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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Announces Availability of a New Fotonovela

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA's) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment recently released Motivacisn para el cambio fotonovela: La historia de Mario, Las consecuencias de beber mucho y su recuperacisn despues de una tragedia (Motivation To Change: Mario's Story, The Consequences of Drinking Too Much and His Recuperation After a Tragedy). This Spanish-language publication uses photographs with captions (a fotonovela format) to help the reader recognize the dangers people face when they have a substance use disorder and the devastating consequences that can result at a personal, family, and community level. The story details the troubles of a Hispanic family as the son, Mario, faces his substance use problem, enters treatment, and begins his journey to recovery. The fotonovela offers an effective and respectful story that takes into account the situation, wishes, and hopes of the main characters.

To order FREE copies of Motivacisn para el cambio (Motivation for Change), contact SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI). Ask for publication order number PHD1133.

Phone: 800-729-6686 or 301-468-2600; 800-487-4889 (TDD hearing impaired);
877-767-8432 (toll free) Hablamos Espaqol. Web: www.ncadi.samhsa.gov

Translation:

La Administracisn de Servicios para el Abuso de Sustancias y la Salud Mental (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Anuncia la Disponibilidad de una Nueva Fotonovela

La Administracisn de Servicios para el Abuso de Sustancias y la Salud Mental (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA por sus siglas en inglis), puso a la disposicisn recientemente Motivacisn para el cambio: Las consecuencias de beber mucho (Motivation for Change: The Consequences of Drinking too Much). Esta publicacisn en espaqol usa fotografmas con subtmtulos (en forma de fotonovela) para ayudarle al lector a reconocer el peligro que las personas enfrentan cuando tienen un trastorno de uso de sustancias y las devastadoras consecuencias que pueden resultar a nivel personal, familiar y comunitario. La historia detalla los problemas de una familia hispana mientras el hijo, Mario, enfrenta su problema con el uso de sustancias, entra a tratamiento y empieza su jornada hacia la recuperacisn. La fotonovela ofrece una historia efectiva y respetuosa que toma en cuenta la situacisn, los deseos y las esperanzas de los protagonistas.

Para solicitar copias GRATUITAS de Motivacisn para el cambio: Las consecuencias de beber mucho (Motivation for Change: The Consequences of Drinking too Much), comunmquese con el Centro Nacional para Informacisn de Alcohol y Drogas de SAMHSA (SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, NCADI por sus siglas en inglis). Pida la publicacisn nzmero PHD1103.

Telifono: 800-729-6686 s 301-468-2600; 800-487-4889 (TDD/telifono de texto para personas con problemas auditivos); 877-767-8432 (sin costo) Hablamos Espaqol.
Web: www.ncadi.samhsa.gov

 

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Announces Products for Multi-Language Audiences

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has developed a Multi-Language Initiative (MLI) as part of its Knowledge Application Program (KAP). MLI adapts KAP products and other Federal Government publications for substance abuse treatment clients and members of the general public whose first language is not English. MLI addresses the unfulfilled needs for treatment products among these groups. The following products recently became part of MLI and can be downloaded from www.kap.samhsa.gov/mli/index.htm. (The Spanish-language versions also are available in print.)

Aging, Medicines and Alcohol-This booklet is an adaptation of the English-language version produced by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). It contains information for older adults on alcohol use and medication-related problems as well as steps older adults can take to avoid problems resulting from mixing medications. It is available on line in Chinese-, Korean-, Russian-, and Spanish-language versions.

Good Mental Health is Ageless-This booklet is an adaptation of the English-language version produced by CSAT. It provides information for older adults about the symptoms of depression or dementia, basic facts regarding mental health, and suggestions on how to talk with physicians and how to contact organizations that provide additional information. It is available on line in Chinese-, Korean-, Russian- and Spanish-language versions.

Announcing a New Patient Brochure from the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP)

A Woman’s Guide to Understanding HPV and Cervical Cancer
Available in English and Spanish

English: http://www.arhp.org/WomansGuideHPV_en
Spanish: http://www.arhp.org/WomansGuideHPV_sp

To request print copies of either version,
please send your request to education@arhp.org.

ARHP created this brochure to help educate women about HPV and cervical cancer, including newly available technologies, with focused information for women currently undergoing screening. HPV and cervical cancer screening are complex interrelated topics that many women find confusing. This publication aims to answer questions and help to facilitate communication between patients and providers.

We encourage you to share these electronic documents with your colleagues and patients.

To become a member of ARHP, please visit www.arhp.org/membership.

 
 

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