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Recovery
September is Recovery month – find out where you can join the celebration in your area
SAMHSA defines recovery from alcohol and drug problems as “a process of change through which an individual achieves abstinence and improved health, wellness, and quality of life.” Below are highlighted some of the many recovery events occurring this month in the Central East ATTC Region to celebrate the gift of recovery. Maryland Metropolitan Baltimore’s 7th […]
Movie Review: No Kidding! Me 2!!
No Kidding! Me 2!! is both the title of a film and the non-profit organization behind it dedicated to “stomping the stigma” surrounding mental “dis-ease”. The documentary is the directorial debut of actor Joe Pantoliano, who has appeared in such films and TV series as The Sopranos, The Matrix and Memento. Pantoliano’s goal is to make brain disease “cool […]
Faith Based Role in Behavioral Health Roundtable Discussion
The Danya Institute/Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center was pleased to be able to support this effort of the Maryland faith community on July 25, 2013 at St. James Episcopal Church in Baltimore. Entitled “Where the Hurting Meet the Holy”, an outstanding group of presenters discussed “Building Community through Courage, Commitment, Compassion and Coalition.” We […]
Metropolitan Baltimore’s 7th Annual Recovery Rally, Run & Walk
Find out about events all over the country here. . . 09/14/2013 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Participants in the 7th Annual Recovery Walk and Rally will walk/run around the Reservoir at Druid Hill Park, followed by a Rally at the Sundial pavilion. At the Park participants will learn more about treatment and recovery from local […]
Conversations: Trends in Behavioral Healthcare 2012 now available
We are pleased to offer this free publication that spotlights our most timely articles from 2012, including ones on human trafficking, health care reform, HIV/AIDS and veterans issues. Many thanks to Jessica Bumpus for providing professional graphic design services. Click here to download it as a free electronic document (PDF) Click here to […]
Virginia Commonwealth University Lecture – July 17
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine The Dean’s Biomedical Research Seminar ___________________________ Nora Volkow, M.D. Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse National Institutes of Health _____________________________ Addiction: Conflict between Brain Circuits Role of Genes, Development and the Social Environment ______________________________ Abstract: Studies employing neuroimaging technology paired with behavioral measurements, and more recently genetics, have led […]
Mobile Applications for Behavioral Health
INTRODUCTION APPLICATIONS TO HELP ON THE JOB APPLICATIONS FOR SELF-CARE APPLICATIONS FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OTHER APPLICATIONS RELEVANT TO THE FIELD INTRODUCTION We are pleased to introduce our new series of reviews on mobile apps for smartphones and tablets. We will look at a range of offerings that you can use on the job. We will […]
What’s New Update STI, HIV, TB, Hepatitis, Family Planning, and Addictions 2013
The What’s New Update STI, HIV, TB, Hepatitis, Family Planning, and Addictions conference took place on April 11, 2013 in Baltimore, MD. Its focus was on the integration efforts that support a collaborative healthcare approach. Current medical updates in services for STDs, HIV, TB, hepatitis, family planning and addictions were discussed. In this session Kimberly […]
Resource: Alcohol Awareness Month (April) Community Bulletin Insert
The ATTC developed a 2018 version of the Alcohol Awareness Month (April). This product can be easily downloaded and used for outreach, bulletins, newsletters or bulletin boards. The 5½” X 8½” double-sided informational sheet provides: NIAAA low-risk drinking limits effectiveness of evidence-based treatment in bringing about recovery what persons can do to become more informed […]