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The Road to Recovery 2007 Ask the Expert Series

Ask the Expert: Dr. Wilson M. Compton
Director, Division of Epidemiology, Services and Prevention Research, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health

Treatment 101

(March 2007)

Dr. Wilson M. ComptonView the Ask the Expert Q & A for the Treatment 101 Webcast

 This show examines the various available treatment methods, including inpatient and outpatient programs, medication-assisted therapies, and support groups for the effected individual as well as for his or her family, friends, and coworkers.

Ask the Expert: Rita L. Nieves, RN, MPH
Director, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, Boston Public Health Commission

Alcohol en la Comunidad Latina-Producido en español

(April 2007)

Rita L. Nieves, RN, MPH This program examines, in Spanish, issues surrounding alcohol abuse and dependence specific to the Latino community in the United States, and it will provide resources on where help and assistance can be found.

Ask the Expert: Kathryn Icenhower, Ph.D., LCSW
Director, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, Boston Public Health Commission

Helping Families Find Recovery

(May 2007)

Kathryn Icenhower, Ph.D., LCSWView the Ask the Expert Q & A for the Helping Families Find Recovery Webcast

 This show examines how foster care programs, family drug courts, mutual support groups, community-based organizations, and other services are helping families walk the road to recovery together.

Ask the Expert: Ellen Gerrity, Ph.D.
Associate Director, UCLA-Duke University National Center for Child Traumatic Stress

The Financial and Medical Benefits of Treatment for Health Care Providers and Insurers

(June 2007)

Ellen Gerrity, Ph.D. This show examines the insurance and health care benefits and options for individuals seeking treatment or individuals already in recovery from addiction to drugs and/or alcohol.

Ask the Expert: Roger H. Peters, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor, Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute

Treatment and Recovery: Reducing the Burden on the Justice System and Society

(July 2007)

Roger H. Peters, Ph.D. This show examines the relationship between addiction treatment and recovery and the criminal justice system. It will focus on both the practical and economic benefits to society from treating substance abuse and dependence issues surrounding the criminal justice system.

Ask the Expert: Rebecca Adkins, R.N.
Occupational Health Manager, Rio Tinto Minerals Americas

Improving the Bottom Line: Supporting Treatment Profits Employers and Employees

(August 2007)

Rebecca Adkins, R.N. This show examines the issues related to addiction in the workforce such as: how to identify where a problem exists, when to intervene and how, and what can be done. It also will demonstrate how employee assistance programs are beneficial to the addicted individual, their family members, and the company.

Ask the Expert: Paul N. Samuels, JD
Director and President of the Legal Action Center, New York

Investing in Treatment: Policymakers' Positive Impact on Their Community

(September 2007)

Paul N. Samuels, JD This show examines the roles of civic and elected officials in fighting substance abuse and dependence, as well as steps they can take to improve their communities' well-being.

Ask the Expert: Todd Molfenter, Ph.D
Deputy Director, NIATx

Improving Addiction Treatment Services: Taking Action Now

(September 2007)

Todd Molfenter, Ph.D This show examines the roles of civic and elected officials in fighting substance abuse and dependence, as well as steps they can take to improve their communities' well-being.