The Biology of Addiction and Associated Psychiatric Disorders — Dr. Michael Lyles

Dr. Michael Lyles, a well-known psychiatrist in the Atlanta area will speak on “The Biology of Addiction and Associated Psychiatric Disorders” - There are some drugs that are more prone to causing addiction than others. There are some drugs that tend to trigger craving and increase the risk for relapse. There are some drugs that tend to trigger depression, anxiety and psychosis. This talk will discuss the biology of how these issues occur in the brain.

Hope for Parents — Daniel Krasner

Daniel Krasner, Interventionist and National Clinical Solutions Provider with The Ranch at Dove Tree, a residential treatment center for drug and alcohol addictions for Young Adults and Adults, shares his story and gives hope to parents.