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N‐SSATS Shows Rise of For‐Profits, Decline in Managed Care Contracts NESARC Study Finds Abstaining Doesn't Protect Young People From Relapse Other Highlights from N‐SSATS State Medicaid Policies Impede Access to Naltrexone Successful Prisoner Reentry: San Diego's Second Chance NY Creates Medicine Cabinet Inventory Briefly Noted Business News Awards Coming up     

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In One of its Last Grants to Field, RWJF Focuses on Sustainability Proportion of People Addicted to Drugs, or Drugs‐Alcohol Mix, on the Rise Field Grapples With Sobriety Time for Counselors in Recovery Study: Treatment Shortly After Detox Mitigates Relapse Alcohol/Drug Role in Suicide May Be More Prevalent Than Believed Maker of Vivitrol Touts Results of Study for Opiate Abuse About N‐SSATS Correction Clients in Treatment, According to Substance Abuse Problem Treated, by Facility Operation and Primary Focus of Facility: March 31, 2005 Briefly Noted Grants and Funding Coming Up     

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MTF: College Students' Daily Use of Marijuana at 30‐Year High No Instant Formula for Inclusion as Managed Care Network Provider National Council‐SAAS Merger: The View from Two States Marijuana Money Shunned, Mostly, by Treatment Field OASAS Launches ‘Combat Heroin’ Public Awareness Campaign Briefly Noted Coming up     

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Managed Care: A Balance Between Terminating Contracts and Collaborating Washington State Data Finds Treatment Just as Effective for Methamphetamine Managed Care Tool Kit Resignation Letter from Charles G. Curie to President Bush Study Finds Link Between Alcohol Outlets, Violence PIRE Merger Program for Mothers and Children Expands into New Building, with Self‐Pay Spinoff Ellen Breyer of Hazelden Receives Outstanding Achievement Award from ACATA Mark S. Gold, M.D. Receives the Nelson J. Bradley, M.D. Award Briefly Noted Resources Coming Up     

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NASADAD Releases State Guidance for Adolescent Treatment Services Facilities Seeking Medicaid Must Learn Nuances of Managed Care Chain of Mass. Bupe Clinics Focuses on Quality, Payers Role of Alcohol in Rx Opioid/Benzo ODs and ED Visits: CDC SMART Recovery Focuses on Non‐12‐Step Recovery Briefly Noted Names in the News Coming up     

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Oklahoma Medicaid Requires Master's Degree for Substance Abuse Assessments Wis. Program Diversifies Operation With Residential Care, Medications Who Can Treat What in Oklahoma Medicaid Managed Care Enters New York Addiction Treatment Measures of Success in Health Care Reform: Efficiency and Recovery Study Looks at Which Drinkers Best Respond to Naltrexone Most Treatment Admissions for Inhalant Abuse are Adults Obituary Coming up     

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University Collaboration Seeks to Improve SA Treatment in Managed Care House, Senate Committees Approve Versions of TANF Reauthorization Brandeis/Harvard Collaboration Includes Four Initiatives Biden Bill Would Train Health Professionals to Recognize Substance Use Ramstad Introduces Substance Abuse Parity Legislation Literature Review Yields Findings on Treatment Cost‐Effectiveness SAMHSA Releases Group Therapy Guide for SA Treatment Briefly Noted Coming Up     

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Baltimore's Promotion of Buprenorphine Leads to Negative Newspaper Coverage Pa. Agencies: Confidentiality Changes Would Increase Managed Care Denials CSAT Media Roundtable Examines Buprenorphine CSAT to Methadone Programs: Think Twice About Take‐Homes Introducing the Coalition on Appalachian Substance Abuse Policy The 8 Criteria for Methadone Take‐Home Doses Briefly Noted State Watch Names in the News Coming up     

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Success Story: Partnership Between TC and Methadone Clinic Counselors — and Management — of Color Needed in Treatment Field OASAS Non‐Discrimination Regulation Meeting Schedule to Introduce Methadone to Palladia Staff Fledgling Day‐Treatment TC in Bulgaria Seabrook House Establishes Self‐Pay Program for Mothers Incarcerating with Treatment, or Treatment as an Alternative Briefly Noted Names in the News Coming Up     

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SA Counselors of the Future: Recovery Coaches, Care Coordinators, or Ph.Ds? Sole‐Source Detox Services Help Protect Agency from Major Cuts Report to Congress More Reflections from Readers: Hopes and Fears for 2012 SAMHSA Gets $3.5 Million for Military Families Policy Academies Briefly Noted In the States Names in the News Coming up     

