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March 13, 2020 COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders NIDA - NORA'S BLOG (03/12) – As people across the U.S. and the rest of the world contend with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the research community should be alert to the possibility that it could hit some populations with substance use disorders (SUDs) particularly hard. Because it attacks the lungs, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 could be an especially serious threat to those who smoke tobacco or marijuana or who vape. Read more A New, Big Review of The Evidence Found That Alcoholics Anonymous Works — For Some VOX (03/11) – Addiction treatment based on Alcoholics Anonymous works as well as or better than scientifically proven treatments for alcohol addiction, according to a new review of previous studies by Cochrane, an organization renowned for its analyses of scientific research. Read more The Death Toll of The Opioid Epidemic Is Higher Than Originally Thought, Researchers Say THE WASHINGTON POST (02/28) – […] But University of Rochester researchers found that between 1999 and 2016, about 100,000 more people died from opioids who were not accounted for — potentially obscuring the scope of the opioid epidemic and affecting funding for government programs intended to confront it, Elaine Hill, an economist and senior author of the study, told The Washington Post. Read more Part 1: Revealed: How Racism, Meth, and Sex Are Combining To Destroy Queer Black Lives here. BUZZFEED NEWS SERIES (02/27) – […] In interviews with BuzzFeed News for a three-part series that begins today, black and Latino queer men in LA and across Southern California detail their experiences with meth and the explosion of abuse, violence, and sexual exploitation it has unleashed. They reveal what happens in those drug-filled rooms when men of color meet white men for sex. Read more Further Reading: Part 2: This Is Why Queer People of Color Are Becoming Addicted to Meth and Sex Part 3: This Is What Happens When Queer People of Color Seek Help for Meth Addiction Interpersonal Violence in The Context of Posttraumatic Stress and Substance Use Disorders PSYCHIATRIC TIMES (01/28) – [...] For example, individuals with serious mental illness incur approximately 2 to 3 times greater risk for interpersonal violence, while individuals with both serious mental illness and substance use disorders incur risk up to 10 times that of healthy individuals. Read more Importance of A Standard Unit Dose for Cannabis Research WILEY ONLINE LIBRARY (02/21) – [...] They argue that a standard dose would help to guide consumers towards safer patterns of cannabis use. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) strongly supports the need for a standardized measure to facilitate research, and this was a key recommendation from NIDA's Cannabis Policy Research Council Workgroup. Read more Mindfulness May Protect Against Eating Disorders PSYCHIATRY & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LEARNING NETWORK (03/11) – Mindfulness is inversely associated with eating disorder psychopathology, according to a meta-analysis published online in the International Journal of Eating Disorders. The research spanned 70 papers, 74 independent samples, and 18,402 participants. Read more Connections Between Sleep and Substance Use Disorders NIDA - NORA’S BLOG (03/09) – […] The relationship may be complex and bidirectional: Substance use causes sleep problems; but insomnia and insufficient sleep may also be a factor raising the risk of drug use and addiction. Recognizing the importance of this once-overlooked factor, addiction researchers are paying increased attention to sleep and sleep disturbances, and even thinking about ways to target sleep disruption in substance use disorder treatment and prevention. Read more Teach Clients Purpose and Meaning! Go beyond recovery. Beyond sobriety. Beyond support or encouragement. Purpose and meaning do not come naturally, but clients need it to go forward. This course will give you strategies to guide your clients to face tomorrow’s demands, uncertain health, and unforgiving people with purpose, assurance, and discernment. Gabapentin Seems Efficacious for Alcohol Use Disorder PHYSICIANS WEEKLY (03/09) – Gabapentin appears to be efficacious for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), especially among those with high alcohol withdrawal, according to a study published online March 9 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Read more You Might Just Be Addicted: Smartphone Use Physically Affects Your Brain, Study Says USA TODAY (02/19) – […] Regions in the brain known as grey matter showed changes in size and shape for people with social media addiction, according to a study published in the journal Addictive Behaviors. Read more Further Reading: Structural and Functional Correlates of Smartphone Addiction Empower Recovery with Technology Many Treatment Professionals have integrated Soberlink into their client’s programs to promote lasting recovery. Soberlink provides data-driven metrics to ensure you stay connected to your clients. Click here for more information on a free 30-day Soberlink trial. More Addiction Treatment Docs Needed for Opioid Crisis, House Panel Told MEDPAGE TODAY (03/04) – The opioid crisis and growing addiction to methamphetamine and other