CONTACT:  Brian Ruberry
                      for National Council
                      301-948-1709, br@allhealthpr.com

New Mental Health And Addiction Treatments Unveiled
At National Council’s Annual Meeting, May 1-3 In Boston

More than 100 presentations on topics like new treatments for addictions, emerging treatment technologies for ADHD and traumatic brain injury, and the latest recovery trends and techniques will be held during the 38th National Council Conference, May 1-3, 2008 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.

Highlights include presentations on timely issues such as:
• Addictions: The Biochemistry of Addictions, The Challenge of Medication-Assisted Treatment, and What Works in Treating Addictions
• Emerging Treatment Technologies: EEG, Neurofeedback and Emerging Treatment for ADHD, Addictions and Traumatic Brain Injury
• Children & Youth: ADHD Update, How to Engage Children and Families in Treatment, and Treating Children with Extreme Behavior Disorders
• Treatment is Not Enough: Working with Ex-offenders to Attain and Maintain Employment
• Treating Mental Illnesses and Addiction Disorders Among Returning Troops
 
Among the featured speakers are: James Carville, political strategist; Jim Collins, management educator; Mark McClellan, former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Lorraine Bracco, actress and author; Nic and David Sheff, authors; Christopher Kennedy Lawford, actor and author; and Kitty and Michael Dukakis, co-author of Shock and former Governor of Massachusetts and 1988 Democratic candidate for President, respectively.

WHO    National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare

WHAT   38th National Council Conference

WHERE   Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, MA

WHEN   May 1-3, 2008

PRESS REGISTRATION  Credentialed media may receive press badges and complimentary registration by contacting Brian Ruberry, 301-948-1709, br@allhealthpr.com

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The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) association of 1,400 behavioral healthcare organizations that provide treatment and rehabilitation for mental illnesses and addictions disorders to nearly six million adults, children and families in communities across the country. The National Council and its members bear testimony to the fact that medical, social, psychological and rehabilitation services offered in community settings help people with mental illnesses and addiction disorders recover and lead productive lives.