Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL)

On November 16, 2020, Matt Christian, LCSW and Craig James, LCSW, LSATP, MAC spoke about Bipolar Disorder and Dual Diagnosis Treatment to the Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) support group. The group, which typically meets in-person on Mondays from 7:00pm-8:30pm at the Reston Bible Church, was held virtually. Highlights included: Defining Bipolar Disorder and…

Harm Reduction Techniques for the Spectrum of Alcohol Use Disorders

Fri Oct 16th 1:00pm – 4:30pm Substance-UseAlcohol-ModerationMental-Health Smith College of Social Work – Virutal  T Cyndi Turner and Craig James will offer a half day Smith College of Social Work Professional Education Course on October 16, 2020. This presentation will review the findings of the major research studies on alcohol use disorders, describe assessment techniques, predict…

NCAD West: Rise Above the Challenges. Revolutionize Addiction Recovery. Reform Patient Outcomes. Recover Together

Mon Aug 17th – Wed 19th Disneyland Hotel, 1150 West, Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802 map  In support of her books, The Clinician’s Guide to Alcohol Moderation and The Clinician’s Guide to Alcohol Moderation: A Comprehensive Workbook, Cyndi Tuner with Craig James will co-present Practicing Alcohol Moderation: A Harm Reduction Alternative to the Abstinence-Only Model, Monday August 17, 2020. NCAD West is the premier…

NCAD East: Rise Above the Challenges. Revolutionize Addiction Recovery. Reform Patient Outcomes. Recover Together.

Fri Jul 31st – Sun Aug 2nd Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, 625 South President Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202 map  In support of her books, The Clinician’s Guide to Alcohol Moderation and The Clinician’s Guide to Alcohol Moderation: A Comprehensive Workbook, Cyndi Tuner with Craig James will co-present Practicing Alcohol Moderation: A Harm Reduction Alternative to the Abstinence-Only Model, Friday July 31, 2020. NCAD East…

2020 NASW Virginia Chapter Annual Conference

Thu Mar 26th – Sat 28th Zoom Webinar  Cyndi Turner and Craig James are co-presenting on Thursday from 4-5:30 on Practicing Alcohol Moderation: Abstinence is Not the Only Way. This is a 1.5 Contact Hour Session. The NASW standards for practice concur with the DSM-5 that substance use is not an either/or phenomenon, should be viewed on a…