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VCC, "Operates with empathy, warmth and a focused approach. They understand the importance of a strategic approach while always keeping customers needs in the forefront.”
-Peter Palanca EVP COO, Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC Inc.)

We are available to deliver an insightful keynote talk, lead an engaging workshop and bring a heartfelt, “real life perspective” to your workshops, seminars and/or panel discussion.

 

Drug Overdose is our nation’s leading healthcare issue and it’s the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 50 according to the Center for Disease Control.

 

So, even though we are able to speak across the Addiction spectrum, our current efforts have focused on our growing Opioid Epidemic.

SPEAKING

TOPICS

 (Not limited to)

  • Addiction 101 and General Addiction Topics: (Addiction Treatment, History, Co-Occurring Disorders, Social Implications, Family Systems, Readiness to Change, Balancing Empathy with Expertise, etc…)

  • Opioid Addiction

  • Recognizing Opioid Dependence/Addiction

  • Initiating the Dialogue with Clients or Patients who are opioid dependent

  • Screening, Diagnosing and Treating Opioid Addiction

  • Treating Opioid Addiction

  • Treatment Planning, Setting and Managing Expectations

  • Medication Assisted Therapy

  • Relapse and Recovery

  • Strength Based Treatment in Opioid Addiction

  • Opioid Overdose

  • Opioid Abuse, Misuse, Diversion and Safeguarding Medications   

  • Signs and Symptoms of Opioid Addiction

  • Special Populations (Adolescents, Pregnant, Elderly, HIV AIDS, Methadone)

  • Resources and Referrals

  • Opioid Addiction Prevention

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