SAMHSA News: Managing Chronic Pain and Medication Misuse

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Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser. Winter 2015 Managing Chronic Pain and Medication Misuse Learn how health care providers are using new tools to help patients manage chronic pain while limiting long-term health risks and without misusing addicting medications. Also in This Issue Suicide and Middle-Aged Men The death of Robin Williams shocked the nation and raised awareness about the growing concern of suicide by middle-aged men. But mental health experts are embarking on new strategies to prevent and work more effectively with this population. Integrating Substance Use Assessment in Health Care Health care workers are using a new SAMHSA online course to learn how to identify substance misuse better among their patients. Not for Human Consumption: Spice and Bath Salts Spice and bath salts might look like harmless consumer products, but they have become dangerous drugs of choice — particularly among younger people. Culture Leads Native Youth in Prevention Native American communities are using their heritage and enthusiasm about their culture to promote wellness among youth. SAMHSA News is now a dynamic, continuously updated publication. Check out the new format today!