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IDAA Conference 2024
July 10-14 - Baltimore:
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IDAA Recovery Story
Hello, my name is Jeffrey, and I... -By Jeffrey W.
On the outside, everything looked perfectly FINE. Here I was, an Ivy-league educated physician, well respected in my academic community in Michigan, the German sportscar, fabulous vacations, etc., etc. Yet on the inside, I was deeply unhappy and anxious. I turned to the bottle and hook-up apps to numb out. At first this worked…until it didn’t. In 2015, with my professional, personal, and spiritual lives on a downward spiral, I surrendered.
Exhausted, yet hopeful, I began my recovery journey in Atlanta and soon returned to Michigan to continue the work. I made wonderful new connections in the recovery community back home. After a year in, I and my trusted circle of confidants, felt that I could make reasonable decisions about what to do next in my life. I was no longer interested in teaching or research, so I headed out west to Washington to start life in private practice. As part of the deal, I was enrolled in the state Physician’s Health Program (PHP). One evening, at our PHP group session – serendipity struck. One of our members mentioned that he was taking his family down to IDAA in Utah the following week. Wait! I had off the next week as well. Should I go? Could I go?
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NEW Website!
We are excited to announce our new website launching in early 2024! The new website will be launching VERY soon! Be sure to check your email for the big announcement!
What to expect?
- A New Look
- Navigating With Ease
- A Member-Only Directory
- User Friendly Meeting List
- Improved Bulletin Board Features
... and more!
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IDAA Swag
Have you visited the IDAA Merchandise Store? You can now purchase items and have them delivered to your home!
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Volunteers Needed
We are seeking volunteers to serve the Family Recovery Track (formerly Al-Anon) at the Baltimore Annual Conference.
Positions Open:
· Wed: 1 chairperson
· Thurs: 1 full-day or 2 half-day day leaders, 2 topic leaders, and 1 chairperson
· Fri: 1 full-day or 2 half-day day leaders, 2 topic leaders, and 1 chairperson
· Sat: 1 full-day or 2 half-day day leaders, 2 topic leaders, and 1 chairperson
Position Descriptions:
Day Leader: acts as the emcee to introduce the next meeting’s chair or leader and helps with any room needs.
Chairperson: facilitates a meeting by reading (or coordinating the volunteers to read) the provided welcome material, selecting, and briefly introducing a topic, leading the discussion, and closing the meeting by reading the provided closing materials.
Topic Leader: same thing as a chairperson, only a little more formal since they lead bigger meetings; they provide a more extensive introduction to the topic selected and then turn the discussion over to individual tables until it is time to close the entire meeting.
If you are willing to serve or have questions, please send an email to our Family Recovery co-chairs for Baltimore, Andrew W., and Claire R., at BaltimoreIdaaFR@gmail.com with your name, cell phone number, and if you have a preference on how and when you would like to serve.
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IDAA Ambassador
Become an ambassador for change with the IDAA Ambassador Program! If you're a member passionate about spreading the message of hope and recovery, this program invites you to represent IDAA within your network. Equip yourself with informative materials designed to make a meaningful impact. Join hands with us in reaching out to those in need, fostering a community of support and understanding. Ready to be a beacon of hope?
Our IDAA Ambassador Program will soon have a workshop(s) to provide members with ideas and simple access to tools for sharing. The goal is to help the Ambassadors, more easily share the message of hope and recovery, within their networks! Dates and times TBD
Learn more about the IDAA Ambassador Program by reaching out to info@IDAA.org. Together, let's make a difference!
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The First 60 Years
Did you know that the Baltimore Conference, taking place from July 10th to July 13th, signifies the 75th Anniversary of IDAA? In celebration of this milestone, we are pleased to announce the reprinting of the book "IDAA: The First Sixty Years 1949-2009" by Gordi Hyde, MD, C. Arthur Pearson II, MD, Luke Reed, MD, Dick McKinley, MD, and Dale Syfert, MD.
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2024 Western Doctors in Recovery
A Supportive Environment For
Doctorate-Level Health Professionals In Recovery
10th Annual Meeting
February 22-25, 2024 at Hyatt Regency La Jolla, California
Men’s and Women’s Retreat
February 21, 1:30 to 5:30 PM & February 22, 8:30-12 Noon
Conference Theme: MOVING TOWARDS A PSYCHIC CHANGE
Please join us for a Recovery Conference in beautiful La Jolla, California. An opportunity to be with professionals and significant others during AA, Al-Anon and CME meetings and presentations.
Along with Pre-Conference Retreats.
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What is IDAA?
IDAA is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering healthcare professionals and their families in their journey to recovery from substance abuse and addictive behaviors. We connect individuals struggling or in recovery from addiction and loved ones to supportive communities, both online and in person. Here, they can find inspiration, strength, and hope as they hear personal stories of recovery from addiction as told by fellow healthcare professionals. To further our mission, we gather annually for a conference, delving into the educational depths of addiction as a disease and providing invaluable spiritual support to one another.
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Mission Statement: The mission of IDAA is to carry the message of recovery to healthcare professionals and their families.
Vision Statement: IDAA envisions recovery for all healthcare professionals and their families impacted by addictive disorders.
IDAA Inclusivity Statement: IDAA envisions Recovery for all health care professionals and their families impacted by addictive disorders. We celebrate Diversity and are committed to Equity and Inclusion of people from all Racial, Ethnic, Cultural, Sexual/Gender and Spiritual identities. Many Recovery Pathways in addition to AA are represented at the IDAA Annual Meeting, Regional Meetings, and on our virtual and email meetings.
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