Agenda-At-A-Glance
Pre-Conference Policy Day – Thursday, June 6, 2019
11:00AM – 5:00pM
Registration/Check-in
11:00AM – 12:00PM
Pre-Conference Lunch
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Opium to Opioids: U.S. Drug Policy Past, Present, and Future
Speaker: David T. Courtwright, Presidential Professor
To explain the evolution of United States drug policy with respect to critical issues such as the legal status of psychoactive drugs, agonist therapies for addicted patients, and sanctions for the sale and possession of controlled substances. Historical analysis informed by epidemiology will show why U.S. drug policy has been relatively unstable and often punitive in character, and offer clues to its near-term direction.
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Language is Important: Words Matter
Speaker: Wendy E. Coughlin, PhD
The way we use language impacts our beliefs and our perceptions. Traditionally, words used to describe substance use, abuse, and dependency carried negative connotations. The DSM 5 introduced a medical-based nomenclature that may help eliminate stigmatizing language. From “drunk, inebriate, methhead and junkie” to “person with Alcohol, Amphetamine, or Opioid Use Disorder,” – we will explore how the words we use impact how we see ourselves and others.
2:30PM – 3:00PM
Refreshment Break
3:00PM - 4:30PM
Panel: Efforts of Sober Homes Task Force
Panel Members: David Aronberg, State Attorney and Alan Johnson, Chief Assistant State Attorney
Panel discussion on the Efforts of Sober Homes Task Force which has put together to help lobby for legislative support for needs of Addiction Medicine providers in the state of Florida.
4:30PM - 5:00PM
Opioid Treatment Guidelines
Speaker: David Sherman, MD FASAM
Goals & Objectives
1. Combined approach to opioid addiction treatment
2. Importance of medication assistance for stabilization
3. Importance of therapeutic counseling
5:15PM - 6:15PM
Chat & Chew Networking Reception
*NEW THIS YEAR!
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Open 12 Step Meeting
Summit Day 1 – Friday, June 7, 2019 | Science Day
7:00am – 8:00am
Early Bird AA Meeting
Al-Anon Meetings
7:30am – 8:30am
Breakfast
7:30am – 4:30pm
Registration/Check-in
8:00AM - 8:30AM
Newcomer Eye Opener
Mandatory for Scholarship recipients
Description coming soon.
8:30AM - 10:00AM
The Science of Meditation
Speaker: Kelly Brady, LMHC, AP
After a review of the history of various meditative techniques and their efficacy supporting recovery from substance abuse and its co-morbidity, participants will be able to meet three broad objectives.
- Understand the difference between Mindfulness and Meditation
- Identify patient populations where Meditation is contraindicated
- Explain the benefits of meditation and mindfulness to the recovery process
10:00AM – 10:25AM
Refreshment Break
10:00AM – 12:00PM
Intro to the Steps for Newcomers
with Rick Seely, MD
10:25AM - 11:55AM
The Science of Change
Speaker: Marla Golden, D.O., M.S.
Change is a constant, ongoing, dynamic process. It happens all around us and within us. Our bodies reliably change in response to internal and external stressors and stimulus. Persistent pain and self-destructive behaviors such as substance abuse create changes in our bodies that can be reversed or mitigated if we harness the innate property of neuroplasticity, the underlying principle explaining the ‘science of change’. Recognizing this allows us to utilize neuroplasticity techniques in the treatment of persistent pain, anxiety, substance and behavioral use disorders to change our brains, change our bodies and transform our lives.
- Define and discuss neuroplasticity as the basis for and the treatment of multiple disorders.
- Discuss the utilization of repetitive counter stimulating neuroplasticity techniques to wire away from problematic behaviors and persistent pain.
- Discuss the creation of a critical interface between patients and providers to identify effective ways to understand, prevent and treat substance and behavioral use disorders.
