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Membership Benefits Table of Contents - Scholarships Available for 2018 Annual Conference - Today's Webinar: Comprehensive Medication Assisted Treatment - NCTTP Test-Exemption Eligibility Period Extended to May 15, 2018 - National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 28th - Register for the Minnesota Workforce Forum on May 11 - Register for the Northwest Regional Conference: Exploring Treatment Alternatives - Register for NAADAC's May Advocacy Webinar: Advocating in Your State - Accepting Student Submissions for the William White Scholarship - April Product Discount: The Addiction Professional’s Guide to Screening, Brief Intervention, & Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) - NAADAC Career Center Events NAADAC WEBINAR SERIES Upcoming Webinars On Demand Webinars FAQS - Comprehensive Medication Assisted Treatment Wed, 04/25/2018 3-4:30pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1.5 CEs More Information Register Now! - Advocating in Your State – Where Most of the Rubber Meets the Road! (Advocacy Webinar) Wed, 05/02/2018 3-4:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1 CE More Information Register Now! - Intergenerational Trauma and the Healing Forest Model Wed, 05/09/2018 3-4:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1 CE More Information Register Now! - Ensuring Fidelity to Motivational Interviewing Among Frontline Service Providers Wed, 05/23/2018 3-4:30pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1.5 CEs More Information Register Now! - Therapeutic Considerations of Psychopharmacology for Opiate Use Disorder Wed, 06/13/2018 3-4:30pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1.5 CEs More Information Register Now! - Picking up the Pieces for Wholeness and Recovery Wed, 06/27/2018 3-4:30pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1.5 CEs More Information Register Now! - Cognitive Therapy and Compulsive Sexual Behavior Wed, 07/11/2018 3-4:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1 CE More Information Register Now! - Early Recovery Nutrition Education Wed, 07/25/2018 3-4:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1 CE More Information Register Now! NAADAC EVENTS - Minnesota Workforce Forum  St. Paul, MN  05/11/18 More Information - NAADAC in Hawaii: Conflict Resolution for Recovery Maui, HI  05/23/18-05/25/18 More Information - Co-Occuring Innovations for the Arkansas Addiction Professional Springdale, AR  06/29/18 More Information - 2018 Annual Conference: Shoot for the Stars  Houston, TX  10/05/18-10/09/18 More Information PARTNER EVENTS - ACA Conference & Expo 2018 Atlanta, GA 04/25/18-04/26/18 More Information - SAMHSA National Prevention Week 2018 USA 05/13/18-05/19/18 More Information AFFILIATE EVENTS - GACA 2018 Spring Conference  St. Simons Island, GA 04/26/18 - 04/29/18 More Information - Spectrum 2018: 44th Annual Conference on Addiction Studies Houston, TX 05/04/18 - 05/05/18 More Information - MAADAC Spring Conference Plymouth, MI 05/11/18 More Information - 2018 TAAP Annual Conference San Antonio, TX 08/16/18 - 08/18/18 More Information Promote Your Job Listing with NAADAC Need to fill a position in your agency or educational program? NAADAC's Career Center is the place to go. Your career ads will reach NAADAC members and a professional mailing list of 48,000+ professionals each week for three months. That is almost half of the 100,000 addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-focused health care professionals that the Department of Labor estimates work in the United States. Each career ad runs until its closing date or for three months. More Information April 25, 2018 Scholarships Available for 2018 Annual Conference Thanks to the generous support of our partners, NAADAC is able to provide a limited number of scholarships to cover full or partial registration fees for its 2018 Annual Conference in Houston, TX from October 5th–9th, 2018. All scholarship awardees are expected to pay for all other fees, travel, and lodging expenses. Application Deadline: Friday, June 1, 2018 [ More Information ] - [ 2018 Scholarship Application ] Today's Webinar: Comprehensive Medication Assisted Treatment Wed, April 25, 2018 @ 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Join presenters Michael Weaver, MD, FASAM, DABAM and Don Hall, LCDC, for this free NAADAC webinar and learn about the different types of medication-assisted treatments (MAT) for alcohol, nicotine, and opioids and the respective roles of the doctor, medical staff, and substance use disorder counselor. The presenters will discuss how the doctor identifies clients that would benefit from MAT, as well as the information that the counselor needs to have available to engage the client, help to develop compliance with the regimen, and how to prepare the client for eventual withdrawal from the long-term maintenance medications, or for ongoing maintenance.  Earn 1.5 CEs (free for NAADAC members - join now!). [ More Information ] - [ Register Now ] NCTTP Test-Exemption Eligibility Period Extended to May 15, 2018 NAADAC, in partnership with the Association for Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence, Inc. (ATTUD), and the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs (CTTTP) offers the National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice (NCTTP). The NCTTP was created to standardize and unify tobacco competencies, knowledge, and skills on a national level and provides national, unified recognition of professionals who obtain this prestigious certificate. By obtaining the NCTTP, tobacco treatment professionals are demonstrating to employers, third-party payers, and clients their advanced education in evidence-based tobacco competencies, skills, and practice. To apply for the certificate, candidates must provide evidence of specific education and experience, including successful completion of a CTTTP-accredited Tobacco Treatment Specialist training program and hours of tobacco treatment practice experience following completion of the training. In addition, candidates must be tobacco-free for a minimum of six months and must agree to adhere to the Tobacco Treatment Provider Code of Ethics. A full list of specific eligibility and application requirements can be found on the NCTTP web page. The NCTTP test-exemption offer has been extended until May 15, 2018. Applications postmarked after May 15, 2018 will require successful completion of an examination to be awarded the certificate. [ More Information ] - [ Eligibility Requirements ] - [ FAQs ] National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Is April 28th The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 28, 2018, aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. From 10 am - 2 pm on April 28, 2018 drop off your excess prescription pills at any of the following designated disposal locations near you! [ More Information ] Register for the Minnesota Workforce Forum on May 11 Do you know any college or high school students in Minnesota who are interested in joining the addiction profession? Invite them to the free Minnesota Workforce Forum on May 11, 2018 from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm to attend in-person at the Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, MN. Learn about the rewards of the addiction profession, workforce needs, state certification & licensing requirements, national certification opportunities, networking and mentoring connections, and other professional development opportunities. Visit with local substance use disorder treatment providers to learn more about employment and internship opportunities. Free Admission! Free food! Door prizes! [ More Information ] - [ Register Now ] Register for the Northwest Regional Conference: Exploring Treatment Alternatives NAADAC & Northwest ATTCannounce the Northwest Regional Conference, a three-day training event from May 31-June 2, 2018 at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront in Portland OR. Earn up to 21.25 CEs! Sponsoring or Exhibiting Are you interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the conference? Download the prospectus or contact Jeff Smith at jsmith@naadac.org. [ More Information ] - [ Prospectus ] - [ Register Now ] Register for NAADAC's May Advocacy Webinar: Advocating in Your State Are you interested in learning about advocacy, NAADAC’s public policy initiatives, and the many resources NAADAC provides to help you stay current on important state and national public policy issues that impact addiction professionals? NAADAC's Advocacy Webinar Series has its fourth Advocacy webinar coming up! Advocating in Your State – Where Most of the Rubber Meets the Road! Wed, May 02, 2018 @ 3-4:00pm ET (1CT/12MT/11PT) This webinar provides an overview of how to build relationships with your state officials and how to have your voice heard. It will also share ideas on how to connect locally with your elected federal officials to influence current legislation and bring the local picture into focus for your legislators. The presentation will prepare a novice in advocacy with how to get started, as well as bring new ideas to the more experienced. Register now – earn 1 NAADAC CE! Stay tuned for the dates of the additional webinars in the series to be announced! [ More Information ] Accepting Student Submissions for the William White Scholarship The William White Student Scholarship, created to promote student addiction studies research, will be awarded to one graduate NAADAC student member and one undergraduate NAADAC student member with the best student addiction research papers on one of the four topics for 2018. Submission Deadline: May 31, 2018 [ More Information ] - [ Download Application ] Up to 50% Off The Addiction Professional’s Guide to Screening, Brief Intervention, & Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in April – 18 CEs! 50% off for NAADAC Members $116 Only $58! 25% off for Non-Members $155 Only $116.25! NAADAC's The Addiction Professional’s Guide to Screening, Brief Intervention, & Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is a 175-page skill-based training guide that brings together the tools that addiction professionals need to screen clients for unhealthy drinking, deliver effective brief counseling, refer to other specialists and provide successful case management & follow-up. This Independent Study Course package includes the Learner's Guide and online CE quiz for 18 nationally-approved continuing education hours. [ More Information ] - [ Sneak Peak ] - [ Purchase ] NAADAC Career Center The NAADAC Career Center provides a variety of employment listings at no charge for addiction-focused professionals. If you are looking to find a new career, the NAADAC Career Center can help! Check out our latest listings! Vice President/Director of Addiction Services at R. L. Scott Associates/ National Healthcare Search in Corpus Christi, TX Chemical Dependency Professional/Supervisor at Columbia Valley Community Health in Wenatchee, WA Regional Substance Use Disorder Administrator at Minnesota Department of Human Services in St. Paul, MN Clinical Psychiatry Opportunities at Bayonne Community Mental Health Center in Bayonne, NJ Residential Clinical Therapist at Foundry Treatment Center in Steamboat Springs, CO Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor at Minnesota Department of Human Services in Alexandria, MN Collegiate Recovery Community Coordinator at University of Denver in Denver, CO Director, Collegiate Recovery Community at University of Denver in Denver, CO Substance Abuse Counselor at MAGNUM OPUS TECHNOLOGIES in San Antonio, TX Clean Coordinator/Mental Health Therapist at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN Program Manager at AAMA in Houston, Texas Director of Integrated Care Management at BAMSI in Brockton, MA NCPRSS / Certified Recovery Coach at In-House Group, LLC in Atlanta, GA Project Director at IQ Solutions in Rockville, MD [ All Career Center Listings ]

