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Fall Conference 2011 Information

The Opioid Treatment Providers of Georgia are pleased to announce their 4th annual conference. If you have not yet attended the conference, this year is definitely the year to mark your calendars. The conference will be
held at Lake Lanier Islands, GA on November 11, 2011.

The Opioid Treatment Providers of Georgia (OTPG), formerly known as the Georgia Methadone Providers Coalition (GMPC) was established in 1996. We are a non-profit organization of treatment providers, counselors, administrators and other interested parties that are concerned about treatment, recovery and traditional and alternative options for heroin and other opioid dependencies.

For approximately 42 years, opioid treatment, also known as methadone treatment, has saved thousands of lives through comprehensive services. Currently, the Opioid Treatment Providers of Georgia actively pursue the common goal of providing specialized services to populations that are in need. With great excitement and earnest efforts, our organization looks forward to the continued collaborations with the community, the state and federal organizations, public health officials and most importantly, with the patients.

Please join the Opioid Treatment Providers of Georgia at the 2011 fall conference. Through quality services, education and a healthy standard of living, we are dedicated to continuing our journey to a brighter future in opioid treatment.

Targeted Audience
This conference is intended for substance abuse counselors, clinical directors, clinical supervisors, medical personnel, program administrators and program sponsors.

Continuing Education
OTPG is approved as an education provider by NAADAC. OTPG will award 5.5 continuing education
hours to participants who attend full conference.

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Conference Speakers & Topics

Dr. Merrill Norton is our keynote speaker and will present the topic entitled: “The Neuroscience of Opioid Treatment.”

About the presenter: Dr. Norton is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy with his specialty areas to include psychopharmacology and addiction pharmacy. His former position was program director for the Atlanta Recovering Professionals Program at the Metro Atlanta Recovery Residences, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia, a nationally recognized treatment facility for health care professionals. Dr. Norton has worked with impaired pharmacists and other health care professionals for over 25 years and is the former Director of the Recovering Pharmacists Program at the Talbott Recovery Campus. He is Past President of the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association and member of both the Georgia Pharmacy Association and the American Pharmacy Association.

Sharon Dembinski will present the topic entitled: “Methadone, Pregnancy and the Newborn: Management Issues and Advocacy”

Vonshurii Wrighten will present the topic entitled: State and Federal Updates. “What We Need To Know”

Sharon Dow will present the topic entitled: “Treatment Planning and the Value of Technical Assistance”

Registration Information:

• Conference Location: Lake Lanier Islands Resort
  7000 Holiday Rd. Lake Lanier Islands, GA 30518
  
• Time of Conference: 8am - 5pm
  
• Free park entrance, free breakfast, snacks and lunch with full registration.
  
• Room rate: ($95.00 per night).
  
• Register by 11/10/11 to receive the discount rate. (770) 840-9912

Board Members

Joelyn T. Alfred: President
Stacey Pearce: AATOD Delegate
Nat Nwizu: Parliamentarian
T.A. Gosa: Secretary

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Opioid Treatment Providers of Georgia
7001 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 404
Norcross, Ga. 30092 | (770) 840-9912

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