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11th Annual Penn State Addiction Conference

December 8, 8:00 am to December 9, 5:00 pm

The annual Penn State College of Medicine Addiction Conference will be a two-day, hybrid event held in Hershey, Pa., focusing on basic science and translational research and clinical practice aspects of substance use research, treatment, education and community engagement.

The event is FREE and all are welcome to attend part or all of the event in person or virtually.

Registration required.

Monday, December 8, 2025:

Basic Science & Translational Research

8:00 am – 3:30 pm

  • Presentation Topics: Neuroscience of Addiction, Substance Use Disorders and Recurrence of Use: Prevention and Risks, Innovations in Addiction Treatment
  • Keynote Address: Mind the Gut: Translational Approaches to Develop New Treatments for Addictions
  • Lorenzo Leggio, MD, PhD, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
  • Afternoon/Evening Reception

3:30-5:30 pm

  • Poster and Networking Session

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Clinical Focus

8:00 am – 4:15 pm

  • Presentation Topics: Promoting a Culture of Treatment and Recovery; Addiction Care for Healthcare Professionals; Clinical Updates in Addiction Medicine
  • Keynote Address: Healing Together: Recovery Capital and Family Involvement in Recovery
  • Caroline Beidler, MSW, Recovery.com
  • Poster and Networking Sessions throughout the day

Continuing Education Credits will be offered.

Please visit the Addiction Conference website for details.

Details

Start:
December 8, 8:00 am
End:
December 9, 5:00 pm
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Website:
https://med.psu.edu/departments-faculty/addiction-center-for-translation/conference

Venue

University Conference Center, 30 Conference Dr., Hershey 17033
30 Conference Drive
Hershey, 17033 + Google Map

Organizer

Sarah Ballard
Phone
717-531-4214
Email
smb42@psu.edu

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