MODULE 1: SEMINAR.

Introduction (Part 1) Comprehensive Mechanisms and Dynamics of Addictions and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders:

Definition of Addiction, The Five Addictions, theories of Addictions; The Brain Reward Cascade, Disease Concept of Addiction, Multi-factorial Addiction components, Toxicology and Laboratory testing.

INSTRUCTOR: Jay M. Holder, D.C., C.Ad., D.A.C.A.C.D. Laureate, Albert Schweitzer Prize in Medicine from the Albert Schweitzer-Gesellschaft, Austria; Adjunct Professor, St. Martin's College, Milwaukee, WI; Postgraduate Instructor, Parker College, Dallas, TX; former Faculty, University of Miami Center for Addiction Studies and Education; Founder/Director, Exodus Addiction Treatment Center, Miami, Florida; Founder/Director, Exodus Israel Addiction and Research Center, Jerusalem, Israel; Executive Board and Treasurer, Council on Chiropractic Practice; Vice President/Board of Directors, Village South Inc, Miami, Florida; Primary investigator of numerous scientific research studies; Co-author of 2 books: The Handbook of Abusable Drugs and Reward Deficiency Syndrome; A biogenic Model; President and Founder of the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders; Director, Holder Research institute; creator of Torque Release Technique; lectures worldwide and is in his 28th year of practice.

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Introduction (Part 2): Diagnosis and Treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and OCD. Genetics and addiction, Brain mapping; Brain metabolism; Brain rhythm; Brain symmetry, Memory, and Personality and addiction; Axis I Psychiatric disorders and addiction; Temperament/Type and Addiction; Amino Acid, fatty acids, trace elements, nutrients/minerals and addiction.

INSTRUCTOR: David Miller. Ph.D., C.S.A.C.II., C.Ad. David Miller has 26 years experience in the addiction field. He is adjunct Associate Professor, Graceland University, Addiction Studies Program. He is President of Miller Associates, LLC.  Dr Miller is the co-author of 3 books - Overload: Attention Deficit Disorder and the Addictive Brain; Learning to Live Again: A Guide to Recovery from Chemical Dependency; and Reversing the Weight Gain Spiral. Miller is a specialist in Relapse Prevention, Attention Deficit/Addiction, and Food Addictions. He previously owned and directed an intensive Outpatient Treatment Center and a Family intervention Private Practice.

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Treatment Models, Grants and Program Development and Family Dynamics:
Treatment history, Models and Components, Profile of Patients, Drug Courts, Federal Funding and Grants, Confidentiality, National Strategy, Legal issues, Family Sculpting and Dysfunctionality, Co-Dependency, Interventions, Assessment & Placement Criteria, Marketing and Program Development.

INSTRUCTOR: Dr Jay Holder, D.C., C.Ad., D.A.C.A.C.D., and a panel of Australian addiction experts. Laureate, Albert Schweitzer Prize in Medicine from the Albert Schweitzer-Gesellschaft, Austria; Adjunct Professor, St. Martin's College, Milwaukee, WI; Postgraduate Instructor, Parker College, Dallas, TX; former Faculty, University of Miami Center for Addiction Studies and Education; Founder/Director, Exodus Addiction Treatment Center, Miami, Florida; Founder/Director, Exodus Israel Addiction and Research Center, Jerusalem, Israel; Executive Board and Treasurer, Council on Chiropractic Practice; Vice President/Board of Directors, Village South Inc, Miami, Florida; Primary investigator of numerous scientific research studies; Co-author of 2 books: The Handbook of Abusable Drugs and Reward Deficiency Syndrome; A biogenic Model; President and Founder of the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders; Director, Holder Research institute; creator of Torque Release Technique; lectures worldwide and is in his 28th year of practice.

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Co-Dependency, Diagnosis Screening and Assessment, Family Issues and Dynamics:
Co-Dependency, Family Issues and Dynamics, Screening and Assessment, EAP and Workplace Issues and Dynamics, Legal and Ethical Responsibilities/Concerns of the Impaired Physician/Professional. 12 Step Programs vs. therapeutic Communities.

INSTRUCTOR: Barbara A. Phillips-Carey, Ph.D. Director of Treatment Services, Virgin Islands Village-Partners in Recovery, United States Virgin Islands; Project Director, The Village Women’s Support Network, Miami, Fl; Internationally renowned facilitator and trainer holding many honors including the Ford Foundation and Who’s Who in American Junior Colleges.

MODULE 5: SEMINAR:

Management of Withdrawal, Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Auriculotherapy:
General Principles, Auriculotherapy and it's use in Diagnosis and Management of Withdrawal, Management of Pregnant Addicts and Detoxification of infants, Protracted Abstinence.

INSTRUCTOR: Jay M. Holder, D.C., C.Ad., D.A.C.A.C.D. Laureate, Albert Schweitzer Prize in Medicine from the Albert Schweitzer-Gesellschaft, Austria; Adjunct Professor, St. Martin's College, Milwaukee, WI; Postgraduate Instructor, Parker College, Dallas, TX; former Faculty, University of Miami Center for Addiction Studies and Education; Founder/Director, Exodus Addiction Treatment Center, Miami, Florida; Founder/Director, Exodus Israel Addiction and Research Center, Jerusalem, Israel; Executive Board and Treasurer, Council on Chiropractic Practice; Vice President/Board of Directors, Village South Inc, Miami, Florida; Primary investigator of numerous scientific research studies; Co-author of 2 books: The Handbook of Abusable Drugs and Reward Deficiency Syndrome; A biogenic Model; President and Founder of the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders; Director, Holder Research institute; creator of Torque Release Technique; lectures worldwide and is in his 28th year of practice.

