2026 Dr. Jonnie H. McLeod Institute on Addiction

The Dr. Jonnie H. McLeod Institute on Addiction in collaboration with the International Association of Addiction & Offender Counselors is designed to provide educational experiences for both graduate/ certificate students and for counselors working in the professional community.  Targeted audiences also include school personnel, psychologist, psychiatrists, nurses, other health care professionals, social workers, and pharmacists. Topics and presenters vary each year based on the selected theme of the Institute. Examples of topics from previous years include addiction & the elderly, motivational interviewing, sex addiction, working with substance abusing athletes, family therapy with addicted clients. Approved training credit hours are through the North Carolina Professional Practice Board, #22-371-S , up to 30 hours SS (CSS, EBT, ETHICS & HIV hours available based on sessions attended) . Topics such as Clinical Supervision, Roots and Recovery, and Substance Use are offered as seminars for those interested in licensure as a substance abuse counselor.  

The Dr. Jonnie H. McLeod Institute on Addiction will be an in-person conference on UNC Charlotte's main campus this year.  More information about directions and parking will be provided after your registration.

The Institute concludes with  a mandatory student forum. Students who are registered for graduate credit are required to complete assignments in addition to attending the entire Institute. Students from other institutions may attend the McLeod Institute for graduate credit, but first must be admitted to the graduate school as a post-baccalaureate student.

Dates:  May 11-15, 2026

Photo and Video Release: As a result of your registration for the conference, you hereby consent to being photographed, videotaped, or audio-taped by UNC Charlotte in connection with the above- named event or activity; provided, however, that UNC Charlotte has authority to use or reproduce such photographs, video recordings, or audio recordings for UNC Charlotte educational or promotional purposes only. You understand that UNC Charlotte will not distribute such photographs, video recordings, or audio recordings to any third party, or use such photographs, video recordings, or audio recordings for any other purpose without your further written consent and agreement. Any unauthorized reproduction, dissemination, or use of video, photography, and/or audio associated with this event is strictly prohibited and will result in charges in accordance with North Carolina General Statute Chapter 14, Article 58, 14-433 through 14-440 .