The Science of Addiction with Dr. Stephen Loyd

139 Highland Drive,Lebanon VA 24266

29 June, 2021

Description

Stephen Loyd is a physician & a person in long-term recovery. He will explain the "science of addiction" & share his recovery story. Dr. Loyd is a frontline addiction physician, and a person in long-term recovery. He will define addiction as well as outline the current practical treatment. He keeps the audience engage through personal stories of addiction, recovery, relatable comparisons of relatable comparisons that simplify complex anatomical/physiological processes, and a contagious passion for helping those struggling with the highly stigmatized disease of addiction. His rare perspective and visible passion make for an entertaining and informative presentation. What past attendees have said: "Dr. Loyd is an excellent speaker. He is very engaging and he exudes authenticity. He is able to breakdown complicated concepts and make them more easily understood by his audience. He also conveys a clear passion for the topic and a love for people." AND, "I think the most valuable thing I took from this is that it's okay to be vulnerable. It's okay to let people know that you've suffered. In fact, it's more than okay; you letting them know your story may give them the strength to share their own. Empathy is the most important human ability, and in order to truly be empathetic we have to be willing to share."