12:00PM − 1:30PM
Al-Anon Luncheon for all Attendees
1:30PM − 3:00PM
Understanding Problematic Sexual Behaviors
Speaker: Mary Deitch; JD, Psy.D
Clients and patients often present with addictive issues that many feel equipped to assess for and treat. However, often clients have sexual behaviors that are misunderstood or overlooked. Often clinicians feel ill equipped to talk about sex, let alone discern if the behaviors are problematic. This presentation will aim to assist clinicians in understanding the scope of problematic sexual behaviors. Understanding how to assess for these issues can better arm clinicians in treatment planning and creating goals to best help our clients in having healthy and safe lives. This presentation will help clinicians understand what exactly problematic sexual behaviors are, how to discuss them, and assess for them. This potentially overwhelming topic area will become less cumbersome and clinicians will find themselves armed for anything.
3:00PM – 3:30PM
Refreshment Break
3:30PM - 4:30PM
Vaping Update: Understand the Risks and Impact on Patients
Speaker: Ilene Robeck, M.D.
Vaping has become a common vehicle for delivery of nicotine and other substances, especially in adolescents and young adults. Initially touted as a safe and effective way to quit smoking recent data raises concerns about increased risks and controversies about its role as a nicotine cessation tool. Now vaping is considered a public heath emergency with emerging requests for the FDA to reevaluate its status. Come learn about the most up to date information on vaping and what you need to know when caring for patients who vape.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the current vaping options available that are currently being used
- To understand the evolving list of risks associated with vaping
- To review a case based discussion related to evaluation and treatment for patients dependent on vaping.
4:30PM – 5:15PM
FSAM Board Meeting
5:15PM – 6:00PM
FMPG Board Meeting
5:15PM − 6:30PM
Reception for PRN Participants Only
6:30PM − 8:00PM
Board Dinner
8:30PM - 9:30PM
Open 12 Step Meeting
Summit Day 2 – Saturday, June 8, 2019 | Recovery Day
7:00am – 8:00am
Early Bird AA Meeting
Al-Anon Meetings
7:30am – 8:30am
Breakfast
8:00am – 8:30am
Breathing Exercise: “The Breath of Gratitude”
Speaker: Kelly Brady, LMHC, AP
Kelly Brady will lead us in a guided meditative breath practice that will allow participants to find stillness, peace, and gratitude.
*No prior experience with meditation is necessary.
8:30AM - 10:00AM
It Gets Much Easier When You Can Just Talk About Sex
Speaker: Mary Deitch, JD, Psy.D
Many people struggle with maladaptive coping skills that were created to actually adapt to their environments or needs. These needs are not the problem, the coping skills, however, may be. Often when seeking help for one area, other concerns find a way to pop up. Or the behavior you were thinking was the problem was actually just masking the reality. Today we are going to talk about one of the easiest behaviors we can use to cope-SEX! It might not appear easy, but you’ll learn that often just talking about it, can open doors. We are going to talk openly and honestly about the needs that sex gives us. We will explore how one can learn if their sexual behaviors are causing issues (or when maybe it’s not actually the sexual behavior). Participants will be able to see how one can easily move from one coping skill to another. Then, if sex is the problem, we will explore the solutions that involve embracing a new view of not just oneself but of one’s sexuality. This presentation will demonstrate for both clinicians and the public how to understand when sex is a concern, and, importantly what can be done about it.
10:00AM - 10:15AM
Break
10:00AM − 12:00PM
PRN Facilitator Meeting
10:15AM − 11:15AM
Listening to the Choir
Speaker: Leon Smith, M.D.
- Recount the circumstances of my sons death.
- Share with the audience my experiences with recovery as a family.
- Express what I would like to learn more about from this conference.
11:15AM - 12:15PM
Symptom Reduction in Treating Addiction and Mental Health Issues
Speaker: Jennifer Barbieri, LCSW
This presentation will explore the relationship between addiction and unresolved trauma, review the biological and psychological dynamics of trauma and the resulting symptoms including addiction and examine treatment methods to address unresolved trauma and addiction. This presentation will also present URGES Therapy, a trauma resolution, urge and symptom reduction method.
12:15PM − 1:45PM
Newcomer Luncheon for All Attendees
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