USI’s Institute for Alcohol and Drug Studies to explore current trends in opioid use and substance use disorders

The University of Southern Indiana Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning is hosting the 40th annual Institute for Alcohol and Drug Studies (IADS) May 17-19 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on the USI campus. 

“The conference topics are very applicable to problems we face today in 2023 concerning current trends and substance use disorders,” said Anita Hagan, Interim Director of the USI Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning. “All professionals interested in alcohol and drug use disorders are encouraged to attend.” 

Keynote speakers will be: 

• Dr. Mita Johnson, Past President of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals

• Mark Sanders, a licensed clinical social worker, international presenter and university educator

• James Budde, Detective, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and DEA Task Force Officer 

Concurrent session topics include: 

• Co-Occurring Disorders 

• Opioid Use Disorder

• Medication Assisted Treatment

• Abstinence vs. Harm Reduction

• Treating Trauma and Substance Use Disorders

• Family Counseling and Parenting Styles

• How Programs Can Promote Recovery

• Illegal Narcotic Use and Distribution Trends

• Relapse Prevention

• Ethics and HIV Education 

“Past participants will notice a change in location on the USI campus,” says Hagan. “Because of construction in the Health Professions Center, we are moving to Carter Hall in the University Center this year.” 

Enrollment cost is $315 for all three days, $135 for Wednesday only, $135 for Thursday only and $75 for Friday only. There is a reduced cost for students. 

Registration information is available at USI.edu/IADS. For conference information, email usi1nhpcert@usi.edu or call 1-877-USI-HLTH or 812-461-5217. 

Continuing Education Information: 
The USI Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning is offering attendees up to 7.5 contact hours on Wednesday and Thursday and 3.25 contact hours on the half-day Friday workshop with submission of documentation of sessions attended and completed program evaluation. Continuing Education (CE) is available for nurses, physicians, pharmacists, social workers, health facility administrators, Indiana licensed marriage and family therapists, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and dental professionals. 

This program has received CEU approval by IC&RC founding member ICAADA, as well as by the Illinois Certification Board, Inc (ICB) for Category:   Counselor I or II, Preventionist I or II, CARS I or II, CODP I or II or III, PCGC II, CCJP I or II, CAAP I, CRSS I or II, CVSS II, CPRS I or II, MAATP I or II, RDDP, CFPP I or II. 

Application for Continuing Education has been submitted to the Kentucky Board of Certification of Alcohol and Drug Counselors.