How do drug courts work and what role do they play in a persons recovery from substance abuse?
What avenues are available for youth and/or parents in order to find treatment services for an addicted family member? Why is it important to address co-occurring disorders simultaneously? e. Moderator and Panelists: Moderator: Ivette Torres, Associate Director for Consumer Affairs, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert L. Ayers, Jr. is the warden of San Quentin State Prison. He is responsible for ensuring public safety by maintaining a secure prison for staff and inmates. Melody M. Heaps is founder and president of TASC, Inc., an independent, not-for-profit agency that provides access to treatment for certain drug-involved individuals in Illinois who are referred by criminal justice, corrections, juvenile justice, and child welfare systems. TASC conducts clinical assessments, matches clients with appropriate community-based treatment programs, and provid
What avenues are available for youth and/or parents in order to find treatment services for an addicted family member? Why is it important to address co-occurring disorders simultaneously? Host: Ivette Torres, Associate Director for Consumer Affairs, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Content Providers: Robert L. Ayers, Jr. is the warden of San Quentin State Prison. He is responsible for ensuring public safety by maintaining a secure prison for staff and inmates. Melody M. Heaps is founder and president of TASC, Inc., an independent, not-for-profit agency that provides access to treatment for certain drug-involved individuals in Illinois who are referred by criminal justice, corrections, juvenile justice, and child welfare systems. TASC conducts clinical assessments, matches clients with appropriate community-based treatment programs, and provides ongoing cli
