Counselor Licensure Bill Signed by New York Governor

E-News from Washington December 10, 2002 Vol. 02-33
Counselor Licensure Bill Signed by New York Governor

FREE TRAINING Offered in Preparation for National Alcohol Screening Day

"How to Conduct Screening & Brief Intervention for Alcohol Use Disorders in Your Clinic, Community or College"

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has recently released a list of its upcoming training's and brief interventions in preparation for Alcohol Awareness Month and Alcohol Screening Day in April 2003. The training's, which are free, are sponsored by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and Screening for Mental Health, Inc.

FACTS

* Alcohol is the most frequently used and abused substance in the United States.
* Approximately 14 million people, of 7.4% of the adult population, meet the diagnostic criteria for alcohol abuse or alcoholism
* Maternal consumption of alcohol can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).
* Approximately 100,000 deaths occur each year through crashes, injuries and alcohol-related disease.
* Over 150 medications interact harmfully with alcohol.
* Alcohol has been linked to a number of cancers including stomach, colon, rectal, head and neck, and breast.

National Alcohol Screening Day (NASD) is an effective way to identify those in your community who may be drinking at risky levels. NASD's education and screening provide an effective way for the adult population to understand how alcohol may affect one's health and to prevent their progression to alcohol abuse or dependence.

TRAININGS
January 17, 2003 San Antonio, TX Hyatt Regency - Riverwalk 9 a.m. to noon

January 23, 2003 Nashville, TN Fisk University 9 a.m. to noon

January 30, 2003 Los Angeles, CA Renaissance - Agoura Hills 1p.m. to 4 p.m.

January 31, 2003 Los Angeles, CA Renaissance LAX 9 a.m. to noon

February 6, 2003 Arlington, VA Crystal City Marriott 9 a.m. to noon

February 12, 2003 Boston, MA Sheraton Newton 9 a.m. to noon

Objectives: The training's will teach you how to:

1. Promote and conduct a successful alcohol education and screening event for the general public.
2. Conduct screening and brief intervention for at-risk drinking and other alcohol problems as part of a public health event or in your practice.

Targeted Audience: Clinicians, administrators, health care professionals and staff affiliated with colleges, mental health centers, health clinics, social service agencies, advocacy, faith-based and prevention groups.

Please RSVP your attendance to Sarah Lawler at 800-253-7658, ext. 113 or e-mail at slawler@mentalhealthscreening.org at least three days in advance. Further information will be provided.

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