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Addiction Treatment Centers to Sponsor “Emerging Challenges In Addictive Disorders”
Lakeview Health Systems and Stepping Stone Center For Recovery to sponsor “Emerging Challenges In Addictive Disorders – 2006”, a free CEU program.
Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) October 12, 2006 -- Lakeview Health Systems and Stepping Stone Center for Recovery is sponsoring a Free CEU program entitled “Emerging Challenges in Addictive Disorders: 2006”. The event will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2006, in Jacksonville, FL.
The 4 hour CEU program will provide behavioral health care providers the opportunity to learn first hand from national thought leaders in their field. The goal of the conference is to provide a clearer understanding of several of the most common issues associated with addictive disorders. “In light of rapid scientific advances and varied treatment options we feel more and more information is being made available to treatment providers”, says Jonathan Huttner one of the the principals at Lakeview Health Systems. By attending this conference, attendees will walk away with new insights and learn useful strategies to manage the challenges faced on a daily basis. The scheduled speakers for the program are: Michael J. Ostacher, MD, MPH, Associate Medical Director, Bipolar Clinic and Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School; Alfred Herzog, MD, Clinical Practice General Psychiatry, The Institute for Living/Hartford Hospital, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of Connecticut School of Medicine and William Jacobs, MD Co-Founder and President of NexStep Integrated Pain Care Associate Professor (Courtesy) Departments of Psychiatry and Anesthesiology University of Florida. The National Association for Continuing Education has approved the program for up to 4 continuing education hours for licensed psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed mental health counselors and certified addiction professionals. To download a brochure of the event, please visit http://www.recoveryconnection.org/addiction_prevention.
There is no charge for attending the program, which will be held at Lakeview Health System’s Center for Recovery located at 1900 Corporate Square Boulevard, Jacksonville - FL. Attendees should register in advance online or fax the registration form to 954-723-0353. On-site registration will be accepted provided space is available.
Lakeview Health Systems and Stepping Stone Center for Recovery specialize in the treatment of chemical dependency, alcoholism and associated disorders, and are associated with Recovery Connection (RCx), a Web site providing addiction treatment and drug rehab information for the general public. Based in Jacksonville, FL, these state of the art addiction treatment centers count with 24-hour staff that includes nursing, therapists and physicians. The treatment team provides a safe and effective, medically monitored unit for patients in need of detoxification. In addition, these facilities offer a full continuum of clinical services which include residential treatment, partial hospitalization, out patient services and recovery apartments.
For further information, please contact:
Gian Biffulco
Phone: 954-489-2591
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