2011 Annual Conference

The Science of Recovery

November 13-15, 2011
14 CE Hours

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Keynote Presenter:
C.C. Nuckols, MA, PhD

Sunday, November 13 & Monday, November 14

Keynote Sessions: The Science of Recovery
Two Integrated Trainings are Offered Consecutively as This Year’s Keynote Sessions
(These sessions offer a total of 10.0 hours over two days)

The Science Of Recovery:
Applying Neuropsychology And Neuroscience To Your Practice
Session Description and Objectives: This skills training event will give the participant an understanding of the neuroscience and neuropsychology of recovery from addictive disorders. From this profound understanding, psychotherapeutic and pharmacological techniques will be described that can assist the participant while working with clients in early recovery. This assistance is in the areas of cognitive enhancement, increased motivation and management of craving. Emphasis will be placed on the cognitive-behavioral treatment of craving.

The Science Of Recovery: An Advanced Clinical Seminar
On Addiction And Recovery
Session Description and Objectives: Neurobiology and neuropsychology are teaching us more and more about addiction. This understanding is revealing new aids for recovery, as well as, confirming traditional approaches.
This skills building seminar will give participants a “state of the art” understanding of addiction and how this understanding shapes an evidence-based approach to clinical care. This is an advanced skill training presentation integrating psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, wellness and spiritual approaches to recovery. The goal is to give patients the best possible tools for successful personal recovery. Emphasis is placed on a neurobiological understanding of addiction and how this affects clinical approach.

Presenter Vitae: C.C. Nuckols, MA, PhD…

Tuesday, November 15
The Changing Landscape of Addiction Treatment
and Recovery, From a Medical Perspective
This session offers a total of 4.0 hours

Session Description: “Affordable Care Act,” “ROSC,” “SBIRT,” “Electronic Health Records,” “Medication Assisted Treatment,” “Primary Care –Behavioral Health Integration.” These are all terms that have begun to permeate the substance use disorder treatment lexicon. They are causing the treatment community to examine some long-held constructs and to redefine terms like “recovery” and “successful outcome.” The presentations and panel discussion are designed to provide attendees the opportunity to hear different perspectives on topics related to this new order from a broad range of healthcare providers in the substance use disorder treatment field. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask members of the Panel questions. (See Conference Brochure for Panel Questions…)

Medical Panel Presenters:
• John P. Booth, MD, Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine, Medical Director of Bruce Hall Treatment Center, Florence, SC

• David Cunningham, Executive Director, English Mountain Recovery,
Sevierville, TN

• John Emmel, MD, Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine, Medical Director at Charleston Center, Charleston, SC

• Jim Graham, MD, Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine, Medical Director of SC Recovering Professional Program and Coastal Recovery Center, Myrtle Beach, SC

• Robert W. Mooney, MD, Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine, MAC, Addiction Psychiatrist at Willingway Hospital, Statesboro, GA

• Susan Sonne, PharmD, BCPP, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacy at the Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Neuroscience Division, Charleston, SC

Moderator:
• Ed Johnson, MEd, MAC, LPC, SC Program Manager for Southeast Addiction Technology Transfer Center, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA