Fwd: Headlines: Substance Use During Adolescence Linked to Long-Term Health Risks

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Date: Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 2:34 PM
Subject: Headlines: Substance Use During Adolescence Linked to Long-Term Health Risks
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Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser. www.samhsa.gov  •  1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) July 24, 2014 News  |   Upcoming Events  |   Resources  |   Contact Us News Substance Use During Childhood or Adolescence Is Linked to Long-Term Health Risks New SAMHSA report shows that in 2011, 74 percent of people ages 18 to 30 who were admitted for substance abuse treatment started using substances at age 17 or younger. The report also showed that 10.2 percent of those admitted for treatment started using at age 11 or younger. SAMHSA To Honor "Parenthood" Writer and Producer Jason Katims at 2014 Voice Awards Mr. Katims is being recognized with a Career Achievement Award for his efforts to educate television audiences about the experiences of people dealing with behavioral health problems and their journeys of recovery. Upcoming Events 28 JUL Webinar: Recovery to Practice Curriculum for Six Behavioral Health Professions Register to learn about the six Recovery to Practice professional disciplines and their respective curricula. Participants will hear from the curriculum developers about their training programs, their target audience(s), and realized results. 30 JUL Webinar: Engaging the Diversity of the Black Community in ACA Outreach and Enrollment Efforts Register for this training designed to help family members, providers, faith leaders, community agencies, and other participants understand and address subpopulation-specific barriers related to understanding and enrolling in health coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The webinar will include strategies to address these barriers through ACA outreach and enrollment practices. 30 JUL Webinar: The New Federal Grants Supercircular: How Super Is It? Register to learn about the federal Office of Management and Budget's recently revised and consolidated federal grants circulars document called the "Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Grants," also known as the "Supercircular." Learn about significant modifications to the rules that govern the administration and management of all federal grants and subgrants. 15 AUG Virtual Meeting—Keeping Kids Safe: Opportunities and Challenges in Bullying Prevention Register for this full-day summit which will focus on state and local education agency administrators, teachers, and partner community-based organizations and nongovernmental organizations. Discussion topics include current trends and data, opportunities and challenges in implementing bullying prevention programs, cyberbullying, and more. Resources SAMHSA News, Summer 2014: From Youth to Adulthood: Offering Help What Does the Research Tell Us About Services for Children in Therapeutic/Treatment Foster Care With Behavioral Health Issues? The CBHSQ Report: Behavioral Health Conditions and Health Care Expenditures of Adults Aged 18 to 64 Dually Eligible for Medicaid and Medicare Submit Comments   |    Update My Profile   |    Unsubscribe   |    About SAMHSA Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration 1 Choke Cherry Road  |  Rockville, MD 20857  |  1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727)  |  http://www.samhsa.gov SAMHSA is a public health agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. This email was delivered to iammejtm@gmail.com. Read about SAMHSA and Privacy. Forwarded this by a friend? Subscribe and join over 200,000 people receiving the latest on substance use and mental health.

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Jeremy Tobias Matthews