September 29, 2017 How Deaths from Opioids Have Impacted US Life Expectancy LIVE SCIENCE (09/19) – Life expectancy in the United States ticked upward between 2000 and 2015, but that rise was blunted by increasing rates of opioid-related deaths, a new report finds. Overall, life expectancy at birth increased by 2 years between 2000 and 2015, the report found. The life expectancy for a person born in the U.S. in 2000 is 76.8 years, compared with 78.8 years for a person born in the U.S. in 2015. Read more Facebook Trial Lets Users Hide Alcohol Adverts BBC (09/20) – It is the first time a social network has let people proactively block adverts on a specific topic. The move has been welcomed by Alcohol Research UK, which says social media is "saturated" with alcohol promotions. It said advertising rules were not "fit for purpose", but the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said the UK had some of the strictest rules in the world. Read more Attorneys General in 37 States Urge Insurance Industry to Do More to Curb Opioid Epidemic PROPUBLICA (09/18) – Attorneys general for 37 states sent a letter Monday to the health insurance industry’s main trade group, urging its members to reconsider coverage policies that may be fueling the opioid crisis. The letter is part of an ongoing investigation by the state officials into the causes of the opioid epidemic and the parties that are most responsible. The group is also focusing on the marketing and sales practices of drug makers and the role of drug distributors. Read more  Further reading: States expand investigation of opioid makers, distributors Google Gradually Limiting Search Ads on Addiction Treatment Queries SEARCH ENGINE LAND (09/19) – Beginning last week, Google started limiting ads on search results pages for drug and alcohol treatment center queries. Rehabilitation centers like those operated by Advanced Recovery Systems have suddenly seen ads disappear from roughly 40 percent of queries they were targeting, reported The Verge. Read more New Adult SASSI-4: Exciting Features Rx scale that accurately identifies individuals likely to be abusing prescription medications. Screens for multiple levels of SUD severity. Enhanced SUD identification through subtle items added. Distinguishes likely SUD from other psychological disorders. Additional face valid items to identify symptoms represented in the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. TRAINING AVAILABLE - NAADAC CEUs Victimization of Transgender Youths Linked to Suicidal Thoughts, Substance Abuse UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS NEWS (09/18) – In two peer-reviewed papers, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have found that transgender adolescents are twice as likely to have suicidal thoughts as the general population, and they are up to four times as likely to engage in substance use. Depression and school-based victimization factored heavily into the disparities in both cases. Read more Alcohol, Marijuana Sending Teens to Rehab at Faster Rate WKRN (09/28) – According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, 25 percent of teenagers who use drugs become addicted before they turn 18. “Drug addiction is chaotic,” said a former addict at Cumberland Heights in northwest Davidson County. Addiction is becoming far too normal for people, including teenagers. Read more Reflections 10 Years Post–Hurricane Katrina: Implications for Addiction Counseling WILEY ONLINE LIBRARY (09/22) – Ten years post–Hurricane Katrina, the authors reflected on the aftermath through the eyes of addiction treatment professionals to become better prepared for future tragedies. The lessons learned, the authors' personal reflections, and implications for clinical practice and counselor education are provided. Read more U.S. to Award $59 Million for Opioid Addiction Treatment VOICE OF AMERICA (09/22) – …The Justice Department said about $24 million in federal grants would be awarded to 50 cities, counties and public health departments for creation of "comprehensive diversion and alternatives to incarceration programs" for people impacted by the epidemic. An additional $3.1 million will be awarded by the National Institute of Justice for research and evaluation on drugs and crime, prioritizing heroin and other opioids and synthetic drugs. Read more Medical Students Not Trained to Prescribe Medical Marijuana WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (09/14) – Although 29 states and the District of Columbia allow marijuana use for medical purposes, few medical students are being trained how to prescribe the drug. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis surveyed medical school deans, residents and fellows, and examined a curriculum database maintained by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), learning that medical marijuana is not being addressed in medical education. Read more Young Binge Drinkers Show Altered Brain Activity SCIENCE DAILY (09/14) – Researchers have studied the brain activity of young binge-drinking college students in Spain, and found distinctive changes in brain activity, which may indicate delayed brain development and be an early sign of brain damage. The results suggest that bingeing has tangible effects on the young brain, comparable with some of those seen in chronic alcoholics. Read more Epigenetic Factors Play Role in Drug Addiction Relapse RELIAWIRE (09/28) – Epigenetic factors — enzymes in the brain that alter the packaging and accessibility of genes without changing the genes themselves — have an influence on relapse risk in drug users who attempt to quit, according to research from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Read more The Social Life of Opioids SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN (09/18) – In the story of America’s opioid crisis a recent tripling in prescriptions of the painkillers is generally portrayed as the villain. Researchers and policy makers have paid far less attention to how social losses—including stagnating wages and fraying ties among people—can increase physical and emotional pain to help drive the current drug epidemic. Read more One in Four Individuals Combine Opioids and Benzodiazepines, a Potentially Lethal Mix, According to Journal of Addiction Medicine Study BUSINESS INSIDER (09/28) – More than 25 percent of patients monitored by lab tests for prescription drug adherence are concurrently taking both opioids and benzodiazepines, according to a new study published online today in the peer reviewed Journal of Addiction Medicine by researchers at Quest Diagnostics. Read more Membership Status Membership Expiration Date: Not a Member If you are not a current member, Join Now! 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Table of Contents - How Deaths from Opioids Have Impacted US Life Expectancy - Facebook Trial Lets Users Hide Alcohol Adverts - Attorneys General in 37 States Urge Insurance Industry to Do More to Curb Opioid Epidemic - Google Gradually Limiting Search Ads on Addiction Treatment Queries - Victimization of Transgender Youths Linked to Suicidal Thoughts, Substance Abuse - Alcohol, Marijuana Sending Teens to Rehab at Faster Rate - Reflections 10 Years Post–Hurricane Katrina: Implications for Addiction Counseling - U.S. to Award $59 Million for Opioid Addiction Treatment - Medical Students Not Trained to Prescribe Medical Marijuana - Young Binge Drinkers Show Altered Brain Activity - Epigenetic Factors Play Role in Drug Addiction Relapse - The Social Life of Opioids - One in Four Individuals Combine Opioids & Benzodiazepines, a Potentially Lethal Mix, According to Study

