2006 The Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse - August 16-18, 2006 - Kansas City, MO
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March 28 - 29, 2006 - Iowa 2006 Public Health Conference - Ames, IA
April 11 & 12, 2006 - 29th Annual Governor's Conference on Substance Abuse - West Des Moines, IA
Downloadable articles:
Carroll, K.M., et.al.(2006). Motivational interviewing to improve treatment engagement and outcome in individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse: A multisite effectiveness study. Drug and Alcohol Dependence 81 (2006)301-312 
Miker, W.R., et.al. (2004). A Randomized Trial of Methods to Help Clinicians Learn Motivational Interviewing. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 2004, Vol.72, No.6, 1050–1062 
Sholomskas, D.E., et.al. (2005). We Don’t Train in Vain: A Dissemination Trial of Three Strategies of Training Clinicians in Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 2005, Vol.73, No.1, 106–115 
- April 11, 2006: 10:00-12:00pm
Presenters: Jeanne Bock, RN and Colleen Brem, BSN , MN
Title: Infectious Disease Associated with Chemical and Mental Health: A Triple Challenge
CEU—2.0 Special Populations
- April 12, 2006, 9:45-11:45am and 12:15-2:15pm
Presenters: Steve Gallon, PhD and Candace Peters MA CADC
Title: Addiction Treatment at a Crossroads: The Need for Better Clinical Supervision
CEU—2.0 Generic
March 11, 2005 - March 24, 2006 - Toolbox Training - An Entry-Level Substance Abuse Counselor Training Program - Iowa (ICN)
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