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; trends in the use and distribution of illegal narcotics 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.
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.
This conference is jointly provided by Southwest Indiana AHEC and the Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning.
For more schedule information, call toll-free 1-877-USI-HLTH (874-4584) or 812-461-5217 or email usi1nhpcert@usi.edu.
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.
In 2026, registration is discounted with generous support from Southwest Indiana AHEC.
After May 5:
*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.
A $25.00 administrative fee will be charged for cancelled registrations, if the registration fee has been paid, prior to May 5, 2026. No refunds will be provided after that date.
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 24, 2026.
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This activity is planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 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.
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
