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The Dialogue eNewsletter

November 2013

The Adverse Childhood Experiences quiz - now there's an App for that . . .


We are very pleased to introduce our first mobile application. It is based on this groundbreaking study, which provided scientific evidence for the impact of early childhood trauma.  Read more about it here . . .

Ask an Expert about the Affordable Care Act

We are fortunate to have board members who bring a real wealth of knowledge and experience to our work. This month Dr. Ron Manderscheid provides expert answers to questions about the ACA. Click here to read more . . . 

Region 3 Spotlight:  Washington, D.C.


The District of Columbia recently merged its Department of Mental Health with its Addiction Prevention and Recovery Administration (APRA) to form the Department of Behavioral Health. This new agency continues to provide many high quality free educational opportunities through its Training Institute.  
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) National Conference

November 9 – 13, 2013
Philadelphia, PA 

The ATTCs will be exhibiting at this conference. Please drop by our booth and enter to win a raffle. 
 

What's New Update:  STI, HIV, TB, Hepatitis, Family Planning and Additions

November 20, 2013
9:45 AM To 3:30 PM
Washington, District of Columbia

5.5 CEHs available

Behavioral Health Conference on Tobacco Cessation

May 19-20, 2014
Bethesda, MD

Up to 10 CEHs available for a day and a half conference

Primary Care for Substance Use Professionals Online Course

This new 5-hour online course for addiction treatment professionals considering work in primary care settings now available.

5 CEHs available

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