Kim Branch-Stewart, MSW, LCSW
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Professor Kim “Kim” Branch-Stewart, the Department Chair of Saddleback College’s Human Services Program, serves on the CAADE board and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). She was born in Los Angeles, California, and has been married for 21 years. Along with her two younger and three older siblings, she was raised by a strong and loving mother until she moved out on her own at the age of 19, just before her 20
th
birthday. Independent and hard-working, Kim started working at age 14, holding various jobs and then starting her first formal career as a secretary. She did not complete high school; she attempted college when she was 19, but she returned to the workforce after discontinuing her studies at El Camino College. After working many, many jobs, she hit a wall and didn’t want to continue working as a secretary.
She was ready for a transition – she wanted more.
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PrimaHealth Credit will now lend to borrowers looking to pay for addiction treatment
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California-based fintech startup PrimaHealth Credit (
www.primahealthcredit.com
) has expanded its offering to include addiction treatment centers. Their innovative finance platform helps patients suffering from drug or alcohol abuse get on a path to recovery by putting affordable monthly payments for out-of-pocket expenses within reach.
PrimaHealth Credit’s proprietary credit analytics engine reduces risk for treatment providers by instantly assessing an applicant’s ability to pay. Patients use a simple mobile application, receive instant credit decisions, and can select from several payment options if approved. The platform also helps providers reduce their administrative costs, by managing all payment servicing, accounts receivable, and credit reporting on their behalf. Additionally, the company’s platform helps providers maintain compliance with payors and meet certain regulatory requirements, with a valid and documented effort to collect co-pays and deductibles due from patients.
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News Release 15-Jan-2020
Researchers discover novel potential target for drug addiction treatment
University of Minnesota Medical School
MINNEAPOLIS, MN- January 15, 2020 - New University of Minnesota Medical School research discovers a novel potential target for treating drug addiction through "the hidden stars of the brain."
Dopamine is one of the major reward molecules of the brain and contributes to learning, memory and motivated behaviors. Disruption of dopamine is associated with addiction-related disorders, such as amphetamine substance use and abuse.
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January 13, 2020
Study sheds light on link between cannabis, anxiety and stress
Sachin Patel, M.D., Ph.D., the paper's corresponding author and director of the Division of General Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Credit: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
A molecule produced by the brain that activates the same receptors as marijuana is protective against stress by reducing anxiety-causing connections between two brain regions, Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers report.
This finding, published today in
Neuron
, could help explain why some people use marijuana when they're anxious or under stress. It could also mean that pharmacologic treatments that increase levels of this molecule, known as "2-AG," in the brain could regulate anxiety and
depressive symptoms
in people with stress-related anxiety disorders, potentially avoiding a reliance on medical marijuana or similar treatments.
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Harmful effects of nicotine
Abstract
With the advent of nicotine replacement therapy, the consumption of the nicotine is on the rise. Nicotine is considered to be a safer alternative of tobacco. The IARC monograph has not included nicotine as a carcinogen. However there are various studies which show otherwise. We undertook this review to specifically evaluate the effects of nicotine on the various organ systems. A computer aided search of the Medline and PubMed database was done using a combination of the keywords. All the animal and human studies investigating only the role of nicotine were included.
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W.Va. releases substance-use response plan
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTAP) - West Virginia health officials on Thursday released new a new plan aimed at combatting substance abuse in the Mountain State.
The Substance Use Response Plan was together by the Department of Health and Human Resources Office of Drug Control Policy and the Governor’s Council on Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment.
Officials used a "multi-sector, collaborative approach to outline the goals to combat the substance use epidemic."
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Medicaid is the largest source of federal funding for services that treat drug and alcohol addictions. We looked at state Medicaid programs’ changes to what they pay for these services from 2014–2019.Most state Medicaid programs increased payment rates for at least one addiction treatment service (e.g., counseling); rate decreases were less common.Higher rate increases can encourage more ...
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Long Term Effects of Overdoses on the Brain
Despite what we know about how overdoses can kill, there is scant literature regarding chronic health outcomes for people who have survived multiple overdoses.
Drug overdoses are a leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States. We know the dangers of overdoses; generally, they can kill. Opioids make up a large percentage of these deaths. In 2016, opioids made
up 69 percent
of drug overdose deaths. For people ages 25 to 64, drug overdoses cause more deaths than car accidents. Overdoses caused by opioids can be reversed if quickly countered with naloxone, an opioid antagonist.
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TIAC's EXAM PREP WORKSHOPS
9am – 1:00pm Saturdays
2020:
2/22 3/21 4/25 5/23 6/20
7/18 8/15 9/12 10/10 11/7 12/12
Where:
Training Institute for Addiction Counselors (TIAC)
Who:
hosted by Fr. Jack Kearney, CATC IV
5230 Clark #14 Lakewood (entrance and parking in rear off Civic Center Way)
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Become a CAADE Member and save 15% on registration at the 2020 CAADE Conference!
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2020 CAADE Conference: April 17th thru 19th, 2020
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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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