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.

To comment on this site or inquire about IIAR programs and services, or to receive additional information on any of the subjects discussed in this Web site, please e-mail our Vice President of Addiction and Behavioral Sciences, Rick Zehr (eric.zehr@proctor.org) or call 1-800-522-3784.

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This information is provided as a community education service about professional issues and is not a substitute for individual consultation. Advice on individual problems should be obtained through a professional. All personal and medical information provided to IIAR and its staff is held in strict confidence. This information will not be disclosed to any person or organization without the written consent of the patient or guardian.

The Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery has centers at the following three locations:
Proctor Hospital, 5409 N. Knoxville Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614, phone: 1-800-522-3784
BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Virginia at Franklin, Normal, IL 61761, phone: 309-888-0993
IIAR at Springfield, 3050 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704, phone: 217-726-6611E-mail comments or requests for additional information to Rick Zehr (eric.zehr@proctor.org) You may also contact:

Randee McGraw, Administrative Director
Pam Hillyard, Manager
Coleen Moore, Coordinator of Resource Development
Natalie Mason, Nursing Coordinator

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