2017 Annual Alaska Training Institute: Call for Presentations

Overview

We cordially invite you to submit a proposal to present at the 2017 Annual Alaska Training Institute. The 2017 Annual Alaska Training Institute: Times of Change will be held in Anchorage, Alaska at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown from October 16-18, 2017.

Submissions: NAADAC members and non-members are invited to submit presentation proposals for breakout sessions. NAADAC and AAPA encourage young investigators, researchers, and addiction and co-occurring professionals from diverse organizations and fields to submit.

Submission Deadline: Thursday, June 15, 2017

Presentation Topics: NAADAC and AAPA are calling for workshop proposals that offer unique educational experiences for addiction and other helping professionals. We are seeking current and relevant information within these seven topics:

Practice Management & Technology: Health Information Technology (HIT), Electronic Health Records (EHR), Certification/Licensure, Patient Retention, Billing/Insurance, Social Media, Teletherapy, Policy/Regulatory Issues, Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Ethical, Legal, and Liability Issues.
Co-Occurring Disorders: Integrated Treatment, DSM-5, Mental Health Disorders, Trauma Informed Care, and ICD 10.
Psychopharmacology: Neurobiology of Addiction, Pharmacotherapy/Medication-Assisted Treatment, Opioids, Alcohol, Marijuana, Sedatives, Stimulants, Synthetic Drugs, Tobcacco/Nicotine, and Designer Drugs.
Clinical Skills: Evidence-based Practices, Case Studies, Relapse Prevention, Treatment Planning, Screening & Assessment, Counseling Theories, The ASAM Criteria, Substance Use Prevention, and Promising Practices.
Cultural Humility: Introduction to Cultural Humility, Addiction-Specific Issues Involving LGBTQ, Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender, Spirituality, Low-Income/Homeless, and Veterans/Military.
Process Addictions: Gambling Addiction, Sexual Addiction, Internet Addiction, and Eating Disorders.
Recovery Support: Community Navigation, Individual & Community Capital, Family Support, and Treatment Coordination.

Presenter Eligibility:To be considered, presenters must have professional qualifications in good standing with their professional regulatory board, if applicable, possess the technical expertise necessary to present on a subject effectively, and meet one or more of the following:

Be a faculty member of a college or university;
Have received specialized graduate or post-graduate level training in subject of presentation; and/or
Have extensive experience including at least five years of practical application or research involving subject of presentation.

Benefits of Presenting

Presenters will receive a $50 discount on conference registration.
Promotion of your name and credentials on our website, in our conference app, and in all electronic and print marketing materials, where appropriate.
Recognition of your expertise by NAADAC and by other industry professionals.
Networking opportunities.

Required Terminology: NAADAC and AAPA request that presenters refrain from using terminology that perpetuates the negative stigma surrounding those with substance use disorders or living in recovery:

Instead of "addict," please use "person with a substance use disorder."
Instead of "addicted to X," please use "has an X use disorder," "has a serious X use disorder," or "has a substance use disorder involving X" (if more than one substance is involved.)
Instead of "alcoholic," please use "person with an alcohol use disorder."
Instead of "drug/substance abuse," please use "substance use disorder."
Instead of "former addict," please use "person in recovery" or "person in long-term recovery."

Notification of Selection: Chosen presenters will be notified of their selection by email by July 17, 2017.

Selection Criteria: Applications will be selected according to the following criteria:

All sections of the application are complete.
Presentation description is clearly written.
Learning objectives are clearly stated.
Session structure and organization are clearly defined.
Presentation is supported by evidence-based data from research or demonstrated results.
Presenters have sufficient experience and knowledge of the subject matter.
Presentation is not used to market products or services, and is free from commercial bias.