• Attendee will learn what opiate addiction really is and how it affects the brain.
• Attendee will learn the approved federal guidelines outlining proper pain management for those dealing with opiate addiction and chronic or acute pain.
• Attendee will learn alternative treatments for pain management without the use of pharmaceuticals.

Bio: Married, mother and stepmother, grand- and great-grandmother of many.  Pet mom of 3 beautiful felines.  Currently live in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Lived in Utah most of my life along with the states of Idaho, California, Oregon and the island country of Barbados.  Hobbies include computer networking, crocheting, exercising, watching football (Green Bay Packers, University of Utah), and spending time with family and friends.  Member of AAMT/AHDI since 2000 as a student of medical transcription, working in the profession as an MT, QA, and instructor through 2012.  I have served in local, state, regional, and national capacities and on many national committees since joining AHDI.  Currently serving as District 1 Director on the National Leadership Board for 2016-2019.  Obtained BS in Health and Wellness in 2013 and MS in Psychology in 2015.

CEC: 1 Clinical Medicine (CM)