Institute for Alcohol and Drug Studies (IADS)

42nd Annual Institute for Alcohol and Drug Studies

May 21, 22, and 23, 2025

The annual Institute for Alcohol and Drug Studies (IADS) will focus on current substance use disorders; alcohol and drug trends; the role of trauma in addiction; strategies for addictions counselors in promoting recovery; trauma-informed supervision; trends in the use and distribution of illegal narcotics; QPR certification and much more! In addition to a variety of other topics, IADS will also provide HIV, HepC and ethics education. This interprofessional conference provides practical tools and ground-breaking information related to successful intervention, rehabilitation and treatment.

Who should attend?

Counselors, social workers, case managers, therapists, educators, nurses, personnel directors, correction personnel, and other healthcare professionals interested in problems of alcohol and drug use disorders and all addictions.

For more schedule information, call toll-free 1-877-USI-HLTH (874-4584) or 812-461-5217 or email usi1nhpcert@usi.edu.

2025 Plenary Presenters

Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, Dr. HHL, BSW, NCACII, SUDP, SAP

Cynthia Moreno Tuohy is the Senior Consultant for NAADAC, the Association of Addiction Professionals and a private consultant, trainer, counselor, writer and program developer with her firm, “Romancing the Brain.” Ms. Moreno Tuohy previously served as the Executive Director of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals for almost 20 years, previous to that, the Director for the Danya Institute, and the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center. She has been a trainer in Domestic Violence/Anger Management and Conflict Resolution for over 40 years as well as an International, National and State trainer in a variety of topics.

Mita Johnson, Ed.D, LPC, LMFT, LAC, MAC, SAP, BCTHP

Mita M. Johnson has been practicing in the world of mental health, marriage and family, and addictions counseling for over 30 years. She earned her Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision degree, MA in professional counseling, and a BA biology, and is a core faculty member in the School of Counseling program at Walden University. Her areas of specialization include pharmacology, co-occurring disorders, ethics, culturally responsive care, and clinical supervision.

Agenda

Contact Hours

Up to 16.25 hours for all three days

Up to 6.5 hours for day one
Up to 6.5 hours for day two
Up to 3.25 hours for day three

CE hours will be available for Nurses, Physicians, Pharmacists, Social Workers, and Health Facility Administrators. CE hours will also be available for Indiana licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants and Dental professions.

Application for continuing education has been submitted to the Kentucky Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors and the Illinois Certification Board.

Enrollment Cost:

In 2025, registration is discounted with generous support from Southwest Indiana AHEC.

$215 for all three days (a $100.00 discount)
$85 for Wednesday only (a $50.00 discount)
$85 for Thursday only (a $50.00 discount)
$75 for Friday only

Student Rate:

$140 for students all three days
$60 for students Wednesday only
$60 for students Thursday only
$35 for students Friday only

*Registrations accepted with credit card payment or employer invoicing. A one-time invoice fee of $25.00 will be added to the requesting organization's official invoice sent by the University of Southern Indiana.

Gene Nance Professional Conference Attendance Fee Fund

Financial assistance in the form of fully paid conference registrations will be awarded to first time attendees to the Institute for Alcohol and Drug Studies, based on financial need of the applicant and amount of funds available from the Gene Nance Professional Conference Attendance Fee Fund. To be considered for the award, submit: (a) a letter of request that explains why you want to attend, how it would benefit you professionally, an overview of your need for financial assistance; and (b) a letter of reference from a professional colleague or supervisor. Send both documents, to Kelley Collazo at kacollazo@usi.edu by April 25, 2025.

Refund Policy

A $25.00 administrative fee will be charged for cancelled registrations, if the registration fee has been paid, prior to May 5, 2025. No refunds will be provided after that date.

Conference Location

University of Southern Indiana, University Center West
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712

Campus Map Directions to University Center West

Conflict of Interest Statement

No individual in a position to control content has any relevant financial relationships.

Accreditation Statements

This activity is planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive up to 16.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Southern Indiana Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning (CHPLL). The CHPLL is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

State of Indiana

The University of Southern Indiana is an approved provider of continuing education for several professionals licensed in the state of Indiana, including social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, mental health counselors, and dental professionals.

The University of Southern Indiana has been approved by the Indiana State Board of Health Facility Administrators as a sponsor of continuing education programs for health facility administrators. License number: 98000033A

2025 Sponsors:

		Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare
Gold Sponsor	Silver Sponsor	Pewter Sponsor