Updates on the use of methadone and buprenorphine in pregnant women; risks-benefits analysis with the goal to increase acceptance and delivery of MAT to pregnant women.

This is a program that I am developing that deals with core issues of Substance Abuse. Members of my groups are receiving hope and learning about their Substance Abuse in a way that provides them with alternative ways of dealing with their problem.

Increased awareness to the evidence-based, efficacy of psychodynamic approaches and research/treatment approachesintegrating with substance abuse treatment

Television commercials advertising pills for every symptoms, movies & music that (mostly) glamorize illicit substance use. How does that related to substance use?

LGBT aging needs research and discussion

Hepatitis is very prevalent among people with a history of substance abuse. With a new rapid test on the market, people will be able to find out their status easier and faster, but linkage to medical services is often a challenge. I would like to see a Advisory that highlights models that have successfully bridged the gap between mental/behavioral health and substance abuse services and specialty medical care for hepatitis.

A lot of attention has focused on student-on-student bullying; however, boss-on-employee is more evident as ever. Hopefully this session will focus on teachers because they are one of the most abused employees in the country. This bullying leads, not only, social withdraw, depression, panic disorders, anxiety, stress within the workplace but it is evident in these individuals' home life in that marriages fall apart, employees attempt or complete suicide, and the household becomes non-supportive of each other.