientific scope, RFA-DA-10-002 that solicits applications under the R21 mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. For this FOA combined with the parallel R21 FOA (RFA-DA-10-002), the participating organizations intend to commit approximately $7.0 million (total costs) in Fiscal Year 2010 with which it is expected that 11 to 21 new grants will be funded across the two FOAs. Specifically, in Fiscal Year 2010, NIDA intends to commit approximately $2.0 million (total costs),NIAAA intends to commit approximately $2.0 million (total costs), and NCI intends to commit approximately $1.0 million (total costs). In addition, the VA Clinical Science Research and Development Service (CSRD) estimates committing up to $2.0 million (total costs) for this FOA (VA encourages applications to the R21 FOA but will not participate in funding the R21 proposals). Link to Full Announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-10-001.html
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.
HHS Press Release	Secretary Sebelius Announces Availability of $40 Million in Grants to Help Insure More Children (7/6/09)
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)
SAMHSA News Bulletin 4/28/09	Federal Government Seeks Public Comment on Issues Related to the Implementation of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
	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.
SAMHSA's Office of Applied Studies Releases Reports	(11/4/08) SAMHSA's Office of Applied Studies (OAS) has just released The NSDUH Report: Major Depressive Episode and Treatment for Depression among Veterans Aged 21 to 39, a 3 page short report based on data from SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use & Health (NSDUH) that provides data on rates of depression, severity of role impairment among the depressed, and types of treatment for depression for veterans likely to be of the Iraq/Afghanistan war era. AT: http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/veteransDepressed/veteransDepressed.cfm Other OAS short reports released recently include the following: The NSDUH Report:  Mental Health Service Use among Youths Aged 12 to 17, which provides the estimated number and percentages of youth in the nation who received various types of inpatient, outpatient, education, and general medical services for emotional or behavioral problems at http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/MHyouthTX/MHyouthTX.cfm The NSDUH Report:  Out-of-Home Services for Emotional or Behavioral Problems among Youths Aged 12 to 17 which provides data for youth who received mental health services spent out of their home by the service setting and length of stay at http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/youthServices/youthServices.cfm The NSDUH Report:  Alcohol Use among Pregnant Women and Recent Mothers which provides data on current alcohol drinking patterns among pregnant and nonpregnant women and recent mothers at  http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/pregnantAlc/pregnantAlc.cfm For single or bulk orders of free copies of this report or any OAS report for meetings, contact SAMHSA’s National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) either on the web or by phone.  Please allow sufficient time to process your request. NCADI:   http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/ Phone:  800-729-6686 TDD hearing impaired:  800-487-4889 Toll free Hablamos Espaňol:  877-767-8432
	SAMHSA Announces A New Fact Sheet on Mutual Support Groups The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) is pleased to announce the availability of the new Substance Abuse in Brief (SAIB) Fact Sheet, Volume 5, Issue 1, titled, “An Introduction to Mutual Support Groups for Alcohol and Drug Abuse.” This newly released SAIB helps healthcare and social service providers understand the effects of mutual support groups on recovery, become familiar with the different types of mutual support groups available, and make informed referrals to such groups.   The brochure is available for download at www.kap.samhsa.gov or through the link below: http://www.kap.samhsa.gov/products/brochures/pdfs/saib_spring08_v5i1.pdf To download or order your FREE copy of “An Introduction to Mutual Support Groups for Alcohol and Drug Abuse,” Substance Abuse in Brief Fact Sheet, Volume 5, Issue 1, contact SAMHSA’s Health Information Network (SHIN) online at 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) 08-4336.
	SAMHSA Announces Spanish-Language Resources Available: TIP 24 Desk Reference Guide The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) is pleased to announce the availability of the Spanish-language version of the Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 24 Desk Reference Guide titled, Guía de Servicios para el Abuso de Sustancias para Proveedores de Atención Primaria de la Salud. This guide is a companion document to TIP 24. It provides primary care clinicians with quick access to assessment, diagnostic, and treatment information about substance use disorders.  To order your FREE copy of Guía de Servicios para el Abuso de Sustancias para Proveedores de Atención Primaria de la Salud, contact SAMHSA’s Health Information Network (SHIN) online at www.samhsa.gov/shin or by phone at 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) (English and Español). Ask for publication order number MS631S. Did you know that KAP’s Multi-Language Initiative (MLI) adapts KAP and other Federal Government publications for clients and the general public whose first language is not English? To view a full list of KAP’s MLI resources, visit www.kap.samhsa.gov/mli.   SAMHSA Anuncia Recursos disponibles en español: Guía Concisa de Referencia del TIP 24 El Centro para el Tratamiento del Abuso de Sustancias (CSAT, por sus siglas en inglés) de la Administración de Servicios para el Abuso de Sustancias y la Salud Mental (SAMHSA, por sus siglas en inglés) se complace en anunciar la disponibilidad de la versión en español de la Guía Concisa de Referencia del Protocolo de Mejora Terapéutica 24 (TIP, por sus siglas en inglés) titulada Guía de Servicios para el Abuso de Sustancias para Proveedores de Atención Primaria de la Salud. Esta guía es un documento compañero para el TIP 24.  Les proporciona a las personas encargadas de brindar cuidados primarios de salud un acceso rápido a información sobre la evaluación, diagnóstico y tratamiento de trastornos relacionados al uso de sustancias.  Para solicitar su copia  GRATIS de la Guía de Servicios para el Abuso de Sustancias para Proveedores de Atención Primaria de la Salud, contacte a la Red de Información de Salud de SAMHSA (SHIN, por sus siglas en inglés) en línea a  www.samhsa.gov/shin o por teléfono al  1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) (inglés y español). Pida la publicación con el número de orden MS631S. ¿Sabía usted que la Iniciativa Multi-Idioma de KAP (MLI, por sus siglas en inglés) adapta publicaciones de KAP y otras publicaciones del Gobierno Federal para clientes y  el público en general cuyo primer idioma no es el inglés? Para ver una lista completa de los recursos de la MLI de KAP, visite a www.kap.samhsa.gov/mli.