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Counseling, Group Therapy and Relapse Prevention: The Principles and Mechanisms of Counseling, Individual and Group Therapy, Inpatient vs. Outpatient, Signs of Relapse and Prevention Techniques, Developing a Treatment Plan, Treatment Goals, Enhance Innate Helping Skills, Learning How to Listen.

INSTRUCTORS: Bob Bryen, L.C.S.W. Adjunct Professor, Barry University: His experience includes; Director of Counseling Services for Catholic Community Services of Miami at Bethesda Manor and St. Lukes, Director of Youth Drug Prevention Programs at Switchboard of Miami, Lead Trainer for Health Crisis Network, Dade County’s largest HIV service organization and is in his 15th year of private practice as a Psychotherapist specializing in addictive and obsessive compulsive disorders.

and David K. Miller, Ph.D., C.S.A.C.II., C.Ad. David Miller has 26 years experience in the addiction field. He is adjunct Associate Professor, Graceland University, Addiction Studies Program. He is Executive Vice President and Vice President of Education and Training for AminoVone. Miller is the co-author of 3 books - Overload: Attention Deficit Disorder and the Addictive Brain; Learning to Live Again: A Guide to Recovery from Chemical Dependency; and Reversing the Weight Gain Spiral. Miller is a specialist in Relapse Prevention, Attention Deficit/Addiction, and Food Addictions. He previously owned and directed an intensive Outpatient Treatment Center and a Family intervention Private Practice.

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Diagnosis, Substance of Abuse: Problems in Diagnosis, Establishing a Differential Diagnosis, DSM IV Guidelines. Alcohol, Sedatives, Cocaine, Heroin, Methadone, Marijuana, Perceptual Disorders and Inhalants, Tobacco and Nicotine and Steroids, Neuro-Synaptic Junction and Dynamics. Preparation and Review of Examinations.

INSTRUCTOR: Linda Ehlers, D.C., C.Ad. Board member of the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders; Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management; Diplomate, International Board of Chiropractic Diagnosis and Preventative Medicine; Graduate of National College of Chiropractic. Dr Ehlers has treated over 20,000 addicts during her first 10 years of private practice in Hickory Hills, Il.

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Nutritional Management of Acute intoxications, Overdose and prolonged Exposure:
Acute Management, Differential Diagnosis, target Organ Damage and its Management, The Application of Nutrition to Primary, Secondary and Extended Care.

INSTRUCTOR: Oscar Rasmussen, Ph.D., C.C.N., C.N.S. Recipient of the Philadelphia Medal. Internationally renowned consultant in clinical nutrition to hospitals and clinics. Former member of the Illinois Governor's Council on Nutrition. Former President and board member of the American Society of Elemental Testing Laboratories; Former chairman, Department of Nutrition, American International Hospital. Licensed laboratory director in clinical chemistry and toxicology. Dr Rasmussen received his B.S., M.S., Ph.D., from the University of Illinois.

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Dual Diagnosis, Evaluation and Treatment Strategies: It is estimated that 50-70% of all addicts have a co-occurring disorder.  Due to such high incidence, it is imperative that professionals become familiar with effective diagnostic and treatment protocol for these individuals. Participants will learn how to complete an in-depth biopsychosocial assessment to evaluate for co-occurring diagnosis. In addition, treatment strategies and protocols will be introduced, along with applied pharmacology and symptomatology of individuals exhibiting co-occurring disorders.

INSTRUCTOR:  Carmine Pecoraro, Psy.D., C.A.P., C.Ad. Dr Carmine Pecoraro holds a Doctorate of Psychology with specialty in Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology, a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and a Master of Science Degree in Psychology. He has been in the field of counseling for over 17 years and is a Certified Addiction Professional and an Internationally Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor.  He lectures on both mental health and addiction issues worldwide and has received numerous awards for his work. He has published many articles in professional journals, magazines and has appeared on television and radio. Dr Pecoraro serves on numerous boards of directors for non-profit organizations locally and internationally. He has an appointment as Lecturer/Faculty and is the Field Practicum Coordinator for Springfield College, Tampa Campus Mental Health Counseling Masters degree program and a Vice-President of the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders.

MODULE 10: SEMINAR AND EXAMINATION:

Prevention, Education and Aftercare: Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Student Assistance Programs (SAP), Relapse Prevention, Drugs and the Workplace/Schools, Societal Issues, Private Practice and Career Implementation, Clinical Laboratory testing and interpretation.

INSTRUCTOR: Jay M. Holder, D.C., C.Ad., D.A.C.A.C.D. Laureate, Albert Schweitzer Prize in Medicine from the Albert Schweitzer-Gesellschaft, Austria; Adjunct Professor, St. Martin's College, Milwaukee, WI; Postgraduate Instructor, Parker College, Dallas, TX; former Faculty, University of Miami Center for Addiction Studies and Education; Founder/Director, Exodus Addiction Treatment Center, Miami, Florida; Founder/Director, Exodus Israel Addiction and Research Center, Jerusalem, Israel; Executive Board and Treasurer, Council on Chiropractic Practice; Vice President/Board of Directors, Village South Inc, Miami, Florida; Primary investigator of numerous scientific research studies; Co-author of 2 books: The Handbook of Abusable Drugs and Reward Deficiency Syndrome; A biogenic Model; President and Founder of the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders; Director, Holder Research institute; creator of Torque Release Technique; lectures worldwide and is in his 28th year of practice.

Modules 2, 6 and 8 now available as Distance Education Modules

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