8:00a     Registration Opens & Networking Breakfast (included in the cost of the program)

8:45a     Plenary Session - Dr. Merrill Norton: "The Neuroscience of Chemical Dependence"   

12:00p   Lunch (served on-site and included in the cost of the program)

1:30p     Break-Out Sessions (choose one to attend):

• Dr. Merrill Norton - "Medications of Addiction Psychiatry"

•  Dr. Elizabeth O'Brien - "Engaging in Supervision: Considerations for Clinicians"

4:30p     CE Certificates & Program Evaluation

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Dr. Merrill Norton, Pharm.D., D.Ph., ICCDP-D

Dr. Norton is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy, with specialty areas including psychopharmacology and addiction pharmacy. He is state and nationally certified as an addiction counselor and has advanced training in addiction treatment. He is especially aware of ethical, methodological, and research issues associated with the treatment of the co-occurring patient.

Dr. Elizabeth O'Brien, Ph.D., LPC

Dr. O’Brien is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and the Coordinator of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. She holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Counselor Education and an Educational Specialist degree. She has held various roles at multiple school and community programs, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has experience providing multiple levels of clinical supervision as well as providing instruction to future clinical supervisors.