Mcleod Addictive Disease Center

Registration:

Is Currently Closed

PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW REQUIRED FOR EVERY TRAINING!!!

The training will be limited to 175 participants per training session. During the registration process; participants will not be permitted without submitting their credit card information for pre-registration.

PARTICIPANTS MUST SUBMIT THEIR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION IN ORDER TO REGISTER AND ATTEND THE TRAINING!

The McLeod training will remain FREE OF CHARGE; however, participants that pre-register, and do not attend the training or cancel their registration 3 days prior to training,will be charged a $25.00 fee. Please check the website to submit your name for a waiting list after the monthly training session pre-registration has been closed.

Please Note: Attendance will not be permitted without compliance with the new registration requirements!!! Your credit card will not be charged unless participant is pre-registered and absent. All trainings begin promptly at 8:30am and conclude following six hours of training.

September 17th, 2010


The Pleasure Principle


Pleasure disorders are diseases of the body's natural pleasure pathways. Although intoxicating substances produce addictive disorders, many times repetitive behaviors are used for their intoxicating properties as well. These behavioral or process addictions mimic the addictive cycle and neuro-chemical responses of intoxicating substances without ingesting chemicals.
Addictive behaviors rely on anticipatory, excitatory rapid release of neuro-chemicals and tolerance that are the hallmarks of all addictive disorders. This program will focus specifically on sexual, gambling and food addictions. Special attention will be given to potential co morbidity of substance and process addiction.


Richard Cole, MS, NCAC II, SAP, CEAP, CCS, LPC


Insights Educational and Treatment Services, Inc. –
Columbia, South Carolina


Mr. Cole has worked in the mental health and substance abuse treatment field for over twenty (20) years. His undergraduate degree was obtained in Psychology from Rutgers University in New Jersey. His graduate degree in Counseling was granted from the State University of New York in Albany. Mr. Cole has post-graduate training in systemic family therapy and Rational Emotive Therapy from the Ellis Institute in New York City. He also has advanced training as a Substance Abuse Professional and Licensed Professional Counselor. Mr. Cole began his career in Mental Health providing crisis assessment and treatment in mental health facilities. He then began working in Mental Health Chemical Addiction programs, making the transition into substance abuse treatment with chronic relapsers with dual disorders and other behavioral treatment services. Mr. Cole has worked in the areas of detoxification, inpatient, outpatient and residential treatment. He has been a Certified Employee Assistance Professional for thirteen (13) years, working with business and industry to create drug free workplace programs. Additional certifications and licensures include: Substance Abuse Professional, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Clinical Supervisor.
Mr. Cole is currently owner and Executive Director of Insights Educational and Treatment Services, Inc., a private outpatient treatment center providing services for clients referred by a variety of sources. Mr. Cole has been a professional trainer and consultant for the past 12 years. He has offered county, state, and federal offender based treatment for ten (10) years.
Registration:

September 17th

 

We now offer a bag lunch meal for $7.50. Please select a lunch or choose no lunch if you dont wish to purchase a lunch. Your credit card will not be charged til the day of the event.

Option 1

Turkey and Swiss Sandwich w/ lettuce, tomato and condiments with chips, cookie and apple. No beverages.

 

Option 2

Roast Beef and Swiss Sandwich w/ lettuce, tomato and condiments with chips, cookie and apple. No beverages.

 

Option 3

No Meal