The fate of drugs in terms of distribution in the body and their metabolism will also be explored. The symposium is expected to attract health care providers in psychiatry, emergency medicine, family practice, cardiology and neurology and corporate and school substance abuse program administrators. Credit hours and contact hours will be provided for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists, substance abuse counselors, employee assistance professionals, psychologists and law-enforcement professionals. It also offers a platform for business leaders to network and share information about their anti-drug programs and serves as a clearing house for free drug awareness literature, video loans and speakers. Program co-chairs for the symposium are Hollister and Dr. Gabriel Nahas, research professor of anesthesiology, New York University Medical Center.
Limited scholarships are available.
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