John Schwarzlose, CEO of Betty Ford Center will kick off the conference delivering the keynote presentation on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.The Moment of Change includes six keynote addresses and 35 workshops led by more than 40 of the industry’s leading experts on addiction and recovery. The field of intervention and addiction treatment is always growing and expanding, so events like this one are particularly important for professionals to stay on top of the latest advances, clinical studies, trends and varying approaches to treatment.
Continuing education credits are also available, with the conference allowing attendees to gain valuable knowledge about the process of intervention as it relates to addiction and mental illness.
Many special networking events are scheduled, including a comedy night with Tom Simmons, “Safe and Sober” night at Costas and a special outdoor evening cook at The Grove.
For more information or to register, go to www.foundationsevents.com or call 877-345-3274.
About Foundations Recovery Network
Foundations Recovery Network, based in Nashville, Tenn., is one of the premier organizations for treating persons with addiction and mental health disorders. Their integrated treatment approach, focusing on a Dual Diagnosis model, is put into action at all of their facilities, which include Michael’s House in Palm Springs, Calif.; La Paloma in Memphis, Tenn., and The Canyon in Malibu, Calif.
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