Brentwood 12/7/2011 4:39:50 AM
General Barry R. McCaffrey to Speak at Freedom & Recovery Conference
Four-star general will speak at conference highlighting mental health and addiction treatment for service members.
Over the past decade, terms such as post-traumatic stress disorder have become common. With President Obama's plans to bring troops home by the end of this year, it is anticipated that these soldiers will need help processing the trauma they have experienced. Foundations Recovery Network will address this subject head-on as they host their 35th national conference, Freedom & Recovery: Integrated Mental Health and Addiction Treatment for Service Members. The conference will take place April 23-26, 2012 in San Diego, CA, at the Hotel del Coronado.
The initial keynote address is being presented by CRC Health Group and General Barry McCaffrey will address the audience regarding the need for comprehensive substance abuse and mental health services. Specifically, he will target “Honoring our Veterans after They Honor Us.” McCaffrey will discuss the unmet substance abuse and mental health needs of veterans returning from America's conflicts abroad. He will present numbers that show the dimensions of the problem, including PTSD, drug & alcohol-related issues, as well as possible ways to move forward. As the nation's former “Drug Czar”, Barry McCaffrey has first-hand, applicable knowledge regarding this very time-sensitive topic.
About Freedom & Recovery
This conference will put attendees in the midst of top experts who will present evidence-based practices for treating veterans, service members, and their families. Over the course of the three-day event, participants will hear from more than 45 qualified professionals who will discuss treatment strategies for PTSD and other trauma-related behaviors specific to this demographic. For more information or to register, go to www.FoundationsEvents.com or call 877.345.3274.
About Barry McCaffrey
General McCaffrey was the nation's Cabinet Officer in charge of U.S. Drug Policy and also served in the United States Army for 32 years. This highly decorated veteran received three Purple Heart medals for wounds received in four combat tours and was twice awarded the Silver Star for valor, as well as the Distinguished Service Cross. Before leaving government service, he received the Department of Health and Human Services’ Lifetime Achievement Award for Extraordinary Achievements in the Field of Substance Abuse Prevention.
About CRC Health Group
CRC Health Group, founded in 1995, is the largest provider of specialized behavioral healthcare services in the U.S. They provide clinically sound, researched-based treatment options at 145 facilities conveniently located throughout the United States. A variety of therapeutic programs are offered making them uniquely qualified to treat patients at every level of care. CRC maintains their corporate offices in Cupertino, California.
About Foundations Recovery Network
Foundations Recovery Network is the premier provider of integrated treatment for substance abuse and mental health concerns. The FRN family of treatment facilities includes Michael’s House in Palm Springs, Calif.; The Canyon in Malibu, Calif.; La Paloma in Memphis, Tenn., and FRN Atlanta, a full-service outpatient treatment center in Atlanta, Ga. FRN offers a continuum of care for those battling with co-occurring disorders, including outpatient services, vocational rehabilitation and residential programs.
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