Causes and Conditions: Integrating a Trauma-Informed Approach into Substance Use Disorder  Treatment

This presentation will explore the neurobiology of substance use disorders, emphasizing the role trauma plays in shaping maladaptive responses and the importance of trauma-informed care. In addition to examining the fight, flight, and freeze response and the reinforcement of substance use through reward and relief mechanisms, Dr. Sumrok will present data on how various traumas have been linked to adverse health outcomes. Designed for healthcare decision-makers, Dr. Sumrok’s presentation will highlight the importance of addressing root causes of substance use rather than just symptoms, equipping teams with strategies to implement effective, trauma-informed care practices.

Speaker: Dr. Daniel Sumrok, Medical Director at Landmark Recovery, which operates multiple treatment centers, including Landmark Recovery in Morrilton, AR.

With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Sumrok has worked extensively in addiction medicine across Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Tennessee, Washington, D.C., and the East Coast.

A former U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman during the Vietnam War, Dr. Sumrok has dedicated his career to understanding addiction and advocating for trauma-informed treatment approaches. As a board-certified addiction specialist, he has played a key role in reshaping how we view and treat substance use disorders.