Connecticut
Located in Southern New England, Connecticut has not been immune to the drug crisis seeing an
increase of 50% opiate use followed by alcohol. CT state data indicates that the number of users
between 25 – 34 years old has grown exponentially.

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Discover all of the benefits of being part of a global community of addictions nurses. We also offer discounts on membership dues for those in lower-income countries.

Join IntNSA USA Connecticut chapter

With a variety of educational and networking opportunities,  access to our Journal on Addictions Nursing and discounts on our annual conference, there has never been a better time to join IntNSA. 

Our story

In March 2015, 15 people involved with and/or expressing an interest in addictions nursing came together with the intention to form an IntNSA chapter in Connecticut.

Members work as staff nurses, advanced practice nurses, and nurse managers. The practice settings of members included acute care (emergency services), inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation settings, outpatient treatment programs, case management, and independent practice.

Board

<b>Karen Ragaisis</b></br>DNP, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, CARN
Karen Ragaisis
DNP, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, CARN

PRESIDENT

Clinical Assistant Professor, Quinnipiac University, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Emergency Services

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<b>Monique Allgood</b></br> DNP, APRN, CARN-AP
Monique Allgood
DNP, APRN, CARN-AP

Treasurer

Director of Nursing, Department of Mental Health Services / St. of Connecticut

<b>Dede Dwyer</b></br>RN, DARC, CARN
Dede Dwyer
RN, DARC, CARN

Secretary

Care Coordinator, CT Care Coordinator Educator-Trainer Aware Recovery Care in North Haven, CT

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Membership
benefits

Discover all of the benefits of being part of a global community of addictions nurses. We also offer discounts on membership dues for those in lower-income countries.

Join IntNSA Connecticut today

With a variety of educational and networking opportunities,  access to our Journal on Addictions Nursing and discounts on our annual conference, there has never been a better time to join IntNSA.