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

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep 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:

 Overview of neurochemical and  neurocellular mechanisms that promote interruptions in recovery;
 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;
 Overview of the four phases of  recovery;
 Discussion of the major challenges to  continued abstinence during recovery, and;
 Discussion of effective relapse  prevention tools.

Participants  will also screen a new film on relapse and recovery. Three hours of continuing  education credit through the New York State Office of Alcoholism &  Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) will be available for participants.
Parking  for a nominal fee is available at the Booth and Irving garages on the SU  campus. No registration is required. For more information, contact the College of Human Ecology’s Department of Health and  Wellness at (315) 443-2141 or via e-mail at dkbergen@syr.edu.
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