The five-hour workshop begins with a three-hour session summarizing the supported protocol(s) for addressing substance abuse/dependence for young adults and describing the theory and basic principles of the Recovery Management paradigm for treating substance abuse/addiction. There will be a one-hour lunch break with opportunities for networking and Q&A (lunch provided).

After lunch, a multidisciplinary panel of substance abuse professionals from major universities in the Atlanta area will discuss the application of empirically-supported treatments for substance abuse for college students and explore multiple issues facing both mental health professionals addressing substance abuse and college students abusing substances.

Presenters

• Robert D. Margolis, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, Executive Director, Solutions Intensive Outpatient Program and author of “Treating patients with alcohol and other drug problems: An integrated approach, 2nd Edition” (2011).  
• Allison Zito, MA, LPC, Clinical Director, Solutions Young Adult Intensive Outpatient Program, Roswell, GA 
• Adam Downs, MA, Therapist, Solutions Young Adult Intensive Outpatient Program, Roswell, GA

Panelists

(Moderated by Ruperto Perez, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, Director, Georgia Tech Counseling Center)

• Yared Alemu, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, Assistant Director, Georgia State Counseling and Testing Center 
• Teresa Johnston, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor, Coordinator, Kennesaw State University Collegiate Recovery Center 
• Virginia Plummer, MSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Emory University Student Health Center 
•  Tammy Turner, MPH, Georgia Tech Department of Health Promotions