Location: Michael’s Family Restaurant, 709 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville, PA 18936

Title of presentation:  Science of Addiction. Art of Recovery.

 Goals/Objectives:

·       Discuss the addiction cycle.

·       Describe factors that increase the risk for Substance Use, Misuse and Addiction.

·       Describe the usage of multiple substances and co-occurring mental health conditions.

·       Discuss comprehensive treatment interventions inclusive of psychopharmacological options, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), psychological treatment, various levels of care, family therapy and relapse.

·       Describe the Recovery process and trajectory

Presenter: Dr. Gina L. Marchando DMFT, LMFT, CHt, CIt

Seabrook/SummitBHC - Chief Executive Officer. Responsible for overall strategic direction of the Facility including: quality of care, staff development, financial performance (full P&L), business development, and continuous performance improvement for 153 bed, ASAM and CARF accredited co-occurring, adult treatment center expanding across the full continuum of care.

2.0 Credits: PDH, CAC, APA, SW CEU’s

9:30                 Networking

10:00               Introductions

10:00-12:00    Presentation

12:00               Announcements

12:15-1:00      Board Meeting