In Person

LASACT 2026 Conference

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

LASACT 2026 Conference

24.0 CE Hours

$225 - $455

Pricing

Conference

Non-Member
$455.00
Member

7/25 One Day Pass

Member
Non-Member
$350.00

7/26 One Day Pass

Non-Member
$350.00
Member

7/27 One Day Pass

Member
Non-Member
$350.00

7/28 One Day Pass

Member
Non-Member
$350.00

Two Day Pass

July 25, 2026; July 26, 2026

Member
Non-Member
$430.00

Two Day Pass

July 25, 2026; July 27, 2026

Member
Non-Member
$430.00

Two Day Pass

July 25, 2026; July 28, 2026

Non-Member
$430.00
Member

Two Day Pass

July 26, 2026; July 27, 2026

Non-Member
$430.00
Member

Two Day Pass

July 26, 2026; July 28, 2026

Non-Member
$430.00
Member

Two Day Pass

July 27, 2026; July 28, 2026

Member
Non-Member
$430.00

Schedule

Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Pre-Registration Check In/On-Site Registration

11:00 AM CDT - 5:00 PM CDT
The Impact of Childhood Isolation and Loneliness on Substance Use Disorder

1:00 PM CDT - 2:30 PM CDT
Presented by Michelle Starkey, PhD, LPC, NCC
Rest: An Ethical Responsibility

1:00 PM CDT - 2:30 PM CDT
Presented by Cassandra James-Weathersby, RPSS, RCP, RCPF , Regina L. Lacking, RC, LCSW
Relapse After Year One: Trauma and Vulnerability

1:00 PM CDT - 2:30 PM CDT
Presented by Janice V. Johnson Dowd, MSSW, LMSW
Behavioral Health Workforce: From Crisis to Care

1:00 PM CDT - 2:30 PM CDT
Presented by Emily Tilley, DSW, LCSW-BACS, LAC, SAP, CCGC
Break: Visit sponsors during breaks for valuable information and chances to enter raffle for door prizes

2:30 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT
If Disconnection is the Problem, Then Connection is the Solution

3:00 PM CDT - 4:30 PM CDT
Presented by Michelle Starkey, PhD, LPC, NCC
Two Hearts, One Journey: Evidence- Based Care for Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy

3:00 PM CDT - 4:30 PM CDT
Presented by Dr. Smita Prasad
Digital Dopamine: Tech Use and the Hijacked Brain

3:00 PM CDT - 4:30 PM CDT
Presented by Janice V. Johnson Dowd, MSSW, LMSW
Clinical Supervision of Addiction Counselors

3:00 PM CDT - 4:30 PM CDT
Presented by Shawn Eves, MEd, LPC, LAC, CCS
Break: Visit sponsors during breaks for valuable information and chances to enter raffle for door prizes

4:30 PM CDT - 5:00 PM CDT
Kratom and 7-OH: Opiate Pharmacology, Commercialization, Legality, Evaluation, and Treatment of Patients Using These Substances

5:00 PM CDT - 6:30 PM CDT
Presented by Christina Jones, MD, FASAM, FISAM
Ethics for Counseling and Recovery Practitioners

5:00 PM CDT - 6:30 PM CDT
Presented by Ann Wilder, MS, MBA, LPC, LAC
Smart Notes, Ethical Practice

5:00 PM CDT - 6:30 PM CDT
Presented by DaJia Johnson, LAC, LCSW, CCS
Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

5:00 PM CDT - 6:30 PM CDT
Presented by D. Jeffrey Mohr, MD
LASACT Pool Party/Meet & Greet

7:30 PM CDT - 9:00 PM CDT
AA Meeting-Riverboat

8:00 PM CDT - 9:00 PM CDT

Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Pre-Registration Check-In/On-Site Registration

7:15 AM CDT - 3:30 PM CDT
Conference Opening Session

8:00 AM CDT - 9:00 AM CDT
Presented by Jordan Blacher, Executive Director
Why Gambling Disorder is Unique: A Peer Lens

9:00 AM CDT - 10:30 AM CDT
Presented by Christina Cook, IGRS , Brian Hatch, RSS
Break: Visit sponsors during breaks for valuable information and chances to enter raffle for door prizes

10:30 AM CDT - 11:00 AM CDT
Boundaries: The Peer Ethical Imperative

11:00 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT
Presented by Justin R. Beattey, CADAC II, CPRC, MATS, CSPR-PR/CL, BCPG, ICADC, ICPR
How Podcasting is Revolutionizing Recovery

11:00 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT
Presented by Christina Cook, IGRS , Brian Hatch, RSS
Compassionate Accountability: Moving Clients Forward in Substance Use Disorder Treatment

11:00 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT
Presented by Thad Shunkwiler, LMFT, LPCC, ACS, CCHMC
Lunch on your own