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The Addict's Mom is proud to present the September 2017 "Ask Lyle" column. Lyle Fried, CAP, ICADC, CHC, is a treatment and recovery expert and a long-time friend of TAM. He is CEO of The Shores Treatment and Recovery Center in Florida. The Shores is a premier, highly respected, and affordable national drug and alcohol treatment program. NOTE: Due to the effects of Hurricane Irma on South Florida, we have given Lyle the month off! Please enjoy this previously published interview Lyle did with Rockers in Recovery in July, touching on various subjects including the reports coming out about the treatment industry in South Florida. http://www.rockersinrecovery.com/lyle-fried-talks-about-south-florida-addiction-treatment

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10-2-17 TWELVE STEPPING WITH SUPPORT FROM SCRIPTURE

Psalm 147 v 3 - He heals the broken Hearted and bandages their wounds.

Step 1: We admitted we were powerless over chemical substances that our lives had become unmanageable.

God will pick you up brush you off and mend your wounds.Think about that verse for a moment! Usually, when someone falls we may help them up but as far as the wounds caused by the fall are up to the one who fell. God like a loving father not only helps us up He fixes our Bo-bos! Then He Heals them! Addiction is the By-product of a Broken Heart! God is the only one who can fix and heal it!

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This months Retreat Minute focuses on the higher rates of addiction in Veterans and the specialized treatment they require to deal with trauma! TAM thanks Retreat for sharing this important information with our members. Veterans Suffer Higher Rates of Addiction: Require Specialized Treatment to Address Trauma. By Dr. Joseph A. Troncale, MD FASAM, Corporate Medical Director, Retreat Premier Addiction Treatment Centers A Marine veteran named Chris will not be attending his hometown’s parade and Memorial Day ceremony with his wife and kids this year. By the time the parade begins, Chris will have already consumed two or three beers. By the time the ceremony that follows is over, he’ll be into his second six-pack. When his family returns, his wife will keep the kids away from their father, afraid that they’ll say something that will irritate him and cause a verbal outburst or perhaps even a physical confrontation. Chris will spend most of the day playing video games, only leaving the chair to get another beer. At the end of the day he’ll go to bed, hoping that the nightmares don’t come tonight. Fighting Effects of Addiction Chris and his family are not alone. Rates of substance abuse are high among veterans, who often suffer from co-occurring disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression or traumatic brain injury. The National Institute of Drug Abuse reported that substance abuse among veterans is directly related to combat exposure and estimated that one-quarter of all veterans who served in Iraq and/or Afghanistan exhibited signs of substance abuse disorder. Another study involving about 600 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans revealed that 39 percent of them showed positive for probable alcohol abuse, and 3 percent for probable drug use, according to the National Veterans Foundation By the Veterans Administration’s own numbers, 22 veterans die each day by suicide. Also, veterans and their families experience higher rates of divorce, homelessness, child abuse and child neglect than non-veteran families. The problem is huge, and many veterans who need help are not getting it. The fact is that treating the addiction is only the beginning. Tailored Treatment for Both Trauma and Addiction Many veterans who do seek and receive treatment often continue to experience to problems because they aren’t sufficiently treated for trauma. Addiction treatment for veterans must be specialized. A one-size-fits-all treatment plan won’t work. It’s important to understand that many veterans experience both physical and psychological injuries and that those injuries very often involve a great deal of trauma. A shattered leg caused by a roadside bomb involves a greater level of trauma than a leg broken in a skiing accident. Trauma and