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Data Gap Spurs Development of Collegiate Survey in Arkansas
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By Darla K. Kelsay, Certified Prevention Consultant
Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator, UA Little Rock, MidSOUTH
To implement successful programs, prevention planners need reliable data to guide their work. When the Arkansas Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW) recognized a statewide deficiency of data on college students, they turned to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Survey Research Center to develop a survey instrument that would address the gap and gather data on the collegiate population - a demographic commonly known for binge drinking and one that may present a high risk for first-time illicit drug use. As a result, the first Arkansas Collegiate Substance Use Assessment (ACSUA) was launched in August 2021. Read more.
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Additional College Intervention Resources |
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College Drinking, Changing the Culture
NIAAA's website for colleges, campus communities, and stakeholders to change the culture of drinking on college and university campuses across the country.
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www.collegedrinkingpreventi...
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College AIM: Alcohol Intervention Matrix
CollegeAIM—the College Alcohol Intervention Matrix—is an easy-to-use and comprehensive booklet and website to help schools identify effective alcohol interventions.
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www.samhsa.gov
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Substance Use, ACEs, and Mental Health Disorders
as Contributors to Maternal Mortality
By Iris Smith, Ph.D.
Based on a sample of 17,000 patients enrolled in the Kaiser Permanente health system, the first study of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) was published 24 years ago1 by Drs Robert Anda and Vincent Felitti. Their study identified 3 types of childhood experiences that were associated with an increased risk of physical and/or mental health problems in adulthood: household dysfunction due to divorce, parental substance use, mental illness, or domestic violence; emotional or physical neglect; and emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. Since the publication of the original study, there have been hundreds of studies corroborating the original results and expanding our understanding of the consequences associated with ACEs. Read more of this article...
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What's Happening Around the Region |
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The Intersection of Substance Misuse and Suicide Prevention
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Thursday, June 29, 2023
12:00-1:30 p.m. MT / 1:00-2:30 p.m. CT / 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET
During this webinar, prevention experts at Carnevale Associates, LLC, Josh Esrick, MPP, and Emily Patton, MSc, will explore the data and research on the intersection of substance use and suicide. They will cover identified evidence-based substance use prevention programs that address the risk of suicide, and potential opportunities for collaborations that exist. Mr. Esrick will discuss the research on substance use and the increased risk of suicide. He will also summarize the prevalence and trend data that capture the changes over time. Ms. Patton will present the evidence-based programs addressing shared substance use and suicide risk.
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Continuing the Conversation About ACEs: ACE Talk with Family and Friends Workshop |
Thursday, July 13, 2023
10:30-12 p.m. MT / 11:30-1 CT / 12:30-2 p.m. ET
Do you find it difficult to talk with families and communities about the adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) study and its relationship with substance misuse? If so, you are not alone. Beginning with highlighting awareness of toxic stress and its impact on child development, this workshop will use a strengths-based approach and a trauma-informed lens to focus on positive childhood experiences, as well as building resilience. The workshop will offer examples of evidence-based strategies and promising community-practices that promote healthy youth development and prevent substance misuse.
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Addressing a Co-Occurring Epidemic: Substance Misuse and Suicide |
Thursday, July 27, 2023
12:30-2 p.m. MT / 1:30-3 p.m. CT / 2:30-4 p.m. ET
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States across all age groups. Compared with the general population, individuals with alcohol dependence and persons who use drugs have a 10–14 times greater risk of death by suicide. In this service we will analyze this co-occurring epidemic. Participants will learn how to navigate and overcome the barriers that have impacted professionals in the suicide and substance use prevention field from working together to solve this problem in the past.
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Online Prevention Course: Introduction to the Prevention Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals, 6 Modules
The Introduction to the Prevention Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals, covers the foundations of substance use prevention science for early and mid-career prevention professionals. By taking this course, you'll be able to expand your knowledge and skills in the field of prevention and ultimately enhance your ability to make a positive impact in your community.
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SAMHSA Releases New Data on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Behavioral Health |
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released a new data report Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Behavioral Health: Results from the 2021 and 2022 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health, indicating that lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults are more likely than straight adults to use substances, experience mental health conditions including major depressive episodes, and experience serious thoughts of suicide.
“We know that statistically, lesbian, gay and bisexual Americans face increased risks for mental health and substance use issues, which is often related to stress caused by stigma, discrimination, and harassment,” said HHS Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D., and the leader of SAMHSA. “SAMHSA is committed to addressing this issue by increasing services and supports for LGBTQI+ individuals.”
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