Institute on Chemical Dependency Targets Clergy, Laity, and Clinicians, to learn about far reaching impact of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse on church members.

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(Free-Press-Release.com) May 31, 2010 -- Snellville, GA. May 31, 2010 – The Southeastern Institute on Chemical Dependency will host an 8 day institute on alcoholism and drug abuse that will educate and open the dialogue between clinicians and church administrators about this very sensitive topic. Learn what addiction is. What it does. What we can do. The eight days of training, July 9-17, will offer up to 48 C.E.U.s. Location of Institute: Simpsonwood Retreat and Conference Center in Norcross, GA.

Simipsonwood Retreat and Conference Center is nestled in the heart of metro Atlanta, Georgia. Situated on 227 acres of woodlands, all facilities on this attractive campus are within easy walking distance of one other. Surrounded by towering trees nestled alongside the Chattahoochee River, The Lodge at Simpsonwood is an ideal location for the upcoming Institute. Explore over three miles of beautiful walking trails and take advantage of the outdoor swimming pool, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts. A delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet is included in the cost of the institute.
Register online at www.thesicd.org by June 1. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. Please see website for more information on scholarships, including how to apply.

Learn how churches can prepare themselves to meet the needs of this affected community. Learn how the family unit is impacted by chemical dependency and the latest thinking on how to serve families in crisis. Meet specialists from many areas in the field of recovery. Referrals, resources, interventions, proper boundaries, and pharmacological aspects of chemical dependency are among the few topics that attendees will benefit from during the Institute.
Addiction counselors, Addiction therapists, Clinical counselors, mental health therapists, Social workers, Pastoral counselors, and Church Administrators will profit from the courses and dialogue in this intensive curriculum.
For additional information on the Institute on Chemical Dependency, contact Jewell Meringer or visit our website at www.thesicd.org.

The Southeastern Institute on Chemical Dependency provides addictions education and resources to congregations and communities throughout the Southeast. The organization grew out of a recognized need for sound addictions education that addresses the needs of clergy and members of congregations and communities throughout the Southeast who are called upon to assist those whose lives are impacted by substance abuse and addiction. Training provided by the Institute approaches addiction as a disease, not a moral failing, and recovery as a long, ongoing process in which a 12-step program is an essential element.

Founding members of the Institute include individuals from different walks of life who share a passion for addressing addiction because it has impacted our lives, either personally or through an addicted loved one. Our members include professional providers of addictions education and treatment, clergy, counselors, and men and women from the business world, making possible a sharing of knowledge and experience between faith and science, congregation and community for a well-rounded approach to addictions education

Contact:
Jewell Meringer, Board Chair

The Southeastern Institute on Chemical Dependency
678-525-2692
http://www.thescid.org
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More information can be found online at http://www.thesicd.org

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