stimulants won't be abated until the country trains more addiction medicine physicians, witnesses said at a House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing. Read more Connection Between Alcohol Use and Depression Could Aid Treatment MSU TODAY (01/28) – […] At the end of the study, they found that high rates of delay discounting and low ability to tolerate stress not only increases the likelihood that a person would have one of the diseases but also increases the likelihood that a person would have both diseases. Read more Membership Status Membership Expiration Date: Not a Member If you are not a current member, Join Now! Membership Benefits Disclaimer: The Addiction & Recovery eNews is a news service for the addiction profession which aims to give wide coverage to news and to the variety of views and opinions on all aspects of the subjects that are of interest to the profession. NAADAC does not necessarily endorse the opinions or views put forth in these articles, and neither guarantees the accuracy of the information provided by external sources/links nor accepts responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such data. Table of Contents - COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders - A New, Big Review of The Evidence Found That Alcoholics Anonymous Works — For Some - The Death Toll of The Opioid Epidemic Is Higher Than Originally Thought, Researchers Say - Part 1: Revealed: How Racism, Meth, and Sex Are Combining To Destroy Queer Black Lives here. - Interpersonal Violence in The Context of Posttraumatic Stress and Substance Use Disorders - Importance of A Standard Unit Dose for Cannabis Research - Mindfulness May Protect Against Eating Disorders - Connections Between Sleep and Substance Use Disorders - Gabapentin Seems Efficacious for Alcohol Use Disorder - You Might Just Be Addicted: Smartphone Use Physically Affects Your Brain, Study Says - More Addiction Treatment Docs Needed for Opioid Crisis, House Panel Told - Connection Between Alcohol Use and Depression Could Aid Treatment

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The latest blog articles published by SMART Recovery USA.  View this email online if it doesn't display correctly Here's a look at the latest blog articles posted by SMART Recovery USA. Visit the SMART Recovery blog to read more articles aimed at helping you, your loved ones, and your community overcome addiction. [Podcast] SMART Recovery: The ABCs of Recovery Peter, SMART Recovery Regional Coordinator for South Dakota, shares his life story with Adina Silvestri, EdD LPC, on her podcast, Atheists in Recovery. You will hear how Peter’s existential crisis led him to embrace the joy in recovery and how he is now working to help others do the same. Click here to hear Peter’s […] Read more » 25 in 25 Volunteer Spotlight – Dr. Richard Bozian An internist by profession, Dr. Richard Bozian has dedicated 25 years to the science of healing addiction using SMART Recovery tools. Through his work with SMART Recovery in the Cincinnati area and as an ambassador for the program in a variety of capacities, the centenarian exemplifies what commitment to the recovery process is all about. […] Read more » COVID-19 Update Dear SMART Community: The SMART Recovery USA leadership and staff are closely following news about the Coronavirus in order to determine the best course of action for our face-to-face meetings around the country. SMART Recovery International developed the general communication found below, including web links where you can find the most current information from trusted worldwide resources. We added links […] Read more » [Video] SMART Recovery Meeting Facilitator Spotlight – Kathy Lang – Family & Friends For over six years, Kathy Lang has been an online SMART facilitator for Family & Friends. In a former career, Kathy was a social worker. It wasn’t until coping with a family member’s addiction, that she realized the information and help available to family and friends through SMART Recovery. Kathy completed the facilitator training program […] Read more » About SMART Recovery  Founded in 1994, SMART Recovery uses science-based techniques that have proven to be effective in helping people recover from addiction problems involving any substance or behavior, including such things as alcohol, drugs, gambling, eating disorders, shopping, and internet use. Each week, many thousands of people discuss recovery progress and challenges at more than 3,000 in-person meetings in 23 countries, 40+ online gatherings, and 24/7/365 internet message board forums. Participants use SMART to assume responsibility for their own recovery and become empowered using its 4-Point Program®: building motivation; coping with urges; managing thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and living a balanced life. For more information, please visit www.smartrecovery.org. If you have questions or wish to speak to someone at SMART Recovery, please email information@smartrecovery.org or call 440-951-5357. Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Blog Your contribution to SMART Recovery helps empower millions worldwide  with the tools to abstain from any substance or activity addiction. Information about alternative giving options: Send email to Giving@smartrecovery.org SMART Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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