Dr. Darryl Inaba To Speak On Addiction, Relapse and Recovery October 5, 2009 at Syracuse University

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(Free-Press-Release.com) September 24, 2009 -- Noted author and speaker Darryl S. Inaba, Pharm D, CADC III, will present, “The Evolving Science of Relapse and Recovery,” an in-service program designed for current and future professional counselors, healthcare workers, educators, lawyers and law enforcement personnel. The program, which is free and open to the community, will take place October 5, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., SU Bird Library, Peter Graham Scholarly Commons (ground floor), 222 Waverly Avenue.

Inaba co-founded the Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic in San Francisco during the social revolution of the 1960s to help the thousands of young people on the street in the Haight Ashbury district whose lives were affected by drug and alcohol abuse, mental and physical problems. Since then, the clinics have grown to become one of the largest multi-service providers in Northern California. Dr. Darryl Inaba is also the author of the book, ‘Uppers, Downers and All-Arounders,” a publication that is considered a ‘must-read’ for students taking addiction studies courses across the country, including classes taught currently at SU.

This presentation is sponsored by Syracuse University’s College of Human Ecology and the Department of Health and Wellness, which offers both an undergraduate minor and graduate courses in the study of addictions. A graduate Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in addiction studies will also available beginning Spring 2010. The CAS is an important step for meeting the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASES) educational requirements for the Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) certification.

It is estimated that approximately 23,000,000 Americans suffer from addiction. “The impact of this disorder affects every segment of society. Recovery is a life-long pursuit and relapse is an insidious specter waiting in the wings to derail the journey. Join us for an exciting exploration of the science of relapse and recovery,” said Dessa Bergen-Cico, Ph.D., CHES, CAS, assistant professor, Department of Health and Wellness.

During the program, Inaba will share new research while delving into the neurobiology of the brain’s memory function. This program will cover the following areas:

1. Overview of neurochemical and neurocellular mechanisms that promote interruptions in recovery;
2. Presentation on the brain’s memory process of dendritic spines and their role in triggering cravings that lead to resumption of drug use or compulsive behaviors;
3. Overview of the four phases of recovery;

4. Discussion of the major challenges to continued abstinence during recovery, and;
5. Discussion of effective relapse prevention tools.

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