Using the ATTC/NIDA Blending Products to Affect Change – Part 3 – MIA-Step
Using the ATTC/NIDA Blending Products to Affect Change – Part 3 – MIA-Step – Christine Higgins, MA, Dissemination Specialist for the Mid-Atlantic Node of Clinical Trials Network provides an Introduction to MIA-Step (Motivational Interviewing Assessment: Supervisory Tools for Enhancing Proficiency). This conference took place on July 13, 2012 in the Baltimore-Washington Metro area. It was sponsored by the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center (a program of the Danya Institute), and the Mid-Atlantic Node Clinical Trials Network. It featured presentations on the Blending Products which are a collaborative effort of the The National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network and the National Institute of Drug Abuse/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations Blending Initiative to disseminate trestmernt and training products based on results conducted by the NIDA Clinical Trials Network. The audience was made up of practitioners in the Substance Abuse Treatment workforce -us tools in the Blending products suite and give them an opportunity to learn how to implement a particular evidence based practice. More information about the NIDA Blending Initiative and its products is available here: www.drugabuse.gov
National Federation for Just Communities to present Community Leader Awards
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What Parents Need to Know About Medication for ADHD
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And these misconceptions no doubt leave parents confused and overwhelmed about the best ways to treat their child's disorder. “Medications aren't a cure-all … Older kids are at greater risk for drug abuse, early drinking and sexual behavior. 2 …
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'What can you do if an addict isn't ready to give up using drugs and alcohol?'
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But Doc, I can't help but be concerned about the many therapists and counselors who are not specialists but are trying to get their addicted patients who are in the Contemplation stage into addiction treatment. DR. DAVE: I assume you mean the ones that …
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