Convention Speakers

Friday, 26 Sept. 2025

Jerry Moe : Children’s Counsellor, Child Advocate, Speaker & Author

‘Changing The Family Legacy!’

Jerry is an Internationally recognised Counsellor, Author, Public Speaker and Child Advocate.

He is a leader on issues for children living in families impacted by addiction and an advocate that recovery from addiction should include all family members!

Jerry, in partnership with the Hazelden Betty Ford centre, developed the Children’s Programme for the IDAA Annual Conference in 2002.

The Children’s Programme at the IDAA Annual Conference provides an opportunity for kids to learn about addiction and recovery in a fun, developmentally appropriate, and empowering way!

IDAA = ‘International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous’

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Consultant Psychiatrist in Substance Misuse Author & Researcher.

‘Trauma, Treatment & New Developments in Addiction Treatment, inc. GLP-1 Medications!’

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BDDG & BDDG Family Group

Shares and Meetings

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Saturday, 27 Sept. 2025 …. times to be confirmed.

Dr Markus Biddell

International Clinician, Researcher, Educator and Author, with interest in LGBTQ+ Health Inequalities.

‘Psychedelic Assisted Recovery!’

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Betty Ford Clinic (tbc)

‘Families in Recovery!’

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BDDG & BDDG Families Group

Shares and Meetings

Member discussion and experience of different forms of recovery, followed by ‘Vagal Calming’ experience!

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Gala Dinner

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Sunday, 28 Sept. 2025

‘Roll of Honour’ and Farewell!

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BDDG and BDDG Families Group

Shares and Meetings

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The Speaker List will be updated as Speakers and timings are confirmed!

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