Finding Solutions to the Drug Crisis

Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) is excited to host the 2nd annual one-day Power of Hope conference on October 5, 2024 in Phoenix. We want to bring together people from various communities with a personal and/or professional connection to substance use disorder (SUD). We can highlight the importance of restoration of our loved ones and their families affected by this disease by engaging the spectrum of recovery and being change agents around this issue. Through best practice methods, we are confident that we can foster change and build a network of like-minded individuals and organizations.

Those who attend will be a part of a daylong event designed to attract individuals, parents, business leaders, counselors, treatment centers, social workers, public health leaders, and religious communities—anyone who has a loved one or knows someone who has battled with substance use disorder.

The conference will feature a variety of elements including recognized feature speakers, breakout sessions, interactive activities, evidence-based research, and educational and networking

Keynote Speakers

Holly L. Geyer, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Medicine and dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She leads the Opioid Stewardship Program at Mayo Clinic in Arizona and is a national speaker on opioids and addiction. Dr. Geyer has authored over 120 journal articles, book chapters, and abstracts related to opioids and addiction and has played a significant role in opioid-related policy formation and advocacy.

Mark Rosman has spent over 30 years in Hollywood as a writer, director, and producer, known for family entertainment classics like A Cinderella Story and The Perfect Man. Inspired by his daughter’s journey from addiction to sobriety, Mark is set to direct Keep Coming Back, an indie drama focused on addiction and family dynamics. His work underscores the importance of parental behavior in the recovery process.

Dr. Aaron Weiner is a board-certified Psychologist and addiction specialist. He speaks nationally on addiction, behavioral health, and drug policy. With extensive experience in directing addiction service lines and shaping public policy, Dr. Weiner’s insights are regularly featured in major media outlets. He brings a comprehensive understanding of addiction treatment, informed by both research and clinical practice.

Join Us in Making a Difference

Together, we can impact the substance use crisis through hope and education by unifying our community to become change agents. Let’s transform lives and take a well-rounded approach to recovery. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a movement that makes a difference. Save the date: October 5, 2024, in Phoenix. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information https://conference.palgroup.org/