From Statistics to Solutions:

"The statistics are alarming. According the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), children and adolescents with mental-health conditions are at a higher risk of using drugs than other youth. Additionally, as many as six in 10 substance young people who are using drugs and alcohol are also dealing with a mental-health issue such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, eating disorders and more."

Featuring Carol Falkowski

Carol Falkowski is the former director of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Minnesota Department of Human Services, the state agency responsible for the administration of public funds for prevention and addiction treatment services in Minnesota. She has been part of a nationwide drug abuse surveillance network of the National Institute on Drug Abuse since 1986. She was director of research communications at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation for a decade.

Falkowski has served in an advisory capacity to numerous Federal, State and private agencies including the FDA, the Department of Justice, the Rand Corporation, and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.

Her comments have been sought by many media outlets including USA Today, the New York Times, the BBC, National Public Radio, CNN with Anderson Cooper, and the Today Show.

She is currently CEO of Drug Abuse Dialogues -- a Twin Cities-based training and consultation organization, and considered one of Minnesota's foremost experts on drug abuse.

This conference will consist of four different panel discussions. Each discussion will include experts from a range of fields; including Medical, Prevention, Legal, Law Enforcement, Pharmaceutical, Legislative, Treatment and Education. During the panel discussions each speaker will focus on tools to bring about solutions to the overwhelming needs we face while working with young people struggling with co-occuring disorders. This conference is about leveraging and learning through partnerships. Join us for an impactful day.

Panel Discussions:

What are they thinking? Drug Abuse and the Brain.

Substance use is particularly damaging for young, developing brains. Fortunately, discoveries in neuroscience are leading to new insights and understanding. During this panel discussion, we will explore the how the brain develops and how this correlates with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

Co-Occurring Disorders and Addiction

What came first, the chicken or the egg? Often time’s substance abuse isn’t the only struggle a young adult is faced with. This panel of experts will identify and discuss the correlation between co-occurring disorders and addiction.

Treatment and Recovery

One-size doesn’t fit all – especially when it comes to treatment for young adults with substance-use and co-occurring disorders. This panel of experts will examine a variety of settings such as short-term, long-term, in-patient and out-patient. They will also discuss different programming approaches and treatment models.

Re-Entry into Society

Treatment is only the first step in recovery. This panel of experts will shed light on the challenges that young people may face while re-entering into society, they will also discuss the importance of utilizing resources and surrounding yourself with a supportive network.

Registration Includes: 5 CEU credits and lunch.

When registering please also select your respective CEU category.

Thank You to our Gold Sponsor for Making this day Possilbe!

Melrose Center - http://www.parknicollet.com/SpecialtyCenters/Melrose-Center

Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor

$3,000 (1 available)

• Organization will be recognized as a sponsor immediately upon registering until 2018 Conference registration begins.
• This sponsorship level includes the opportunity to speak about your organization and introduce the Keynote Speaker.
• Company description and link to your website from the conference page.
• Ability for organzation to be promoted on KTT and MnTC social media sites.
• Listing on all marketing materials and event promotions.
• Full page spread, black and white ad recognition in the event program.
• Listing on registration site.
• Participant list via email.
• Ability to add company brochure in conference bags.
• Logo recognition on event bags.
• Logo recognition on signage at event.
• Logo recognition on event stage.
• Premire Exhibit space.

Gold Sponsor

$1,500 (3 available)

• Organization will be recognized as a sponsor immediately upon registering until 2018 Conference registration begins.
• Organization will be highlighted during conference program.
• Link to your website from the conference page.
• Ability for organization to be promoted on KTT and MnTC social media sites.
• Logo on all marketing materials and event promotions.
• Full page, black and white ad recognition in the event program.
• Listing on registration site.
• Participant list via email.

Silver Sponsor

$1,000 (5 available)

• Organization will be recognized as a sponsor immediately upon registering until 2018 Conference registration begins.
• Listing on conference page.
• Half page, black and white ad recognition in the event program.
• Ability to add brochure in conference bags.
• Logo recognition on signage at event.
• Exihbit space.

Bronze Sponsor

$500 (15 available)

• Organization will be recognized as a sponsor immediately upon registering until 2018 Conference registration begins.
• Quarter page, black and white ad recognition in event program.
• Listing on signage at event.
• Exhibit space.

Interested in Sponsoring or Exhibiting at this event? - Please contact our Registration Coordinator, Tracee Anderson at 612-238-6546 or tracee.anderson@mntc.org