Texas Tech University
The McKenzie Lectureship Series Presents the

ADDICTION RECOVERY & FAMILIES CONFERENCE

This conference is ideal for mental health and addiction professionals, educators, community members, and students. Participants will learn ethical practices and recent research trends in clinical aspects of addiction/recovery/mental conditions and treatments.

2026 Details

March 26-27, 2026

Early conference registration price is $70.

Conference registration will increase to $85 starting March 16th.

REGISTER

Location

McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center

17th & University

Lubbock, Texas 79409-5001

If you have questions, please contact Jenna Reid by email at jenna.reid@ttu.edu or by phone at (806) 834-3849.

Agenda

Thursday, March 26, 2026

 

CEUs

Registration 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.  
     
Session 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 1
  Addiction Recovery & the Family  
  Presenter: Dr. Heather Austin-Robillard  
     
Break 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.  
     
Session 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 2
  Post-Traumatic Growth and Addiction Recovery  
  Presenter: Dr. Richard Tedeschi  
     
Poster Session 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. 1
     
Networking Lunch 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.  
     
Ethics Panel 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 3

 

Friday, March 27, 2026

 

CEUs

Registration 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.  
     
Session 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 1
  Transitioning to the Workplace in Recovery  
  Presenter: Dr. Michelle Strong  
     
Break 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.  
     
Session 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 2
  Adolescent and Emerging Adult Recovery  
  Presenter: Dr. Emily Hennessy  

Total CEUs: 10

Center for Students in Addiction Recovery