Women & Addiction International
Symposium : September 22, 23 and 24, 2022
Our Vision
To remove the barriers to meaningful addiction treatment for women and their young children through improved understanding of the impacts of the social determinants of health.
Day 1 sessions
Friday, September 23rd, 2022
8:30am-10:00am / OPENING OF SYMPOSIUM - SETTING THE CONTEXT
Gender Responsive treatment and support for women: the complex journey continues with Dr. Nancy Poole
10:30am-12:00pm / INDIGENOUS PANEL
panelists EllaCarin Blind (by zoom), and Christine Petawabano
12:00pm-1:30pm / SHOWCASE
Examining the benefits, gaps and areas for improvement through the lens of women participants in an individualized live-in service addressing concurrent disorders with Gino Mallais, Bernie Goguen and Marie-France Clevette
Day 2 Sessions
Saturday, September 24th, 2022
8:20am / ANALYSIS OF FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD CONTENT
8:30am-10:15am / LEGAL PANEL
10:30am-12:15pm / SOCIAL PEDIATRICS PANEL
panelists Dr. Sarah Gander and Dr. Elaine Deschenes
12:45pm-1:30pm / SHOWCASE
International Awareness with Deirdre Boyd (by Zoom)
1:30pm-2:15pm / PRESENTATION
The Portage Mother & Child program with Caroline Gélinas
2:30pm-3:15pm / PRESENTATION
“Rooming-In” program for opioid dependent women and their babies: a demonstration of the power of the mother-infant bond.” With Dr. Adam Newman
3:15pm-4:30pm / WRAP UP, UN RESOLUTION AND ACTION PLAN
Remote simultaneous translation (English and French) will be provided for all sessions.
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Welcome
Welcome to the International Women and Addiction Symposium* Website. Women with addiction face unique challenges in the areas of stigma, trauma, co-occurring disorders, gender inequalities and motherhood.
As such, Portage Atlantic, in partnership with the International Council on Alcohol and Addiction is proud to host this inter-sectoral gathering to make a positive difference in the journey of women with addiction. As Chair of this event, I can speak to the ever-present purpose throughout the planning; to ensure it highlights solutions and supports advocacy for this population.
In keeping with the vision, this symposium holds great hope that our collective efforts will lead to further developing a roadmap to outcomes that will be meaningful for women, mothers and their young children.
On behalf of all involved in the planning and implementation of this event, thank you to our sponsoring partners for your interest and support.
The hybrid symposium will coming to you from Canada’s East Coast in Saint John, New Brunswick. To register click here.
Russell King
Chairman/Président du conseil
Symposium Committee/Comité du symposium
**The 2022 International Women & Addiction Symposium is the 112th ICAA Institute.
https://www.icaa.ch/events/ICAA-112th-institute-on-addictions-en.html
Speakers Series
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Dr. Nancy Poole, Director of the Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health
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Dr. Sarah Gander, MD MEd FRCPC
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Dr. Adam Newman, MD FCFP(AM) CCSAM
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Bernard Goguen, Acting Director of Adult Services
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Gino Mallais, Manager of Addiction Services
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Marie-France Clevette, Clinical Coordinator
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EllaCarin Blind
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Christine Petawabano
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Caroline Gélinas
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Maria Henheffer, Q.C.
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Dr. Elaine Deschênes, social pediatrician
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Deirdre Boyd
Advocacy Series
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Hon. Brenda Murphy, Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick
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Hon. Dorothy Shephard, Minister of Social Development
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Peter Vamos, President of ICAA and Executive Director of the Portage Program
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Tammy Johnson
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Saint John String Quartet
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Vicki Hogarth, Journalistic Analyst
Virtual Registrant Schedule
(Atlantic Standard Time)
Full Program to come
Friday, September 23rd, 2022
8:30am-10:00am / OPENING OF SYMPOSIUM - SETTING THE CONTEXT
Gender Responsive treatment and support for women: the complex journey continues with Dr. Nancy Poole
10:30am-12:00pm / INDIGENOUS PANEL
Join panelists EllaCarin Blind (by zoom), and Christine Petawabano
12:00pm-1:30pm / SHOWCASE
Examining the benefits, gaps and areas for improvement through the lens of women participants in an individualized live-in service addressing concurrent disorders with Gino Mallais, Bernie Goguen and Marie-France Clevette
2:00pm / PORTAGE ATLANTIC CENTER VISIT FOR IN-PERSON GUESTS
Saturday, September 24th, 2022
8:20am / ANALYSIS OF FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD CONTENT
8:30am-10:15am / LEGAL PANEL
10:30am-12:15pm / SOCIAL PEDIATRICS PANEL
Join panelists Dr. Sarah Gander and Dr. Elaine Deschenes
12:45pm-1:30pm / SHOWCASE
International Awareness with Deirdre Boyd (by Zoom)
1:30pm-2:15pm / PRESENTATION
The Portage Mother & Child program with Caroline Gélinas
2:30pm-3:15pm / PRESENTATION
“Rooming-In” program for opioid dependent women and their babies: a demonstration of the power of the mother-infant bond.” With Dr. Adam Newman
3:15pm-4:30pm / WRAP UP, UN RESOLUTION AND ACTION PLAN
Remote simultaneous translation (English and French) will be provided for all sessions.
What’s New?
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News Release: International Symposium - Women and Addiction
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Fear of child separation, violence increases overdose risk for mothers
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Élaine Deschênes, social pediatrician, winner of the Erminie Cohen Compassion Award 2022
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Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
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CBC Information Morning interview with Dr. Nancy Poole
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Symposium Focuses on Women and Addiction
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Message from the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick
Partners
P.O. Box 1041 Stn. A
Fredericton, NB E3B 5C2
2022symposium@gmail.com
(506) 472-4847