PAIN ISN’T ALWAYS OBVIOUS
Every day in California friends, family and co-workers struggle with emotional pain. And, for some, it’s too difficult to talk about the pain, thoughts of suicide and the need for help. Though the warning signs can be subtle, they are there. By recognizing these signs, knowing how to start a conversation and where to turn for help, you have the power to make a difference – the power to save a life.
“gaming disorder” included in WHO’s 11th International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
The last version of the ICD was completed in 1992, with the new guide due to be published in 2018.
It will suggest that abnormal gaming behaviour should be in evidence over a period of at least 12 months “for a diagnosis to be assigned” but added that period might be shortened “if symptoms are severe”.
Symptoms include:
impaired control over gaming (frequency, intensity, duration)
increased priority given to gaming
continuation or escalation of gaming despite negative consequences
Many psychiatrists refer to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the fifth edition of which was published in 2013.
In that, internet gaming disorder is listed as a “condition for further study”, meaning it is not officially recognised.
Food helps to forge connections and communicate – with friends, enemies and oneself
Say it with noodles: on learning to speak the language of food
Originally published in Catapult
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in partnership with the Massachusetts General Hospital Recovery Research Institute are excited to announce a live webinar series entitled:
“The Power of Perceptions and Understanding: Changing How We Deliver Treatment and Recovery Services”
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Each webcast will take place from 2 – 3pm ET. Register Here FREE
This educational initiative highlights the importance of addressing the harm caused by biases and skewed perceptions in treatment and public health settings towards patients who need care for SUDs.
This four-part webcast series educates healthcare professionals about the problems of discriminatory practices and inaccurate perceptions in dealing with individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and related conditions, as well as the actions and pathways needed to resolve them. Webcasts will feature discussions among experts in the field of addiction treatment, research, and policy.
SAVE THE DATES:
MARCH 28, 2018: “Overcoming stigma, ending discrimination”
- In what ways are discriminatory perceptions harmful to individuals suffering from substance use disorder?
- How do we shift away from the use of negative concepts as an organizing paradigm to address socially discrediting health problems?
APRIL 26, 2018: “Why addiction is a “disease” and why it’s important”
- What is the definition of disease and why is it particularly important for addiction to be emphasized as a disease?
MAY 22, 2018: “Reducing discriminatory practices in clinical settings”
- What is the nature and extent of discrimination towards individuals with substance use disorder?
- What is the origin and perpetuating factors to this discrimination, and how do we tackle the challenge of reducing discriminatory practices in healthcare settings?
JUNE 19, 2018: “A future without discrimination and discriminatory practices”
- What would the treatment and public health landscape look like if we were to completely eradicate discriminatory practices?
- What steps would need to be taken to ensure this happens?
This training webcast is produced under contract number HHSP233201700228A for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, opinions, and content of the training webcast are those of the preparers and do not necessarily reflect the official position of SAMHSA or HHS and do not constitute endorsement by SAMHSA or HHS.
Every generation has found a way to try to enhance their performance.
“You want to be beautiful and you want to have amazing grades and Adderall just sews it all up for you”
- Take Your Pills launches on Netflix on 16 March
The result is a riveting story with beautifully crafted shots of desperate scenes. But being immersed in the intimacy of these scenes, without narration or historical context, leaves little room to acknowledge the system that has made the opioid crisis a predominantly American problem – the US consumes more than 80% of global opioid pills even though it has less than 5% of the world’s population.
Read more and watch trailer here
“By bringing together amazing athletes and entertainers to share about personal connections to recovery in a festive environment, we aim to mainstream the otherwise radical concept of alcohol-free events. At the same time, we want to serve as an attraction to those who may be seeking the recovery lifestyle, but may think it only exists on the periphery of popular culture. Most importantly, we invite recovering friends to safely participate in the festivities on a day traditionally reserved for alcohol consumption.”
https://attcniatx.blogspot.in/2018/01/soberbowl-ii-stealth-recovery-advocacy.html#more
SoberBowl II 2018 from Sober Bowl on Vimeo.
Read more about the event: SoberBowl 2018: An option for fans who don’t need beer with their football