32nd Annual
Alcohol and Drug Issues Conference for Clinicians
Saturday, January 10, 2026
DoubleTree Hotel, 2100 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210
Online registration available until Monday, January 5, 2026.
An engaging educational experience for health care professionals who are interested in addiction medicine.
Target Audience
Physicians and other healthcare professionals interested in treatment and intervention for patients living with substance use disorders.
Conference Goal
The goal of this conference is to enhance the capacity of healthcare professionals who treat, support, and manage the recovery of patients with addiction, pain management needs, and substance use issues.
Educational Methods
Lecture presentations, question and answer segments, and small group discussions will be used to encourage interaction and support the exchange of practical information.
Quick Facts
Date:
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Location:
DoubleTree Hotel
2100 Bush River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Credits:
Up to 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Includes 2 hours meeting South Carolina requirements for controlled substance prescribing and monitoring.
Registration:
$100 on or before January 5 ($125 with binder)
$125 after January 5 ($150 with binder)
7:45 AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
7:45 AM
Exhibit Hall Open
8:20 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Stephanie Hrisko, MD, APC Chair
8:30 AM
Forensic Toxicology and Vaping (Part 1)
Michelle Peace, PhD, Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University
9:30 AM
Forensic Toxicology and Vaping (Part 2)
Michelle Peace, PhD, Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University
10:30 AM
Break and Exhibit Hall
10:45 AM
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Approaches to Brief Early Interventions for Substance Use
Kathryn Gex, PhD, Associate Professor
Medical University of South Carolina
11:45 AM
Lunch and Exhibit Hall
1:00 PM
Sleep and Addiction
Allison Wilkerson, PhD, DBSM, Associate Professor and Clinical Director
Sleep, Mood, Anxiety Research and Treatment Division
Medical University of South Carolina
2:00 PM
Afternoon Coffee Break – Exhibit Hall
2:20 PM
Tools to Improve Treatment of OUD Patients in the Emergency Department
Jodi Manz, MSW, Director
South Carolina Center of Excellence in Addiction
3:20 PM
Closing Remarks
Stephanie Hrisko, MD, APC Chair
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Prisma Health – Midlands Continuing Medical Education Organization is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
This live activity is designated for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
This activity is approved to meet the State of South Carolina requirement for 2 hours of continuing medical education related to prescribing and monitoring controlled substances.