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Please join us for the NCCDP’s 16th Annual Jake Thorpe Fall Conference from Thursday, September 23rd through Friday, September 24th.

Speakers

Greg Elam, MD
Medical Director, National
Toxicology Specialists

He has clinical experience in dealing with controlled substance disorders. He brings a very professional and personable approach to the review of drug tests.

Brett Kessler, DDS
Trustee 14th District American Dental Association

Brett is a general dentist in Denver, Colorado and Chairman of the Wellbeing Committee for the State of Colorado.

John M. Roberts, MD
Medical Director and Addiction Psychiatrist at Pavillon

He is board-certified in psychiatry and has lectured throughout the Southeast on substance use and psychiatric disorders.

David “Chip” Dodd, PhD
Consultant, Mentor, and Counselor

As a teacher, trainer, author and counselor, who has been working in the field of recovery for over 25 years he demonstrates that people can return to living in the way they were created to live.

Bill Claytor, DDS, MAGD
Associate Director, NCCDP

He holds a Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling from Union College and is a sought-after speaker on the subject of substance abuse and addiction.

Schedule

Thursday, September 23, 2021

7:00 – 7:15

7:15 – 8:45


8:45 – 9:00

Welcome, Announcements, and ZOOM Housekeeping

Drug Testing: Taking Care of Business
Dr. Greg Elam

Presentation of the 2021 C.V. Winter Award

7:00 – 7:15 pm:
Welcome, Announcements, and ZOOM Housekeeping

7:15 – 8:45 pm:
Drug Testing: Taking Care of Business
Dr. Greg Elam

8:45 – 9:00 pm:
Presentation of the 2021 C.V. Winter Award

Friday, September 24, 2021

8:00 – 10:00


10:00 – 10:15

10:15 – 11:45


11:45 – 12:45

12:45 – 2:15


2:15 – 2:30

2:30 – 4:00


4:00

Opioid Update 2021
Dr. Bill Claytor

15 Minute Break

Hope in the Age of Addiction
Dr. Chip Dodd

1 Hour Lunch Break

The Capacity for Resilience in the Face of COVID 19
Dr. John Roberts

15 Minute Break

Emotional Sobriety During COVID 19
Dr. Brett Kessler

Closing

8:00 – 10:00 am:
Opioid Update
Dr. Bill Claytor

10:00 – 10:15 am:
15 Minute Break

10:15 – 11:45 am:
Hope in the Age of Addiction Dr. Chip Dodd

11:45 – 12:45 pm:
1 Hour Lunch Break

12:45 – 2:15 pm:
The Capacity for Resilience in the Face of COVID 19
Dr. John Roberts

2:15 – 2:30 pm:
15 Minute Break

2:30 – 4:00 pm:
Emotional Sobriety During COVID 19
Dr. Brett Kessler

4:00 pm:
Closing


Certificates of completion will be mailed to all attendees following the event