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Featured News: Analysis of Drug Tests Finds Frequent Misuse of Opioids and Other Controlled Drugs Prescription drug misuse continues to be a serious problem in the United States, according to a new report by Quest Diagnostics. Read More $260 Million Settlement Announced in Opioid Epidemic Case Four drug companies and two Ohio counties have reached a $260 million settlement in a landmark lawsuit over the opioid epidemic, The Washington Post reports. Read More   Juul Suspends Sales of Mango, Creme, Fruit and Cucumber Flavored Products E-cigarette maker Juul Labs says it will suspend sales of its mango, crème, fruit and cucumber flavored products. Read More Help Us Continue to Empower Families:   Donate Now Tell a Friend FDA Authorizes Marketing of “Reduced Risk” Smokeless Tobacco Products The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has for the first time authorized the marketing of “reduced risk” tobacco products. The agency said eight smokeless tobacco products are less harmful than cigarettes. Read More Study Shows Flavors Entice Teens to Try—and Stick With—Vaping Teens who first try flavored e-cigarettes, cigar or smokeless tobacco are much more likely to still be using that product a year later, compared with those who try a non-flavored product, a new study finds. Read More New Vaping Cessation Programs Aim to Help Teens Quit E-Cigarettes National Jewish Health, a hospital in Denver, this summer launched a vaping cessation program aimed at teens. The program includes coaching by text, NPR reports. Read More Other Headlines of Interest Doctors are avoiding chronic pain patients, need more education, survey finds (The Cincinnati Enquirer) Cameron Douglas opens up about drug addiction and prison time (Good Morning America) How Germany averted an opioid crisis (NBC News) Addiction Is the Stuff of High Drama. In These Plays, So Is Sobriety. (The New York Times) When Teen Drinking Becomes a Disorder (The New York Times) Which Countries Do Best — And Worst — At Keeping Big Tobacco Out Of Politics (NPR) Marijuana and Vaping: Shadowy Past, Dangerous Present (The New York Times) Judge rules Massachusetts vape sales ban can remain in place, but requires changes (CNN) ER outreach for opioid users works in many cities. In D.C., it’s off to a slow start. (The Washington Post) Drug companies are paying hundreds of millions of dollars to settle opioid lawsuits. Spend it to treat addiction, experts say (USA Today) Opinion: Making Drug Companies Pay for the Opioid Epidemic (The New York Times) New Medication Disposal Guide: Safe Disposal of Unused Rx Meds Begins at Home (Partnership for Drug-Free Kids) That last toke for the road could be a downer with pot breathalyzers coming (Reuters) A Top Medical Journal Is Coming Out Hard Against Criminalizing Drug Users (Vice)

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October 24, 2019 Just Released - Clinical Supervision: An Overview of Functions, Processes, and Methodology Clinical Supervision: An Overview of Functions, Processes, and Methodology is a comprehensive manual developed as a resource for addiction-focused professionals who work as clinical supervisors or aspire to become clinical supervisors. Newly updated in 2019, this manual is intended to be a resource for professionals seeking to expand their knowledge of the functions, processes, methodology, and best practices in clinical supervision. The manual addresses historical perspectives, evidence-based practices, and contemporary approaches. Also addressed are clinical supervision strategies in diverse settings, the structure of clinical supervision, as well as legal and ethical issues including an ethical decision-making model. This manual also covers the use of technology in clinical supervision and how to successfully protect patient privacy while using technology. Included in this manual are interactive exercises and case studies, designed to build applicable knowledge in preparation of common complicated scenarios. Through this product, you will: Understand the value of clinical supervision in the addiction profession, Learn the various roles a clinical supervisor must be prepared to function as, including, administrative supervisor, operations supervisor, program operator, and clinical consultant, Identify fundamental competencies, qualities, and goals of effective clinical supervisors, Explore the parallel process in clinical supervision and how the therapeutic alliance mirrors the supervisory relationship, Discuss common legal and ethical issues in clinical supervision, and through case studies, practice an ethical decision-making model, Learn methods, approaches, and evidence-based practices in clinical supervision,and Recognize the key benefits of technology-based clinical supervision and other techniques to enhance the accessibility of supervision. Click here for a sneak peek of the manual! Join NAADAC now and save! NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals 44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 301, Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703.741.7686 / 800.548.0497 Send to Friend |  | Subscribe |

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AT Forum News & Updates - October 22, 2019 This is to advise you the most current issue of the AT Forum News Updates are now available online. Articles include: $260 Million Deal Averts 1st Federal Trial on Opioid Crisis Those Left Behind: Opioids and the Epidemic of Loss  Nevada Addicted: Why Nevada Won't Settle Opioid Suit Tennessee Drug and Opioid Overdose Rates Hit Five Year High in 2018  Growing Opioid Crisis Tests Limits of Methadone Clinics  The News Updates can be accessed at: http://atforum.com/news-updates/   Thank you for your continued interest in  AT Forum. Joy Jacoby, Publisher atforum@aol.com   SUBSCRIBE TO E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONS

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