Webinars

Join Chris Thompson, founder of Sober Sidekick, for an inspiring presentation to discover how empathy-driven innovation and peer support are revolutionizing addiction recovery and empowering individuals to turn isolation into connection and relapse into resilience. With over 600,000 members globally and groundbreaking recovery outcomes, this session will explore how transformative recovery is not just possible—it’s scalable. Witness the power of comeback stories to reshape lives and communities.

This session will explore key trends at the intersection of behavioral health, policy, and public health in Arkansas. Dr. Joseph Thompson, President Emeritus of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement, will present recent data analyses and policy insights on three timely issues: the rising rates of acute behavioral health crises among perinatal and postnatal women; the growing influence of social media on youth mental health; and the evolving use of medical marijuana as a therapeutic option. The talk aims to equip healthcare leaders with data-driven knowledge to inform clinical strategies and policy responses.

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.