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Life in South Central Los Angeles for me was filled with many opportunities and challenges. My parents, James and Doris Webb, didn’t allow room for excuses, but they encouraged me to take action and take the lead in making my life amount to something – something successful. It almost felt like their expectations for my success started on the day I was born in 1955. As the middle child (older brother and younger sister all a year apart) I quickly learned that I needed to take charge of my own life as well as focusing on building a strong bond with my parents and siblings. Growing up quickly in South Central I kept myself involved in sports and spent most of my time on the basketball court. I attended Crenshaw High School where I excelled in basketball not knowing that my skills would lead me to new experiences, challenges, and opportunities outside of my world in South Central.
At the age of 18, I moved from South Central to Thousand Oaks in order to attend California Lutheran University (CLU) one of the best decisions in my life. I took my basketball skills to the court at CLU and played four years on the varsity team. To my surprise, those four years allowed me to play the sport I loved while learning that education was most important if I wanted to accomplish my ultimate goals in life. In 1977 I earned my Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and didn’t realize my basketball experiences would open the door for me to be inducted into the 2008 CLU Athletic Hall of Fame! I met my wife Terry at CLU who has been my major supporter for 39 years. She earned her Bachelor Degree in English along with her Degree of Master in Educational Administration from CLU. I went on to earn my Degree of Master in Public Administration from CLU and my Degree of Doctorate in Public Administration from the University of La Verne in 2000. We are blessed with a beautiful daughter, Gabriella, (age 29) who kept the Webb CLU legacy alive. She achieved her Bachelor Degree in Political Science and Master Degree in Public Policy in Administration from CLU making us very proud parents. As you can see, education is top priority in the Webb family.
My career in the criminal justice field began in 1977 when I started working as a Group Supervisor at the Juvenile Hall Facility in Ventura County. Following that position I worked at the California Youth Authority on a unit that housed psychologically disturbed young women. From there I became a probation officer for approximately four years and finally served as a Parole Agent/Parole Agent Supervisor until retiring in 2007. I felt great satisfaction in working with and helping people in need, especially those with substance abuse issues. Therefore, I felt compelled to do more which is why I started teaching part-time in the Criminal Justice field in 1984 and then becoming a full-time instructor at the college level. Most of the clients I encountered in the world of parole and probation had some degree of substance abuse that was a great bridge to the program at Oxnard College. When I had the good fortune to meet Bill Shilley of Oxnard College, former board member and one of the founders of CAADE, I was eager to become involved in the project he presented to me. Bill was in the process of developing a program in the Criminal Justice field at Oxnard College because he believed the students should have an onsite program so they wouldn’t be required to travel to Moorpark and Ventura College to complete their Criminal Justice requirements to receive their Certificate of Achievement. Bill took me under his wing and brought me on board to teach the Criminal Justice curriculum. After working part-time at Oxnard for several years, Bill expressed his desire to have me replace him once he retired. I was extremely honored that he would consider me as his successor. I accepted the challenge and that is how I transitioned into the Substance Abuse field and became a full-time instructor at Oxnard College. I have been a full time professor with Oxnard College for 12 years totaling 20 years on the faculty. The growth in our program has been phenomenal!
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Purdue Pharma has been cast by attorneys and addiction experts as a villain for producing a blockbuster drug while understating its addiction risk
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AUG. 27, 2019 10:01 PM
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State attorneys general and lawyers representing local governments said Tuesday they are in active settlement talks with Purdue Pharma, the maker of the prescription painkiller OxyContin, which is facing billions of dollars in potential liability for its role in the nation’s opioid crisis.
Purdue has been cast by attorneys and addiction experts as a main villain in the crisis for producing a blockbuster drug while understating its addiction risk. A report by NBC News said the privately held company has offered to settle for $10 billion to $12 billion.
In a statement, the Stamford, Connecticut-based company said it’s prepared to defend itself but sees little good in years of “wasteful litigation and appeals.”
“Purdue believes a constructive global resolution is the best path forward, and the company is actively working with the state attorneys general and other plaintiffs to achieve this outcome,” the company said.
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SAMHSA
Every September, SAMHSA sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover.
The 2019
theme
is
Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger
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About Recovery Month
Get general information about National Recovery Month, held every September to increase awareness and celebrate successes of those in recovery.
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Surgeon General Releases Advisory on Marijuana’s Damaging Effects on the Developing Brain
HHS (08/29) – [...] The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s recently released 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) data showed that marijuana continues to be the most widely used illicit drug and that further, frequent marijuana use, in both youths (12-17 years old) and young adults, appears to be associated with risks for opioid use, heavy alcohol use and major depressive episodes.
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Babies Exposed to Drugs Are Kicked out of Other Daycares. They Come Here Instead
CNN (08/23) – 7-week-old Oliveah just started daycare, and when she cries, her teachers ask all the usual questions: Is she hungry? Does she need a diaper change? Is she coming off of opioids? That last question might sound unusual, but this new child care center in Huntington, West Virginia, is unusual: It serves only babies and toddlers who were exposed to drugs in the womb.
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Drug Company emails Show Indifference to 1000's of Deaths
July 19, 2019 - Borelli told Cochrane in another email that 1,200 bottles of oxycodone 30 mg tablets had been shipped. “Keep ’em comin’!” Cochrane responded. "
It’s like people are addicted to these things or something. Oh, wait, people are. . .” Borelli responded: We’ll make more
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In Recovery, on Suboxone, and in the Weed Business
In print and online, I preached cannabis. In life, I practiced therapy and Suboxone.
