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Secret Addictions: Finding The Way to Hope and Freedom

Presented by Brenda Iliff, M.A. LADC, CAC

About the Presenter:
Brenda Iliff has been in the addiction field for over 20 years in a variety of settings, both as a clinician and an administrator. Brenda joined Rosecrance Jackson in April 2020 as VP of Clinical Services. Prior to that she helped establish several programs including Hazelden's Women's Recovery Center in MN. Brenda is the author of the book, A Woman's Guide to Recovery (Hazelden, 2008) as well as numerous articles on addicition and recovery.

Addiction is addiction. The pain, hopelessness, despair that people have with alcohol and drugs can also be a part of the experience for many with sex, food, money, gambling, etc. The "secret addictions" have triple the stigma and shame in our society. As people and their families suffer in silence those who have found freedom rarely come forward because of the shame. This training will focus on what are the secret addictions and how they interact with substance use disorders and other mental health issues. We will also identify how they impact women and men differently and most importantly the path to recovery.