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Understanding Addiction as a Disease: A Family Guide to Supporting Loved Ones With Substance Use and Co‑Occurring Disorders

About this live event

When someone you love struggles with addiction, it can be confusing, painful, and overwhelming. This webinar helps families understand addiction as a disease and explores how substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders affect the brain and behavior. Participants will gain insight, practical tools for supporting their loved one, and guidance on caring for themselves throughout the recovery journey.

Live event Instructor(s)

  • George Appiah Danquah, MSW, LADC I

    George Appiah Danquah, MSW, LADC I, is a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Director at Washburn House’s Clinically Managed Low Intensity Residential Program. With a Master of Social Work degree and licensure as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I, George brings a powerful blend of clinical expertise, administrative leadership, and trauma informed practice to the behavioral health field.

    As a seasoned Substance Abuse Counselor and social worker, George specializes in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, mental health, and trauma informed care, delivering evidence based interventions to individuals and families with complex needs. His professional experience spans clinical administration, case management, program oversight, and team leadership—ensuring high quality, person centered care within residential treatment settings.

    George has a proven track record of supporting diverse populations facing addiction, co occurring mental health disorders, trauma histories, and financial or relational challenges. His work is grounded in empathy, cultural humility, and a deep belief in every person’s capacity for healing, recovery, and transformation.

    In addition to his clinical strengths, George is highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), data compilation and maintenance, accounting procedures, and cybersecurity awareness. His technical versatility enables him to master new systems quickly, streamline workflows, and support organizational efficiency across multiple platforms.

    Known for his excellent communication skills and professional presence, George collaborates effectively with clients, colleagues, vendors, and executive leadership. His greatest passion is helping individuals and families overcome adversity, rebuild their lives, and reach their full potential. Through his leadership, Washburn House continues to provide compassionate, evidence based care that empowers clients on their recovery journey.

Disability Accommodation

We are committed to providing ADA accommodations in compliance with the law. To ensure your needs are met, please inform us of any requirements when you register, ideally at least 30 days before the event. You can do so by emailing support@ce-go.com or calling 888-498-5578.

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1. This virtual event will be hosted via Zoom Webinar, and you may be prompted to download or upgrade your Zoom app if using a mobile device. A strong WiFi connection will be required for best quality.


2. We recommend clicking your "Join Webinar" button early and checking that your speakers are on before the event begins. Please do not worry about being seen or heard! Attendee video feeds and mics are turned off by default when entering a webinar. You will be able to ask questions via the Q&A feature.


3. Please respect that no copying, recording, or distribution of live session content is allowed. CE's are provided for the "live" sessions only. CE's will not be available for the recordings.

Understanding Addiction as a Disease: A Family Guide to Supporting Loved Ones With Substance Use and Co‑Occurring Disorders
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    Live Interactive Webinar
  • Date
    Tue Apr 14th, 2026
  • Time
    05:00pm - 06:00pm CDT

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