By Brandon A. Dorfman
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17.6 million Americans suffer from alcoholism
April 6, 2019 - But behavioral therapy, medication and support from family, friends and others in the same situation, such as members of Alcoholics Anonymous, have been effective in helping many to stop drinking
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Iceland Cuts Teen Drinking with Curfews, Youth Centers
APNEWS (07/31) – […] Focusing on local participation and promoting more music and sports options for students, the island nation in the North Atlantic has dried up a teenage culture of drinking and smoking. Icelandic teens now have one of the lowest rates of substance abuse in Europe.
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Marijuana May Boost Risky Effects of Drinking Alcohol
SCIENCEDAILY (08/13) – A new study from Penn State found that compared to people who only drank alcohol, those who used alcohol and marijuana simultaneously were more likely to drink heavier and more often. They were also more likely to experience alcohol-related problems -- like impulsive actions they later regretted.
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Sponsorship Spotlight:
Craig Jewett, CATC I
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Born to an upper middle-class family, Craig Jewett entered this world on December 20, 1963, at St. Jude Hospital in Fullerton, CA. The youngest of five, he has two half-sisters and two half-brothers. His father, William Craig Jewett, ran a construction company for his grandfather, Richard Craig Jewett. They are all Fullerton natives (Craig’s grandfather was in the first graduating class of Fullerton High School in 1898!) He was next in line to take over the family business, but he left home at age 15 and stayed with different friends.
In July of 1998, Craig started working in treatment at Coastal Recovery Living in Newport Beach, CA. He started off as support staff and worked his way up to becoming a counselor and, eventually, the Program Director. He completed his Alcohol and Drug Studies Program at Saddleback College and married Christine, the love of his life. Going on nine years, Christine and Craig have two wonderful children, Lyric, 4, and Dover, 3 months old.
After working at Coastal Recovery Living for ten years, Craig was diagnosed with Stage IV Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2008 and miraculously beat it, but it took him five years to resume normalcy in his professional and personal life.
Today, Craig is affiliated with CAADE, Crosspointe Church in Anaheim, Men’s Rigorous Honesty Group, and Standing United, an advocacy group for people who struggle with addiction and homelessness. In retrospect, he REALLY wishes he had listened to his parents but in the end, everything turned out okay. The legacy he leaves to future generations is this: He wants to be remembered as a man who practiced humility and integrity… one who was an asset, not a liability, to people’s lives. He wants to help as many people as possible while keeping God, Alcoholics Anonymous and family first.
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Still Not Enough Naloxone Where It’s Most Needed
CDC PRESS RELEASE (08/06) – […] Despite a huge increase in naloxone prescribing in recent years, CDC researchers report in the latest Vital Signs study published today that far too little naloxone is being dispensed in many areas of the country that need it the most.
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Opioid Utilization and Perception of Pain Control in Hospitalized Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study of 11 Sites in 8 Countries
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE (07/24) – […] In the hospitals we sampled, our data suggest that physicians in the US may prescribe opioids more frequently during patients’ hospitalizations and at discharge than their colleagues in other countries, and patients have different beliefs and expectations about pain control.
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SAMHSA’s 2018 NSDUH Report Data Findings
NSDUH’s latest annual report focuses on substance use and mental health in the United States based on NSDUH data from 2018 and earlier years. The annual report presents estimates that meet the criteria for statistical precision and facilitate stable examination of trends over time to study changes in society and emerging issues.
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Dr. Lori Phelps Weighs in on Education Requirements in Addiction Counseling
CAADE Chronicles August 2, 2013
The profession of addiction counseling is in a phase of rapid growth and change and I often find myself having to explain some pretty confusing concepts to my students. For example, 36 is greater than 315 in addiction education. Fuzzy math? This is only the tip of the iceberg. When I cover the fieldwork and internship requirements, I have to tell them that hours are not the same as hours. It’s a wild and whacky world we live in, that’s for sure. First, let me explain the education numbers…
CAADE programs require a minimum of 36 units of coursework for completion of the Alcohol and Drug Studies certificate programs at our community colleges. Next: some other certifying organizations in California require 315 hours of education. Finally: the state of California currently requires 155 hours of education for addiction counselors to become certified. OK. Here is your first exam question:
True or False: CAADE requires more education than the other certifying organizations or the State. Answer: TRUE
This is just about the time in my lecture where students start passing the Advil.
How can 36 be more than 315 or 155?!!? Simply stated, this is really just a problem of semantics. Comparing units and hours is like comparing apples and oranges. CAADE measures minimum education requirements in units, while the others measure education in hours. Here is a little background to help clarify. Somehow, in the history of addiction counseling education, somebody, somewhere, decided that 315 hours of education was going to be the “national standard,” the minimum requirement for certification nationwide.
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Editors Note: CAADE College’s now require 39 units
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The California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators recently revamped the CAADE Job Board. As a result of promotional efforts, we are now connecting hundreds of qualified applicants with an array of employment opportunities throughout California. There are no longer costs associated with searching for qualified SUD professionals. Candidates post resumes and respond to positions at zero out-of- pocket cost. This is a win-win for all.
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Disclaimer:
CAADE Newsletter is a general dissemination of information for addiction professionals. We seek to inform the community by posting upcoming events, addiction related articles, and recommendations for scholastic excellence. CAADE does not necessarily endorse the opinions or views put forth in these articles, neither guarantees the accuracy of the information provided by external sources/links nor accepts responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such data.
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