BISMARCK - Substance abuse prevention and treatment professionals will gather to explore intervention, treatment and recovery options during the annual Alcohol and Substance Abuse Summit next week.
The summit is set for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck. It is sponsored by the North Dakota Department of Human Services' Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Division.
The event will feature educational workshops hosted by in-state and nationally-recognized substance abuse prevention and mental health experts, a news release said. Topics include the effects of therapy, intervention and treatment strategies for adolescents, medications used in the treatment of addictions, gender specific treatments, brain injuries and addictions, and more.
"There are many different pathways to drug and alcohol recovery," JoAnne Hoesel, director of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Division, said in a statement. "This summit encourages participants to network and learn about new strategies and individualized solutions that create a positive environment for people in recovery."
The event is open to addiction and professional counselors, psychologists, prevention coordinators, educators, medical personnel, social workers and other interested individuals.
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Registration will be accepted at the door.
