The IIAR Speakers Bureau is designed to assist in public
education about and discussion of addiction-related subjects. There is minimal
to no
charge
for this
service.
To schedule a
speaker:
To arrange a speaker for one of the topics listed below, or to inquire
about setting up a program on a different topic, please call the IIAR at
1-800-522-3784.
Suggested topics:
Topics are available for any age or audience size. All
requests for speakers are channeled through the program director, who will select an
appropriate staff member for your meeting. Speakers are selected from a staff of certified addiction counselors,
psychologists, nurses, and physicians. Requests for a specific speaker can almost
always be arranged.
Family Problems Associated with Chemical Dependency/Compulsive
Gambling The audience will become familiar with chemical
dependency/compulsive gambling and the family system. Common family problems associated
with chemical dependency/compulsive gambling will be discussed.
Recognizing the Troubled
Employee This program provides an opportunity for
management personnel to understand the disease concept of addiction, while learning to
recognize job performance indicators of this problem.
Alcoholism, Other Drug Addictions and Compulsive
Gambling This program will provide a basic overview of
chemical dependency and compulsive gambling. The participants will become familiar with
demographics, patterns and signs of the disease.
Youth, Addiction and Chemical Abuse/Problem Gambling
During this presentation, the audience will learn to discriminate between
normal adolescent chemical use/gambling patterns and signs of true addiction.
Prevention Programming
IIAR staff will assist school and other community groups in developing
prevention policies, procedures and activities.
Medical Aspects of Addiction Medical
personnel from the IIAR will provide a technical presentation on the physical nature of
addiction and aspects of withdrawal.
Relapse Prevention During this
presentation, an overview of the addiction and recovery process will be presented.
Participants will learn about relapse as a process, and become familiar with some warning
signs of impending relapse.
Spirituality and Recovery The
audience will learn the role of spirituality in maintaining long-term
recovery.
Other topics available on request include, but are not limited to: Internet addiction,
compulsive spending addiction, food addiction, sex addiction, chronic pain with
addiction. The IIAR can tailor a program to fit your needs.
The Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery has centers at the following locations: