Wellbridge and Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Partner to Keep Substance Use Disorder Treatment at the Forefront for our Communities

CALVERTON, NEW YORK, January 11, 2023, – Wellbridge and Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD), two organizations focused on helping those with substance use disorder and both located in Long Island, New York, are proud to introduce Today’s Climate of Prevention & Substance Use Disorder Treatment. The conference will be held on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023.

Who: Co-hosted by Wellbridge and LICADD, Attended by industry clinicians, professionals, and community leaders.

What: Today’s Climate of Prevention & Substance Use Disorder Treatment is a day-long conference that will be available virtually and in-person (first come first serve for those who would like to attend in person). The 8 hour conference will feature a handful of workshops and discussions with leaders from the addiction and substance use disorder field. Prior registration is required with a $30 registration fee. 5 CEU credits will be available to clinicians who are in attendance. Presenting workshops/organizations will include:

• THC/Marijuana Products: What You Need to Know: John Venza, LCSW-R, Vice President Outreach, LMHC
• THC/Marijuana Products: What You Need to Know: John Venza, LCSW-R, Vice President Outreach, LMHC
• Unchecked Anxiety & Self Medication Trends: Kym Laube, Executive Director, HUGS and Aynisa Leonardo, LCAT, ATR-BC Senior Director of Business Development, Wellbridge
• Impulsivity & Compulsions in the Age of Technology: Adam Birkenstock, LCSW, LICADD and Michael Dzwil, LCSW, Newport Academy
• Mindfulness/Coping Strategies: Steve Chassman, LCSW, CASAC, Executive Director, LICADD

To register for the conference, click here. For more information on sponsorships, click here.

When: Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 from 8:00am – 4:00pm.

Where: The conference will be held virtually and in person at Wellbridge’s campus, 525 Jan Way, Calverton, NY 11933

Why: Wellbridge and LICADD are hosting Today’s Climate of Prevention & Substance Use Disorder Treatment because it is the perfect opportunity and space for engaged professionals to discuss and learn about pressing addiction topics from leaders in the industry. The conference’s goal is to foster an understanding amongst attendees of our current climate including which substances are on the rise and the forces driving anxiety, impulsivity and self-medication.

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Media Contact: Darice Nagy
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