Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Symposium

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Symposium in 2025 by returning to the basics of NAS and the continuum of care for mothers, children and families. Join recovering families, support agencies and health care professionals as we share ways the continuum of care for NAS has evolved over the years. Together, we can reinforce our foundational approaches, enhance current evidence-based practices to NAS and make a lasting impact on our communities and the families we serve.

REGISTER HERE: https://wp.uthscsa.edu/nas-symposium/

What to Expect:

1. More information about:

• The relationship between mother and child when there is a NAS diagnosis.
• Reducing stigma.
• The evolution of NAS care with the emergence of evidence-based practices.
• Strengthening relationships while in recovery.
• Support systems through families, caregivers and friends and their experiences in recovery.

2. Pre-Conferences

• Trauma Informed Care for Substance Use Disorder
• Brief Motivational Interviewing: Supporting the Behavior Change Process
• Family Care Portfolio

3. Community & Exhibitor Tables

4. Continuing Education Provided For:

• Community Health Workers (New This Year!)
• Nurses
• Physicians
• Psychologists
• Social Workers
• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors
• Licensed Professional Counselors
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
• Peer Support Providers