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Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, Google and DEA Collaborate to Promote National Prescription Take Back Day, April 28th Together with Google and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), we are encouraging families and individuals to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 28. Google is making it easier for people to find nearby Take Back locations using Google Maps technology. Today, Wednesday, April 25, Google’s home page has a direct link to where individuals can find a Take Back location near them. They can also learn more about the Partnership’s science-based resources, including our Parent Helpline, where families can reach out and get help for their son or daughter struggling with substances. Read More Help Us Continue to Empower Families:   Donate Now Tell a Friend   “Help & Hope by Text” Offers Personalized, Digital Resources at Parents’ Fingertips Last week, we launched Help & Hope by Text, a customizable, mobile messaging initiative that provides personalized, ongoing support and relevant resources to parents through a combination of tailored mobile messaging and one-on-one chat support services. This platform is part of a comprehensive initiative to help families address the opioid crisis. Parents can text “JOIN” to 55753 to subscribe. Sign Up Now   The Partnership Presents the 2018 All-Star Tasting We will host our 2018 All-Star Tasting on Wednesday, May 16 in New York City. The All-Star Tasting brings together all-star chefs and athletes for an exciting night filled with culinary delights and fun challenges. The event raises critical funds to ensure we can continue to serve families across the country who are struggling with substance use. Buy Tickets   Partnership Parents and Staff Present at National Rx Abuse and Heroin Summit We led a panel discussion focused on the family’s role in reversing a national public health epidemic at this year’s National Rx Abuse and Heroin Summit in Atlanta, GA. Pat Aussem, Master Addictions Counselor; Denise Mariano, Partnership Parent Coach; and Courtney Hunter, our Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs; presented “Empowering Families: How to Address a Loved One’s Opioid Use and Become a Family Advocate,” which addressed the challenges families face in identifying opioid misuse by loved ones. Learn More ICYMI: Parent Blog Roundup Your Comprehensive Guide to the Opioid Epidemic — and What You Can Do About It My Big Brother’s Battle to Overcome His Addiction Your Child’s Treatment & Recovery Roadmap: A Guide to Navigating the Addiction Treatment System Was Your Child Denied Coverage for Addiction Treatment? File an Insurance Parity Complaint

