BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171025 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:The Connection 2017 Conference: Addictive Disorders DESCRIPTION:Middletown\, CT. The Connection has finalized the schedule for its 2017 annual conference on Addictive Disorders: Innovative Approaches Reclaimed Lives\, to be held on Monday\, October 23 and Tuesday\, October 24 on the Wesleyan University campus in Middletown. \n\n \n\nThe Keynote speaker for the conference is Kathleen F. Maurer\, MD\, MPH\, MBA\, Director of Health and Addiction Services and Medical Director of the Connecticut Department of Correction. Dr. Maurer was recently awarded the Coalition of Correctional Health Authorities national award for Leadership in Correctional Healthcare. She is board-certified in internal medicine\, occupational and environmental medicine\, and addiction medicine. Dr. Maurer earned the MD and MPH degrees from Yale University School of Medicine and an MBA from the University of Connecticut.\n\n \n\nThe conference features multiple breakout sessions on topics regarding addictive disorders:\n\n \n\n Medication-Assisted Treatment\, by Marc Bono\, PsyD\, will explain the use of pharmacological medications\, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies.\n Internet Addictions\, David Greenfield\, MD\, Center for Internet Technology and Addiction\n The Neurobiology of Addictions\, Meg Chaplin\, MD\, will explore the science behind addiction and its effects on the nervous system.\n\n \n\nAdditional breakout sessions include: Gambling Addictions\, Eating Disorders\, The Importance of Peer Supports in Addictions\, Addictions Recovery Coaching\, and Yoga of 12-Step Recovery. The conference will end each day with a talk and performance session entitled Holistic Approaches to Recovery led by Advocacy Unlimited and Toivo Executive Director Deron Drumm and colleagues.\n\n \n\nThe conference will be of interest to mental health professionals\, community providers\, community justice professionals\, and anyone interested in the prevention and treatment of addictive disorders to create healthier individuals\, families and communities. Conference offerings are comparable on each day\; those interested in attending may register for either day.\n\n \n\nCEs and CEUs from the National Association of Social Workers and Connecticut Certification Board will be available. Pre-Registration is required and the cost is $100 for one full day\, with breakfast & lunch included. To register\, please call 860 343-5500\, ext. 1602 by October 17\, 2017. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Middletown\, CT. The Connection has finalized the schedule for its 2017 annual conference on Addictive Disorders: Innovative Approaches  \;&diams\; Reclaimed Lives\, to be held on Monday\, October 23 \;and Tuesday\, October 24 on the \;Wesleyan University campus in Middletown.
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\nThe Keynote speaker for the conference is Kathleen F. Maurer\, MD\, MPH\, MBA\, Director of Health and Addiction Services and Medical Director of the Connecticut Department of Correction. Dr. Maurer was recently awarded the Coalition of Correctional Health Authorities national award for Leadership in Correctional Healthcare. She is board-certified in internal medicine\, occupational and environmental medicine\, and addiction medicine. \; Dr. Maurer earned the MD and MPH degrees from Yale University School of Medicine and an MBA from the University of Connecticut.
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\nThe conference features multiple breakout sessions on topics regarding addictive disorders:
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\nAdditional breakout sessions include: \; Gambling Addictions\, Eating Disorders\, The Importance of Peer Supports in Addictions\, Addictions Recovery Coaching\, and Yoga of 12-Step Recovery. The conference will end each day with a talk and performance session entitled Holistic Approaches to Recovery led by Advocacy Unlimited and Toivo Executive Director Deron Drumm and colleagues.
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\nThe conference will be of interest to mental health professionals\, community providers\, community justice professionals\, and anyone interested in the prevention and treatment of addictive disorders to create healthier individuals\, families and communities. Conference offerings are comparable on each day\; those interested in attending may register for either day.
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\nCEs and CEUs from the National Association of Social Workers and Connecticut Certification Board will be available. Pre-Registration is required and the cost is $100 for one full day\, with breakfast &\; lunch included. To register\, please call 860 343-5500\, ext. 1602 by October 17\, 2017.
\n \; LOCATION:Wesleyan University 45 Wyllys Avenue Middletown\, CT 06457 UID:e.1932.4616 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260423T161502Z URL:https://business.middlesexchamber.com/events/details/the-connection-2017-conference-addictive-disorders-4616 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR