A tribute to those we have lost.

Opening of RI Recovery Summit and Introduction to the RI Opioid Consulting Team.
Moderator: Susan Kornett

Correctly debunk a myth about harm reduction methods and get entered to win a prize.

A peer story of resilience and how life went from addiction and domestic violence to headed for success through determination and help from evidenced based treatments. This is Valerie's story of resilience and hope through the assistance of Medication Assisted Treatment.

The current addiction treatment ecosystem is built from a combination of legacy systems, bandaids, and duct tape. Some of this is due to the fragmented and unpredictable payment systems, but a large portion of the issue stems from a basic misunderstanding of what a person needs to succeed in maintaining remission long term. We will explore how the neuroscience of the disease of addiction helps us to build better systems of treatment and support for those at risk. As we design the system of the future, we need to be focused on the 4 Cs. The National Academy of Medicine lays out a framework using Capacity, Competency, Consistency, and Compensation to guide the infrastructure of the future. Using this framework and overlaying the neuroscientific reality of addiction, we will build a resilient and sustainable system for the treatment of addiction.

Correctly debunk a myth about harm reduction methods and get entered to win a prize.

My peer story starts like a lot of others, an injury and a prescription from an orthopedic provider. I traveled through a lot of ups and downs and attempts at treatment until I found a method that worked for me. MAT saved my life and I would not change a thing. Join me for my story of hope.

Panel Discussion with Amy Jordan, Eboni Burton, Jeffrey Prince, Valerie Hicks, Vincent Cella and moderated by Dr. Shana Williams. Behavioral health professionals and lived experience experts will expound upon topics related to harm reduction models in behavioral health care. We will focus on professional experiences from a host of different perspectives including clinical, medical, administrative, and peers in the current behavioral health climate and behavioral health space. At the heart of the discussion is diversity, equity, and inclusion for individuals engaging in treatment... Let's talk about the rest of the story!

RI International is utilizing its platform and voice for change to incorporate substance use treatment and harm reduction methods into its programming. This presentation will focus on how the RI Way is transforming services and will provide the progress that RI has made to combat the Opioid Epidemic.