	ATTC Network announces its new Recovery Resources site (.pdf) 7/30/08
	New Spanish-Language Consumer Brochure for Adults in the Criminal Justice System (4/21/08) The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) announces the availability of the Spanish-language version of Alcohol and Drug Treatment: How It Works, And How It Can Help You (El Tratamiento para el Abuso de las Drogas y el Alcohol: Cómo, Funciona y Cómo Puede Ayudarle). This brochure is based on Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 44: Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults in the Criminal Justice System, and informs people involved in the criminal justice system about substance abuse treatment resources in prison and in the community. It describes what a person can gain through substance abuse treatment before trial or while incarcerated, on probation, or on parole. It encourages people to seek help for substance use disorders and tells them where to find help. Brochure is available for download at http://www.kap.samhsa.gov or follow the link below: http://www.kap.samhsa.gov/mli/docs/spanish/alcohol_drug_tx_spanish.pdf (2.92MB/4pp.)
SAMHSA's Office of Applied Studies (OAS) Report	The DASIS Report:  Geographic Differences in Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions for Methamphetamine/Amphetamine and Marijuana, a 3 page short report based on SAMHSA's Drug and Alcohol Services Information System (DASIS), compares treatment admissions that reported methamphetamine/amphetamines or marijuana as their primary drug of abuse in 1995 with such treatment admissions in 2005 by State and region. AT: http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/stateMethamphetamineTX/methamphetamines.cfm To find OAS data on a specific topic, go to SAMHSA's Office of Applied Studies' topics website at http://oas.samhsa.gov/topics.cfm  You can always get to the topics website by clicking on "Topics" on the OAS banner at the top of most OAS web pages.  You can also get data on specific drugs by clicking on "Drugs" on the OAS banner.   You can get to the treatment topics at the Topics page or by clicking on "Treatment" on the footer of most OAS web pages. For single or bulk orders of free copies of this report or any OAS report for meetings, contact SAMHSA’s National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) either on the web or by phone.  Please allow sufficient time to process your request. NCADI:   http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/ Phone:  800-729-6686 TDD hearing impaired:  800-487-4889 Toll free Hablamos Espaňol:  877-767-8432
FASD Curriculum	Now Available - FASD: Curriculum for Addiction Professionals: Level 2 The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Curriculum for Addiction Professionals: Level 2 (CAP 2), is the product of a joint effort of the SAMHSA Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence and the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS). This curriculum aims to help addictions-focused professionals prevent, recognize, and address FASD. It provides training for social workers, certified addiction counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and others in the treatment and recovery field. This curriculum has been designed for professionals who work with men, women, and adolescents in treatment, though some of the competencies (e.g., Prevention) focus on issues specific to women. CAP 2 is currently available to order from NCADI.  To order, access the following link at http://ncadistore.samhsa.gov/catalog/productDetails.aspx?ProductID=17776.
	SAMHSA Launches E-Learning Courses Acamprosate: A New Medication for Alcohol Use Disorders The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Knowledge Application Program (KAP) is pleased to announce its first online e-learning course, Acamprosate: A New Medication for Alcohol Use Disorders. The self-paced course provides information about the use, side effects, and contraindications of acamprosate; information to discuss with clients; and a comparison of medications for alcohol use disorders. On completion of the course, users will know how to include acamprosate in a treatment plan for appropriate clients. The course is based on the acamprosate Substance Abuse Treatment Advisory published in fall 2005. Users who successfully complete the course will receive one NAADAC-approved continuing education unit (CEU) at no cost and can print out their CEU certificate. The course is self-paced so that users can log out of the course and return at a later time to continue where they left off. If unsuccessful, users can take the course again. Other e-learning courses in development include— Prescription Medications: Misuse, Abuse, Dependence, and Addiction Organizational Development: Marketing for Referral Development Organizational Development: Finance Organizational Development: Governance Anger Management To access the "Acamprosate: A New Medication for Alcohol Use Disorders" e-learning course, go to www.kap-elearning.samhsa.gov