This seminar is the outgrowth of a two-year project to identify promising and effective adolescent substance abuse prevention and treatment programs. Drawing from the chapters these respected scholars wrote for the book Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention: Evidence-Based Approaches to Prevention and Treatment, attendees will be presented with a social-historical overview of humanity's need for mind altering substances with special attention given to the "stepping stone" theory of addiction. Next, the biological/genetic need for mind-altering drugs is examined. This is followed by an overview of primary prevention.

Lastly, promising interventions are examined.

Register online at www.cfapress.org (click on Workshops & complete the Registration Form) or call 860-443-2896 x1400 or kullstroemc@cfapress.org

This conference at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, CT will bring attention to the role of resiliency and optimism in recovery for young children exposed to trauma.  It will raise awareness of the health implications of exposure to violence and other traumatic stress for children and their families.  The benefits of early intervention and prevention will be highlighted.  Families and communities can provide powerful antidotes to adverse childhood experiences when hope and connections are strengthened.

For more information and registration visit www.cliffordbeers.org

From all across the country, advocates, consumers, educators, researchers, business and community leaders, will gather this June 9-12th at Mental Health America’s 2010 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. This year’s theme, Get Connected:  Social Inclusion in Wellness and Recovery, will explore the importance of meaningful social roles and connections in maintaining health and achieving recovery. For registration and further information please click on their website www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conference