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Data from the National Vital Statistics System, Mortality

In 2016, there were more than 63,600 drug overdose deaths in the United States.The age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths in 2016 (19.8 per 100,000) was 21% higher than the rate in 2015 (16.3).Among persons aged 15 and over, adults aged 25–34, 35–44, and 45–54 had the highest rates of drug overdose deaths in 2016 at around 35 per 100,000.West Virginia (52.0 per 100,000), Ohio (39.1), New Hampshire (39.0), the District of Columbia (38.8), and Pennsylvania (37.9) had the highest observed age-adjusted drug overdose death rates in 2016.The age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids other than methadone (drugs such as fentanyl, fentanyl analogs, and tramadol) doubled between 2015 and 2016, from 3.1 to 6.2 per 100,000.

Deaths from drug overdose are an increasing public health burden in the United States (1–4). This report uses the most recent data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) to update trends in drug overdose deaths, describe demographic and geographic patterns, and identify shifts in the types of drugs involved.

Detecting drug abuse early on is the most effective way of preventing an addiction from developing.To help identify whether someone is battling a painkiller abuse problem, there are several physical and behavioral warning signs to watch out for.

The most common physical and behavioral signs of opiate abuse are:Needle marks on arms and legs from intravenous (injected) use/Constricted, “pinpoint” pupils /Having trouble staying awake or falling asleep at inappropriate times/ Flushed, itchy skin/

Withdrawing from social activities that were once enjoyed/Sudden and dramatic mood swings that seem out of character Impulsive actions and decision-making Engaging in risky activities/ such as driving under the influence/Visiting multiple doctors in order to obtain more prescriptions

SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.

Recovery connections also available recoveryfriends@gmail.com or visit the Blog www.joseph-recoveryconnections.blogspot.com