addiction are strongly linked and must be treated together. At Retreat, we don’t just treat a veteran’s addiction problem. We acknowledge their trauma and understand the connection between that and the addiction. Veterans generally respond well when treated in groups with other veterans. That’s exactly why Retreat offers tailored groups especially for veterans and first responders. Members of these groups become comfortable and form strong relationships, which enables them to open up more easily and acknowledge their feelings and concerns. Veterans who undergo treatment for addiction also require a strong level of aftercare. Ongoing therapy is necessary following treatment, and in many cases, may be a lifelong process. We’re in the season of Memorial Day, and people are remembering and thinking about veterans. We can’t help the vets who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, but we can help those who are struggling with the aftermath of their service. I think we owe them that. ——————————————————————– About the Author Dr. Joseph A. Troncale, MD FASAM, served 10 years with the U.S. Army Reserves, specializes in substance abuse treatment specifically tailored to veterans. Today he gives back as an advocate for veterans and Corporate Medical Director at Retreat Premier Addiction Treatment Centers. Retreat Premier Addiction Treatment Centers, with locations in Pennsylvania and Florida, specializes in treating veterans. Visit The Addict's Mom at: http://addictsmom.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

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6 Things to Do Before Your Kid Comes Home from Addiction Treatment It's an emotional time when your son or daughter returns home from treatment and, in many ways, it’s a new beginning. Take these steps to help support your child’s recovery journey. Read More Help Us Continue to Empower Families:   Donate Now Tell a Friend   Parent Coach Trainings Take Place in Tennessee We delivered three parent coach trainings in Tennessee this month — Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville — working with families who have been impacted by a loved one’s substance use. A parent coach training is a weekend-long intensive program, where parents receive free, specialized CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training)/Motivational Interviewing training, conducted by expert, PhD-level clinical staff from the Center for Motivation and Change, an experienced parent coach “mentor” and Partnership staff. Read More   Cincinnati Reds Bring Partnership Resources to Families in Ohio Furthering our commitment to working with local communities, we co-hosted a stakeholder roundtable, along with the Cincinnati Reds and Interact for Health, focused on leveraging our community expertise and family resources to address the opioid epidemic in Cincinnati. Together, we discussed challenges, shared knowledge and capitalized on opportunities to empower communities to respond to this critical health problem. Roundtable attendees also enjoyed the evening’s baseball game, where the Reds generously made the Partnership the featured charity of the game. Read More   Partnership President Keynote Speaker at 2017 Inebria Conference Our President Fred Muench served as a Keynote speaker at this year’s Inebria Conference, “Screening and Brief Intervention at The Intersection of Research, Policy and Practice: Advancing Knowledge and Meeting New Challenges.” His presentation focused on redefining “brief intervention,” through use of digital communications to supplement traditional in-person services, while exploring key opportunities to adapt care over time for families of loved ones who are struggling with an addiction. Read more ICYMI: Parent Blog Roundup Relapse, Overdose and What You Can Do Meet Lea, Lorraine, Dean and Geraldine — Four Parents Celebrating Their Kids’ Recovery My Kid Just Completed Addiction Treatment. Now What? How Can I Prevent My Son or Daughter from Overdosing? Can “Overparenting” Lead Kids to Abuse Study Drugs? Is it Cheating to Use a “Study Drug” to Focus on Schoolwork? My Daughter Died From an Overdose. I’m Sharing Her Story to Help Others. Can Stress Influence Your Child’s Risk-Taking Ability?

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