Power, Fame & Recovery 2011: Conference Introduction

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Power and fame come in many forms. The impact on public figures—including elected officials, artists and musicians, and high networth executives—directly affects their experience with addiction, treatment and recovery. In partnership with MusiCares®, Foundations Recovery Network is proud to announce "Power, Fame & Recovery: Addiction, Health and Wellness in the Public Eye," our 34th national conference.

This conference will explore the dynamics of addiction and the unique treatment challenges faced by people of influence. Participants will learn the most effective methods to engage this population in treatment, including planning intervention strategies, handling delicate legal concerns, dealing with the media, integrating support systems in the treatment process, and understanding ethical issues for clinicians.

Whether your patient focus is Fortune 100 CEOs, struggling recording artists or smalltown mayors, "Power, Fame & Recovery" will provide key insights into the dynamics of influence and equip you with proven strategies for successful and long lasting recovery. From the ordinary to the extraordinary, wherever the spotlight shines, "Power, Fame & Recovery" will provide insight into enhancing the quality of care, professional responsibility and integrity in serving this unique population.

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SPECIAL GUESTS

	ROBERT SHAPIRO Attorney Robert Shapiro, one of the nation's most prominent attorneys will deliver the opening keynote discussing entertainment, law and the celebrity. Mr. Shapiro was profiled in the New York Times as one of the nation's most prominent attorneys. His list of high profile cases includes the defense of O.J. Simpson, Christan Brando, and Robert Evans. He is called upon frequently as a legal expert on network and cable televisions shows.
	CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY LAWFORD Attorney, Activist, Author Christopher Kennedy Lawford navigates between Washington DC and Los Angeles as an actor, author and advocate. Lawford has worked extensively in politics, government and the non-profit sector as well as spending twenty years in the film and television business as an actor, lawyer, executive, and producer. Before this, Lawford battled a drug and alcohol addiction for much of his young life. In recovery for more than 25 years, he now dedicates most of his time and energy in the hopes of making a difference in this global public health crisis.
	DR. PATRICK J. CARNES Executive Director, Gentle Path program, Pine Grove Behavioral Health Dr. Patrick J. Carnes is a nationally known speaker on addiction and recovery issues. Dr. Carnes is currently the Executive Director of the Gentle Path program at Pine Grove Behavioral Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He is the primary architect of Gentle Path treatment programs for the treatment of sexual and addictive disorders. He also pioneered the founding of the Certified Sex Addiction Therapist program.
	JIM RAMSTAD Senior Policy Advisor, Hazelden Foundation and the National Association of Drug Court Professionals Jim Ramstad served as a Member of Congress from Minnesota from 1991 until 2009. He was the chief co-sponsor of the landmark Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Parity Act, which became law in 2008. Jim was named "Legislator of the Year" by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Counselors in 1998, by the National Mental Health Association in 1999. Jim currently serves as Senior Policy Advisor to the Hazelden Foundation and the National Association of Drug Court Professionals. He is also a board member of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University.
	PAUL WILLIAMS Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe winning Hall of Fame songwriter Paul Williams is an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe winning Hall of Fame songwriter. "We've Only Just Begun," "Rainy Days on Mondays" "An Old Fashion Love Song" are a few titles among his timeless standards. Sober 20 years: his humorous observations of life, love and creativity are augmented by the education and knowledge he gained through his studies and certification as a Certified Drug Rehabilitation Counselor.