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Special Events

Sept. 19, 2008: "The Disease of Addiction: Treating the Mind, Body, & Spirit" By: Dr. Erickson & Dr. Uram May 14, 2008: "The Neuropsychological Consequences of Substance Abuse" By: Dr. Kent Foster April 19, 2008: Texas Star Recovery Sponsored Fun Fun Sober Run By: The University of Texas at Austin for Students in Recovery Dec. 7, 2007: Texas Star hosts Russian Visitors Oct. 26, 2007: Earnie Larsen presents on Recovery in Austin sponsored by Texas Star & Betty Ford Ctr


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Articles

The Elephant in the
Exam Room
The Self-Induced CNS Disorder The Universal Tool for Sobriety The Subculture of Recovery The Tail Wagging The Dog Contemplating the Chinese Finger Trap

6 Hours of CEUs/CMEs

"The Disease of Addiction: Treating the Mind, Body, & Spirit"

Friday, September 19, 2008
8:30am - 4:00pm
Hilton Austin Airport Hotel
  • Click Here to Register


  • Keynote Speakers

    Carl Erickson, PhD

    Director of University of Texas Addiction Science Research & Education Center

    Shelley Uram, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine

    Panel Participants

    John O’Neill - Facilitator
    Adjunct Asstistant Professor for University of Texas, College of Pharmacy

    Jeffrey Butts, DO
    Addiction Specialist for Prudent Opiate Pain Practices & Solutions

    Kathryn Cunningham, PhD
    Director of The Center for Addiction Research at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston

    William (Joe) McCreight, MD
    Medical Director for The Right Step in Central Texas

    Herbert (Butch) C. Munden, MD, ASAM
    Medical Director for Austin Addiction Medicine Services

    Seminar Schedule

    8:00 - 9:00am: Registration / Continental Breakfast

    9:00 - 10:30am: “The Science of Addiction: From Neuroscience to Treatment”
    by Carl Erickson, PhD

    10:45 - 11:45am: “Mind-Body Medicine & Addiction: Awakening the Healer Within”
    by Jason Powers, MD, ASAM


    12:00 - 1:00pm: Lunch / Panel Presentation

    "When Treatment Encounters Beliefs: Clinical Approaches to Religion & Spirituality"

    1:15 - 2:45pm: “Trauma, Spirituality, & Addictions”

    by Shelley Uram, MD

    3:00 - 4:00pm: “Addiction: Self Induced Central Nervous System Disorder”
    by William Loving, MD, ASAM

    Registration Information

    The $75 Registration includes: Lunch & 6 hours of CEUs / CMEs.

    Please Note: Hotel Parking is $10 and is not covered with Registration Fee.

     

    Deadline: 9/1/08


    Over the Phone: Call Lanette Filstrup at 512-462-6669

    Over Email: Send a request to lanette.filstrup@psysolutions.com for registration form

    Through the Website: Click Here to Complete Registration Form and Payment Options

    Over Fax: Complete Registration Form and Fax it to 512-462-6749


    If you have any questions, please contact Lanette Filstrup at (512)462-6669 or lanette.filstrup@psysolutions.com



    Cancellation Policy

    If you notify us 30 days from the event (before or on August 20th) - we will reimburse you $72.00, which is the full amount less our expenses for processing your payment.

     

    if you notify us less than 30 days from the event (on or after August 21st) - we will reimburse you 50% of your registration fee ($37.50).


    To notify us:
    Call Lanette Filstrup at 512-462-6669
    or send an email to lanette.filstrup@psysolutions.com

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