This event features workshops and general sessions presented by nationally known experts that have developed strategies for effectively reaching today’s incarcerated drug offender and helping them to successfully reenter back into the community. Conference presenters include: Dr. Stanton Samenow, Delbert Boone, Dr. David Ohlms, Dr. Cardwell C. Nuckols, Carl Reddick, Gayl Edmunds, Ed Roberts, Darryl Turpin, Dr. Fred Dyer, William Warr, Bobbie Godwin. Wendel Arms and more. Key topics wlll psychology of addiction, challenges of reentry, relapse prevention, effective treatment and case management. ================================================================== 11th National Conference on Addiction & Criminal Behavior Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark St. Louis, MO August 12 – 15, 2012 "Understanding the parallels of addiction, criminal behavior & the challenges of reentry” Topics included: Effectively Treating Heroin Addiction Inside the Criminal Mind Key Elements to Reentry Planning Commitment to Change Current Drug Trends Psychology of Addiction Managing the Angry Aggressive Client Why We Are Failing At Rehab & Reentry Gangs in the 21st Century Providing Strength Based Intervention for Juveniles Co-Occurring Disorders Criminal Thinking & Addiction Treatment The Science of Recovery Understanding Anti-social Behavior Juvenile Specific Treatment Issues Understanding the Genetics of Addiction Surviving Evidence-Based Practices Understanding the 12-Steps of Recovery The Challenges of Reentry Working Within A Correctional Setting Evidence Based Practices Working with Client Resistance Transitioning Juvenile Offenders Back Into Society Co-dependency - Professional Perspectives Suicide Prevention