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NADEC & Rx Summit 2027 Partnership
Standing Together for Children, Families, and Communities
In 2027, NADEC is proud to partner with the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit - the nation's leading conference addressing substance misuse, opioids, prevention, treatment, recovery, and community collaboration.
As 2027 serves as an off-year for NADEC's national conference, this partnership provides an exciting opportunity for our community to come together alongside thousands of professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for children, families, and communities.
Rx Summit 2027 Details
March 29 – April 1, 2027
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Nashville, Tennessee
NADEC Exclusive!
Save $100 using code: NADEC100
Need multiple registrations? Groups of 5+ receive additional discounts.
Contact Brian for details: bconnelly@hmpglobal.com
Why Attend?
The largest conference addressing opioids and substance misuse with 15+ years' of national impact
2,500+ attendees
every year
Four days of networking and collaboration with
federal, state and local leaders across public health, public safety, treatment and prevention
Innovative high-level training and emerging practices
Real impact, real connections,
real change!
Our partnership with the Rx Summit reflects NADEC's commitment to ensuring professionals across every discipline have access to the nation's leading education, collaboration, and innovation.
Together, we're strengthening the response for children, families, and communities nationwide.
More opportunities for DEC collaboration and engagement at the 2027 Rx Summit will be announced soon.
Previous Conferences...
Each NADEC Conference brings together professionals from across the country to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and improve our communities.
Explore highlights from our most recent conference below.
NADEC 26:
The National Conference for Drug Endangered Children
Sahara, Las Vegas, NV
May 5 - May 7, 2026
We Celebrated 20 Years of Impact
Conference Highlights
400+ Attendees
45 Speakers
95% Check-In Rate
Eric Nation opening the Conference
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What's Your Why
Huge thank you to those who shared their personal Whys:
· Becky Savage
· Trish Luna
· Allen Burnette
· Heidi Wilson
· Dallas Vander Pol
· David Hale
Jessica Svetkovich &
Gabby Richie
Culture, Connection, and Collaboration: How the Knik Tribe Strengthens Their DEC Alliance Through Integrated Overdose Review Work
Hope Fiori & Dave Closson
Law Enforcement Deflection to Improve Public Safety and Strengthen Family Outcomes
Amy Ronshausen &
Chantel Lincoln
Healing Through Art: Photovoice as a Tool for Recovery, Resilience and Community Change
Jared Waldrop
Building a Faith-Based Connection: A Toolbox for Making a Vital Faith-Based Connection in Your Community
Sarah Smith
Fentanyl: It’s Worse than
You Thought
Lindsey Chadwick
The Lost Child: Teens in Families Impacted by Substance Use
Elizabeth Bullock &
Samantha Aiello
Partnering for Safety: Strategies to Reduce Stigma, Strengthen Engagement and Improve Outcomes for Families Affected by Substance Use
Tara Ballinger
A Journey of Resilience: Sharing My Story of Hope and Transformation
Steve Juneau
Protecting Native Children: Addressing DEC Needs and Building Stronger Responses in Indian Country
Trish Luna
Early Intervention, Lasting Impact: Using Lambi to Reach Our Youngest Victims of Substance Use
Jennifer O'Brien &
Kimberly Mitchell
Trajectories of Harm and Resilience Among Drug Endangered Children
Jimmy Wayne
The Power of One
Sean Fearns
Toward a Fentanyl Free America: Making Connections and Supporting Prevention
Corinne Shea,
Nancy Pasquale &
Courtney Maynard
From a NYC Suburb to Rural Eastern Kentucky — Supporting Youth Families Through Community-Based Intervention
Greg Cain
Bridging the Gap: How Fire and EMS Can Strengthen DEC Collaboration
Jen McClellan
Breaking the Cycle: Innovation in Child Welfare with START
Julian Garcia
Exploring Contributing Factors to Substance Misuse and Violence in Tribal Communities and Pathways to Healing
Cori Hammond
Moving Upstream: Bringing an Earlier and Broader Approach to Prevention to Local Communities
Julie Kenniston
Let's Talk About Drug Endangered Children and Forensic Interviews
Jennifer Sleiter
Hidden Influences: How Prenatal Substance Exposure Affects Development
Kevin Mariano
Tribal Law Enforcement: A Key Partner in Intervention and Prevention
Brooke Arnold & Marsha Lowery
Tell Me Something Good! Increasing Compassion Satisfaction by Building Resiliency
Allison Smith & Russell Smith
When Trafficking and Drug Exposure Collide: A Multi-Disciplinary Examination
Julie Kenniston
Essential Facts for the First Responder in DEC Cases
Kevin Poleyumptewa
Investing in Fatherhood: Supporting Native Fathers Struggling with Addiction
Joseph DeRogatis
Fentanyl Overdose and Child Death Investigation: The Beautiful Giles Case Study
Jim Harris
What's Wrong with Kids These Days? Start with a Better Question.
David Hale
Once Bound, now FREE!
Pain – Purpose – Passion
Thank You To Our Sponsors
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Thank you for everyone who helped make NADEC 26 a truly unforgettable experience!