Handouts and related reading suggestions for each program will be posted here!

Addiction 101
was presented on Tuesday October 21, 2008
by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm

This presentation examined the dynamics of drinking and drug use; including addiction as a brain disease and the basic recovery process.
SLIDECAST: We do not have the 2008 presentation slidecasted.
The 2007 presentation (with audio) is slidecasted here.

Alcoholics Anonymous: A Panel Discussion
was presented on Tuesday October 28, 2008
by a panel of recovering men and women

This presentation provided a brief discussion of AA's history plus a lively, moderated panel discussion regarding addiction and alcoholism, personal recovery, and individual participation in Twelve Step programs.

The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism
was presented on Tuesday November 18, 2008
by Herbert Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist

This presentation described a physician’s view of alcoholism, as presented in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Handout

Presenter Information:
Carl Christensen

The Physiology of Addiction
was presented on Tuesday November 25, 2008
by Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist

This presentation explored the difference between addiction and dependence, the mechanisms of physical dependency, brain neurochemistry, and the effects of treatment.
SLIDECAST: We do not have the 2008 presentation slidecasted.
The 2007 presentation (with audio) is slidecasted here.

A History of Alcoholics Anonymous
was presented on Tuesday December 16, 2008
by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm

This program presented an informal history of Alcoholics Anonymous, including A.A.'s founding and growth. The discussion also included a brief overview of the Twelve Steps of A.A.

Recovery and Spirituality
was presented on Tuesday January 20, 2009
by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-R; addiction counselor, Jefferson House

The Twelve Steps are a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This presentation explored the core of our spiritual needs and addressed our own life choices.
SLIDECAST: the presentation (with audio) is slidecasted here!

Handout

Related reading Suggestions:
- "So Help Me God: Substance Abuse, Religion and Spirituality"
- A.A. "Big Book"
- Serenity: A Companion for 12 Step Recovery by Robert Hemfelt.

Codependency
was presented on Tuesday January 27, 2009
by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist

Codependency is progressive—much like chemical dependency.
This presentation discussed the symptoms and progression of codependency, and actions to recover from codependency.
AUDIO RECORDING - please click here!

Handouts

Related reading suggestions:
- "Codependent No More" by Melody Beattie.
- "The New Codependency" by Melody Beattie.
- "Another Chance: Hope and Health for the Alcoholic Family" by Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse .

Chemical Dependency and the Family
was presented on Tuesday February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
by Holly Mae Haddock; TLLP, MCP, Dawn Farm Daybreak Therapist
in collaboration with Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW, CAAC,
Dawn Farm Daybreak Therapist

Chemical dependency is a family condition. This presentation described roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help.
SLIDECAST: the presentation (with audio) is slidecasted here!

Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion
was presented on Tuesday February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
by members of Al-Anon, a 12 Step family program

This presentation provided a lively, moderated panel discussion with a unique, individual perspective regarding the Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family and friends of addicts and alcoholics.

Presenter Information:
Patrick Gibbons

Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations
was presented on Tuesday March 17, 2009
by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Adjunct Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry at the University of Michigan; Medical Director of the WCHO Community Crisis Response Team; consultant with Pain Management Solutions in Ann Arbor; and Medical Director of Dawn Farm

This presentation discussed diagnostic criteria, treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness.
SLIDES: the slides from this presentation are posted here!

Presenter Information:
Tana Bridge

Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction
was presented on Tuesday March 24, 2009
by Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, Eastern Michigan University School of Social Work

Latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation reviewed symptoms of trauma, and discussed trauma work in treatment and recovery.
SLIDES: the slides from this presentation are posted here!

Intervention!
was presented on Tuesday March 31, 2009
by Jeff Jay and Debra Jay; Intervention specialists and authors

Jeff and Debra Jay described their "love first" model for effective intervention with addicted loved ones. The audience learned how “Love First” can encourage chemically dependent people to find recovery.

The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery
was presented on Tuesday April 21, 2009
by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC;
Dawn Farm Huron Street Coordinator; and
Quintin Williams, BS, CAC-M; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist

This presentation discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery - with an emphasis on how to move individuals from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery.
SLIDES: the slides from this presentation are posted here!

Relapse Prevention
was presented on Tuesday April 28, 2009
by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC;
Dawn Farm Huron Street Coordinator

The relapse process begins before alcohol/other drug use resumes. This presentation discussed warning signs that preceed relapse, and strategies to handle high-risk situations.
SLIDES: the slides from this presentation are posted here!

Handout

Related reading suggestions:
- Undestanding Relapse by Terrence Gorski.
- How To Develop A Relapse Prevention Plan by T. Gorski.
- "Staying Sober: A Guide for Relapse Prevention" by Gorski and Miller, 1986.
- "Stop The Chaos" by Alan Tighe (Hazelden Publications)
- Video: "Addiction" by HBO Documentary Films, 2007.

Presenter Information:
MaryGrace Fisher

Adult Children of Alcoholics
was presented on Tuesday May 19, 2009
by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist

This presentation presented an overview of the beliefs and behaviors that are common to adults who grew up with alcoholic or drug-addicted parents.
SLIDECAST: the presentation (with audio) is slidecasted here!

Relationships In & Out of Addiction
was presented on Tuesday May 26, 2009
by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital

Addiction leads to patterns in thought, action and relationships. This presentation discussed the process of forming personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for having healthy relationships.
SLIDES: the slides from this presentation are posted here!

Presenter Information:
Carl Christensen

Eating Disorders
was presented on Tuesday June 23, 2009
by Carl Christensen, MD; Addictionologist

This program examined the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It defined various eating disorders and their consequences, explored neurobiological theories of addiction, discussed screening tools, and provided information on treatment options and resources for people with eating disorders.
SLIDECAST: the presentation (with audio) is slidecasted here!

Tobacco Cessation & Addiction Recovery
was presented on Tuesday June 30, 2009
by Jason Schwartz, LMSW, CAAC; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm;
and Matt Statman, CAC-M; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator

This presentation described the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and tobacco cessation techniques helpful for addicts/ alcoholics.
SLIDECAST: the presentation (with audio) is slidecasted here!