IDAA Recovery News and Updates

IDAA Saturday Speaker Meeting Recording

We’re excited to share that the recording of our recent Saturday Speaker Meeting is now available in the archive section of the Member Compass!

Speaker: Soumya D.

Location: Ohio

Specialty: Addiction Medicine

All members and their friends are welcome to join the IDAA Monthly Saturday Speaker Meeting—a wonderful chance to see the heart of our community and learn more about IDAA.

Do you know someone who might benefit from attending? Click Here for an image with the zoom details you can share with them!

Don’t miss the chance to hear inspiring stories of experience, strength, and hope. Visit the portal now to access the recording:

Saturday Speaker Archives (Click Here)

**Membership required to access

Conference App is Now Available!

We’re excited to announce that our conference app is now live! Attendees should have received an email from us with instructions on how to log in and access the app.

If you are registered for the conference and did not receive this email or are having trouble logging in, please contact us at info@idaa.org for assistance.

New Family Recovery Meeting!

Exciting news! We will be launching a new monthly Family Recovery Meeting starting July 19th at 8:00 PM ET. All current FR Recovery members are welcome to attend.

This meeting will continue monthly after July on the 3rd Sunday at 8:00 PM ET.

If you are interested in chairing one of the monthly meetings, please [click here] to sign up.

Please note: You must be a current IDAA member to chair and attend this meeting.

SMART Recovery & Dharma

If you participate in SMART Recovery or Dharma Recovery, we’d love to hear from you.



Please reach out to us at info@idaa.org so we can learn more about these programs and how they can be used within IDAA.

60 Day Free Trial Membership

Not ready to commit just yet but curious about what IDAA membership has to offer? Try our 60-Day Trial Membership! It’s a great way to explore the benefits, connect with our community, and see if IDAA is the right fit for you.

Click Here to Become a Member

IDAA Outreach: Be Part of Our Contact List

IDAA is creating a contact list of PHPs, treatment centers, and other professionals dedicated to issues of healthcare professionals' wellbeing. Join to stay connected and receive important updates.

If your organization would like to be included, please email info@idaa.org

Add IDAA to your Home Screen!

Did you know you can add IDAA.org directly to your phone’s home screen for quick and easy access?

Just follow these simple steps:

On iPhone (Safari):

1. Open IDAA.org in Safari
2. Tap the share icon (square with arrow)
3. Scroll down and tap “Add to Home Screen”
4. Tap Add

On Android (Chrome):

1. Open IDAA.org in Chrome
2. Tap the three dots in the top right
3. Select “Add to Home screen”
4. Tap Add

Now you’ll have an IDAA icon right on your home screen—just like an app!

2026 IDAA Conference Updates

Join us July 8–12, 2026 in the bold and welcoming “City of the Big Shoulders” for a week of inspiration, connection, and deep peer fellowship.

We’ll meet at the Downtown Marriott Hotel, nestled in the heart of Chicago—just steps from the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, River North, Millennium Park, and more.

🚨 IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

THERE WILL BE NO REGISTRATION ON SITE. Please make sure you are fully registered before traveling to the conference. Register Here!

Click Here for our "Know Before You Go" guide!

We have officially announced all of our CE speakers for the conference!

If you missed any of our highlight emails, don’t worry you can view them all here.

Don’t forget to add the CE option to your registration if you plan to claim your certificate after the conference. These cannot be purchased after the conference, so be sure to add it in advance. This year’s CE offering provides 12 CME credits. Our 2026 CE Accreditation Statement can be found here.

IDAA Couples Meeting

This virtual, topic-based meeting offers a confidential space for couples to connect, communicate, and learn alongside others who understand the recovery journey.

📅 When:4th Wednesday every month at 7:30PM ET

💻 Where: Accessed via the IDAA Member Compass under the Meeting List tab)

Are you a couple interested in sharing your experience at one of our monthly meetings? [Click Here] to sign up!

IDAA Students and Residents Meeting

For many in medical training, recovery can feel like a lonely path — but it doesn’t have to be. IDAA hosts a monthly virtual meeting designed specifically for students and residents who seek support, connection, and community in recovery.

📅 When:4th Saturday every month at 8PM ET

💻 Where: Accessed via the IDAA Member Compass under the Meeting List tab)

Support IDAA Through Your DAF

Did you know you can make a meaningful impact on IDAA through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF)? It’s an easy way to support our mission while leveraging your existing charitable giving account.

Our DAF partner, Charles Schwab, makes it simple to give:

Team: DAFgiving360

Phone: 1-800-746-6216

Website: DAFgiving360.org

Consider using your DAF to help us continue our mission. Every gift makes a difference!

PS: Charles Schwab will also have an exhibitor table at our 2026 conference in Chicago, so be sure to stop by and ask any questions you may have about Donor Advised Funds and giving options.

ANNOUNCING IDAA's

Upcoming Annual Conferences

July 8-12, 2026

Chicago, IL USA

Chicago Marriott Downtown

July 21-25, 2027

Orlando, FL

Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld 

July 26-30, 2028

Portland, OR

Hilton/ Duniway

July 18-22, 2029

Minneapolis, MN

Hilton

2030 - TBD (East Coast)

July 12-20, 2031

Portalnd, OR

Hilton/ Duniway  

Other Meetings

BDDG Convention 2026

• October 9-11, 2026
• Denham Grove Hotel, Uxbridge
• Click Here for more details

NEPG Conference

• November 5-8, 2026
• The Nonantum - Kennebunkport, ME
• Click Here for more details

Know of a meeting we should include? Send the details to info@IDAA.org

What is IDAA?

IDAA is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering healthcare professionals and their families in their journey to recovery from substance abuse disorder. We connect individuals struggling or in recovery from substance abuse and loved ones to supportive communities, both online and in person. Here, they can find inspiration, strength, and hope as they hear personal stories of recovery from addiction as told by fellow healthcare professionals. To further our mission, we gather annually for a conference, delving into the educational depths of addiction as a disease and providing invaluable spiritual support to one another.