This session discusses some approaches on why people become dependent upon and misuse substances. Participants will learn about theories and models of addiction.

In this session, Dr. Ralph Petersen, MD, will define what opioids are and how they affect the brain and body (neurological system) and cause an addiction. 

The purpose for this program is to introduce the importance of safely disposing unused, unwanted, and expired prescription medication and over-the-counter drugs. The most commonly used disposal method will be discussed.

In this session, Dr. Chan S Hwang, M.D., will talk about pain and how it has a beneficial role in protecting an individual who has been harmed from further harm and motivates the person to find a remedy. We will learn how the brain interprets pain and activates endorphins to reduce pain. 

In this session, participants will learn the differences between triggers and cravings and will also learn how to identify, understand and overcome triggers and cravings

Participants will learn the importance of a support system (family, friends, peers, helpers) and the important role of community.  Participants will identify people who will have a positive impact on their recovery journey. 

Participants will learn the first non-conventional, approved method of disposing unwanted, used, or expired prescription medication and over-the-counter drugs.

Participants will become familiar with pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to manage chronic pain.  

In this session, presenters will define stress, what causes it, the signs and symptoms, and what we can do to manage stress by completing the stress response cycle. 

Dr. Wilson presents art therapy and how we can benefit from it. Mr Charles presents music therapy and it's effects on fatigue and stress. 

The present will introduce a variety of ways to safely dispose of unused, unwanted, and expired prescription medication and over-the-counter drugs, and provide guidelines for how to flush medication for disposal.
 

Jack Latchford at Harford County Health Department conducts a live virtual Narcan training session.

Dr. Ralph Peterson and Devie Phipps will discuss the Trans-theoretical Model (Stages of Change).  Topics covered will include Pre-contemplative Stage, Contemplative Stage, Preparation Stage, Action Stage, Maintenance Stage, Termination Stage

In this session, Dr. Ralph Peterson will share how to use introspection to reflect and cope with negative internal feelings and external influences.   

In this session, Dr. Ralph Peterson will share with participants steps to recovery.  Recovery is in all aspects of life—psychological, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social.

This is the last pill drop training, Pill Drop #4. The purpose is to introduce a variety of ways to safely dispose of unused, unwanted, and expired prescription medication and over-the-counter drugs. 

The purpose/objective of this training is:

- To define motivation
- To learn what role motivation plays in recovery from addiction
- To learn about motivation and addiction from a lived experience

The Objectives of this session  include:
- Create an awareness of the role plant-based nutriction has in the prevention of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
- Provide Phytochemicals in foods to lower LDL Cholesterol

This session will allow participants to ask questions of the experts (doctors and other experts who presented throughout this series).  

This evening's session is about welness and self-care. Something that all of us can usually use a bit more of.

In this session we'll be talking about NARCAN. The tradename is NARCAN but the generaic name is Naloxone. We will learn what NARCAN is, what it is used for and how it works.
 

Dr. Joy Peterson is going to share recipes and demonstrate preparation of foods that will help increase our mood and will help with brain development and increase feelings of well being. 
 

This evening's presentation is special because we have two people who have volunteered to share their personal and lived experiences with Opioids. They are volunteering their time and experiences to hopefully help others who may be battling with substance abuse.

Tonight we'll focus on the wonderful talents displayed with the young people. The theme provided to the young artists is "Healthy Brains and Hearts: Keeping your brain healthy to make the best choices." 

In this session we'll be talking about NARCAN. The tradename is NARCAN but the generaic name is Naloxone. We will learn what NARCAN is, what it is used for and how it works.