
Conference Speaker, Presentations, & Info
Dr. Christina Delos Reyes spoke on the biological impact of opiates in the brain and medication assisted treatment for opiate addiction.
Handouts and information from her presentation:
Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders presentation
Myths & Facts on Medication Assisted Treatment
Dr. Jamie Marich discussed relationship between trauma and addiction and trauma treatments including sensory-based and expressive arts.
Video and previous podcast interview:
Video of Dr. Marich's presentation
Cover 2 Interview with Dr. Marich
Karen Vadino gave a humorous and motivational presentation on stress and self care.
Video and handouts from her presentation:
Video of Karen Vadino's presentation (coming soon)
Handout "All Stressed Up and Nowhere to Go"
Portage County Update Panel with panelists: Dr. Dean DePerro, Portage County Coroner’s Office;
Sheriff David Doak, Portage County Sheriff’s Office; Kelly Hart, Recovery; KelliJo Jeffries, Portage County Job & Family Services; Renee Klaric, UH Portage Medical Center; Dr. Joel Mowrey, Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County
Video of Panel Discussion
Handout on Portage County Update



Portage County
Opiate Conference
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Thank you to those who attended our Portage Opiate Conference!