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What is Addiction? ASAM Share    
The American Society of Addiction Medicine has released a new definition of addiction, highlighting that addiction is a chronic brain disorder and not simply a behavioral problem involving too much alcohol, drugs, gambling, or sex. This is the first time ASAM has taken an official position that addiction is not solely related to problematic substance use. More Related resources: » Definition of Addiction: Frequently Asked Questions (ASAM) » Definition of Addiction (Long Version) (ASAM) » Related Press (ASAM) Advertisement
 What is Recovery? SAMHSA Share
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is inviting comment on a working definition and guiding principles of recovery. Feedback will be accepted until Aug. 26. Check out Recovery Defined – Give Us Your Feedback, and let SAMHSA know your thoughts, comments, and suggestions. More ASAM Action Alert — Help ASAM Improve Member Benefits and Raffle Giveaway (ASAM Members Only) ASAM Share
 In conjunction with Friends Research Institute, ASAM is developing a Practice Based Research Network and would like all members to participate in the first survey. The survey will take 5-10 minutes and results will be used to improve the quality of ASAM membership. Complete the
survey now. Surveys completed by Aug. 25 will be entered in a raffle to win a free copy of ASAM's newest book — Principles of Addiction Medicine: The Essentials.
More ASAM Career Center ASAM Share
The ASAM Career Center is designed to meet the needs of both job seekers and employers in the field of addiction medicine. It offers employers targeted access to quality addiction medicine professionals, along with quick and easy job posting and online job activity reports. In addition, employers have access to the National Healthcare Network — a growing network of more than 200 top health care associations and professional organizations, including the American Hospital Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Association of American Medical Colleges. Job seeking professionals can make sure their resumes are being seen by those in the field who matter most to them. The ASAM Career Center offers job seekers free and confidential resume posting, automated weekly email notification of new job listings, and the ability to save jobs for later review. More Renew Your Membership Today ASAM Share
Reminder — If you have not already renewed your ASAM membership for 2011, please do so now in order to continue to receive your membership benefits and services. Renewing is easy. You can renew online with your credit card by using your membership credentials, or you can contact the national office at 301.656.3920 or 800.844.8948. For an extensive list of membership benefits and services, visit ASAM's website at www.asam.org. More  Brain Chemical May Explain Why Heavy Smokers Feel Sad After Quitting Archives of General Psychiatry (free abstract) Share
Heavy smokers may experience sadness after quitting because early withdrawal leads to an increase in the mood-related brain protein monoamine oxidase A, a new study has shown. This finding may also explain why heavy smokers are at high risk for clinical depression. More Long Working Hours Can Lead to Alcohol Addictions Addiction (free abstract) Share
Longer work hours appear to be associated with higher rates of alcohol-related problems, including more frequent alcohol use, higher rates of alcohol abuse/dependence, and a greater number of alcohol abuse/dependence symptoms. These associations remain even after extensive adjustment for confounding. More Advertisement
 Shake-Up Under Way for Florida Mental Health Health News Florida Share
Some Florida mental health providers say they will no longer treat Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Florida patients in light of a surprising letter they recently received. The letter announces that the insurer will terminate contracts with behavioral health providers by Nov. 30 and turn over management to New Directions Behavioral Health, a managed care company. Treatment providers who want to continue seeing BCBS-FL patients must apply to New Directions and sign a contract within 15 days. Under the contract, caregivers would be paid 25 to 55 percent less than they were before. More Addiction Professional Announces Outstanding Clinicians Awards, Past ASAM President Mike M. Miller Recipient Addiction Professional Share
Addiction Professional has honored its third group of professionals in the annual Outstanding Clinicians Awards competition. Past ASAM President Michael M. Miller was named the as the 2011 Outstanding Clinician. More  Implausible Speculation and Questionable Ethics — Alcohol Withdrawal Called Possible in Winehouse Death MedPage Today (free registration required) Share
Suggestions that pop singer Amy Winehouse's recent death could have been a consequence alcohol withdrawal syndrome are not implausible, according to pathologists and alcoholism specialists. More Winehouse Death Renews Debate About Addiction, Choice and Tax Deductions Forbes Share
Much has been written about Amy Winehouse's life and her death. But it has also brought up questions about tax deductions, and how medical expenses are classified and by whom. More  New Approach Launched to Reduce Tribal Alcohol and Substance Abuse Problems SAMHSA Share
A new federal framework to assist American Indian and Alaska Native communities in achieving their goals in the prevention, intervention, and treatment of alcohol and substance abuse was recently announced. SAMHSA will coordinate tribal substance abuse programs across the federal government with a special emphasis on promoting programs geared toward reaching youth and offering alternatives to incarceration. More The Evidence Doesn't Justify Steps by State Medicaid Programs to Restrict Opioid Addiction Treatment With Buprenorphine Health Affairs (free abstract) Share
A recent study reveals that many state Medicaid programs restrict access to buprenorphine. However, buprenorphine was found to have a $1,330 lower mean annual spending than methadone and similar mortality rates when used for maintenance treatment even though buprenorphine was associated with more relapse-related services. By contrast, mortality rates were 75 percent higher among those receiving drug-free treatment. More 
SAMSHA Webcast — Health Reform: What it Means for People With Substance Use and Mental Disorders SAMHSA Share
With the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly known as health reform, important and far-reaching changes are under way in our nation's health system. More Teach Your Patients to Keep Their Prescription Drugs Safe American Medical Association Share
As part of the AMA's Educating Physicians on Controversies and Challenges in Health series, an online module features a video that provides an overview on prescription drug abuse and offers tips for physicians on how to educate and counsel patients. More  Upcoming Events
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