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Tight Economy Favors Cutting Prison Spending: Will Treatment Benefit? Oklahoma's Certified Counselors Face Loss of Payment for Core Services NASADAD Selects Morrison as Executive Director Acadia Hospital Expands Program to Two Tracks, One for Long‐Term Recovery Comparison of Selected Substance Use Disorder Provisions in Health Reform Legislation Briefly Noted State News Coming up     

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How Treatment Programs Can Participate and Benefit AMA Polls Find Parents Give Alcohol to Teens and Their Friends A Day for Counselors Alcohol and 9‐ to 15‐Year‐Olds AMA on Alcohol's Effect on Brains of Children Polls The Marketplace of Meth: Spotting the Tipping Point NY Governor Vetoes UPPL‐Repeal Bill Brain‐Scan Study Shows Methamphetamine and HIV Combined Change Brain Size, Cognitive Function Briefly Noted Resources Coming up     

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Delaware Study Shows 4‐6 Hours of Paperwork Per Patient can be Eliminated California Credentialing Bill Would Create Four Tiers for Addiction Counselors Oregon Budget Would Slash Addiction Treatment Co‐occurring Disorders — Progress? Study: Disorders in TANF Group Show Need to Examine Policies Briefly Noted State News Resources Obituary Names in the News Coming up     

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HHS Gives States Flexibility in Implementing Health Care Reform Center Sees Affiliation Responding to Managed Care, Client Needs The 10 Benefit Categories More Reflections from Readers: Hopes and Fears for 2012 The ‘Last’ House on the Block: Higher Power or Personal Power? SAMHSA's New Recovery Definition Applies to MI and SUD FY 2012 Budget Bill Includes Increases to SAPT Block Grant Briefly Noted Coming up     

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NIDA‐NIAAA Merger Cancelled in Surprise Move Daytop Village Expects to Emerge from Bankruptcy by Spring Outgoing SSA on Impact of New Jersey Move to Managed Care NQF Endorses Substance Abuse Screening Measure HHS Issues Three Proposed Rules on ACA Briefly Noted Coming up     

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N.Y. Evaluating Effect of Gang Members' Presence in Centers Alcohol Tax Hike for Treatment Expansion Faces Uphill Battle in NJ COMBINE Study: Field Reaction Includes Acceptance of Medication as Treatment Adjunct Hawaii Treatment Center Places Counselors – and Treatment – in School System Briefly Noted Business Requests for Proposals Coming Up     

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Rise in Marijuana, Heroin Use Top Concerns in NSDUH Release Long Waits for a Treatment Slot Take Toll on Staff, Reputation Advocates Dismayed as Legalization Moves Forward NIDA on Marijuana Legalization Recovery Month at SAMHSA: Wellness and Walks FDA Requires Black‐Box Warning on Some Opioids Resources Coming up     

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Canadian Food Addiction Study Highlights Links to Obesity Yale Food Addiction Scale Same‐Day Access in Many OTPs, but Some Subgroups Face Waits SAMHSA Starts to Back off on Confidentiality of Patient Records Ensuring Confidentiality in Electronic Health Records Information on Exchanges and SUD Services Still Lacking Medicaid Managed Care for SUDs and Mental Health Delayed in New York State News Coming up     

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Knowledge of Mental Disorders Required for Client Service, Counselor Careers Peer‐Led Services Begin to Emerge as Adjunct to Treatment NAADAC Workforce Development Conference Focus on Attracting and Retaining Counselors Peer Session Encourages Abstinence N.J. Treatmentproviders Group Seeks Restoration of Terminated Grant New Endorsement for Adolescent Services Coming from NAADAC Open Meeting on Medicare Drug Rule Effect's on Substance Abuse Substance Abuse Treatment Included in $7.2 Million for Jail Diversion Programs for Mentally Ill Briefly Noted Resources Coming Up     

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Hurricane Sandy and Daily Doses of Methadone: Challenges for N.Y. and N.J. Prevention Agency Empowers Staff, Withstands Hits on its Budget More Counselors Accept Some Drinking or Drug Use Prevention and Recovery: Cornerstones of Contemporary Care Hazelden Cautiously Adds Buprenorphine and Vivitrol IC&RC Revises Peer Credential Standards Coming up