12:30 PM CDT - 2:00 PM CDT
Redefining Jail-Based Peer Support

2:00 PM CDT - 3:30 PM CDT
Presented by Shane Ehrhart, CADAC II, CSPR-PR, CPRC FS/MH, MATS
Why Buprenorphine is THE Standard of Care for OUD

2:00 PM CDT - 3:30 PM CDT
Presented by Dave Daigle, MD
Complex Trauma in Children and Adolescents

2:00 PM CDT - 3:30 PM CDT
Presented by Tanya Stuart, LCSW-BACS, LAC, CCS
Break: Visit to sponsors during breaks for valuable information and chances to enter raffle for door prizes

3:30 PM CDT - 4:00 PM CDT
Recognizing Burn-Out in Peer Support

4:00 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT
Presented by Justin R. Beattey, CADAC II, CPRC, MATS, CSPR-PR/CL, BCPG, ICADC, ICPR
Souldrama: Spirituality in the Counseling Room

4:00 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT
Presented by Gregory Greer, MSW, LMSW, LAC, CGP
The Psychedelic Renaissance: Risks, Research, and Realities for Addiction Professionals

4:00 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT
Presented by Thad Shunkwiler, LMFT, LPCC, ACS, CCHMC
Dinner on your own

5:30 PM CDT - 8:00 PM CDT
AA Meeting-Riverboat

8:00 PM CDT - 9:00 PM CDT

Mon, Jul 27, 2026

Pre-Registration Check In/On-Site Registration

7:15 AM CDT - 3:30 PM CDT
Recovery Capital as a Roadmap: Turning Strengths Into Plans

8:00 AM CDT - 9:30 AM CDT
Presented by Shane Ehrhart, CADAC II, CSPR-PR, CPRC FS/MH, MATS
When Play Becomes Risk: Youth Gaming and Gambling

8:00 AM CDT - 9:30 AM CDT
Presented by Stephanie Diez, PhD., MSW, LCSW
Evolving Illicit Drug Trends and Practical Drug Testing Considerations for SUD Providers

8:00 AM CDT - 9:30 AM CDT
Presented by Richard Lundberg, PhD
Break: Visit to sponsors during breaks for valuable information and chances to enter raffle for door prizes

9:30 AM CDT - 10:00 AM CDT
Collaborating Across The Continuum to Care for Our Communities

10:00 AM CDT - 11:30 AM CDT
Presented by Scott Gagnon, MPP, PS-A
Vaping and Behavioral Health

10:00 AM CDT - 11:30 AM CDT
Presented by Michael Celestin Jr., PhD., CHES, NCNTT
Blurring Lines: Internet Gaming & Gambling

10:00 AM CDT - 11:30 AM CDT
Presented by Stephanie Diez, PhD., MSW, LCSW
Break: Visit to sponsors during breaks for valuable information and chances to enter raffle for door prizes

11:30 AM CDT - 12:00 PM CDT
Conference Awards Banquet

12:00 PM CDT - 1:30 PM CDT
Presented by Jordan Blacher, Executive Director
Break: Visit to sponsors during breaks for valuable information and chances to enter raffle for door prizes

1:30 PM CDT - 2:00 PM CDT
U.S. Stimulant Use in 2025: Lay of the Land

2:00 PM CDT - 3:30 PM CDT
Presented by Eric Dawson, PharmD
Break: Visit to sponsors during breaks for valuable information and chances to enter raffle for door prizes

3:30 PM CDT - 4:00 PM CDT
Putting the Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral (MEB) Spectrum into Practice: Strategies for Effective Prevention Planning

4:00 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT
Presented by Scott Gagnon, MPP, PS-A
Treating Tobacco Use in Behavioral Health Settings

4:00 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT
Presented by Michael Celestin Jr., PhD., CHES, NCNTT
Beyond the Score: ASAM 4th Ed + CARF Certification

4:00 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT
Presented by Kristi Bierbaum, LPC-S
Dinner on your own

5:30 PM CDT - 7:00 PM CDT
LASACT Business Meeting

7:00 PM CDT - 8:30 PM CDT

Tue, Jul 28, 2026

Pre-Registration Check In/On-Site Registration

7:15 AM CDT - 3:30 PM CDT
What's the Connection? SUDs and Domestic Violence

8:00 AM CDT - 9:30 AM CDT
Presented by Teelye Matthews, MSW, LCSW , David Bloom, MSW, LMSW , Roosevelt Stevenson, BSW
Why Clients Relapse: A Maslow Framework

8:00 AM CDT - 9:30 AM CDT
Presented by Crystal Younger, PhD, LPC, LAC, CRC, LRC
Break: Visit to sponsors during breaks for valuable information and chances to enter raffle for door prizes

9:30 AM CDT - 10:00 AM CDT
Ethical Challenges in the Social Media Landscape

10:00 AM CDT - 12:00 PM CDT
Presented by Jaqueline Meyers, PhD., LPC-S, LAC, NCC

Disclaimer: Time designated for waiting room, breaks, or lunch cannot be counted towards CE credit.