Meetings and Conferences
The METH Crisis Dec 5 - 7
DECEMBER 5-7, 2007
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Presented By: CELEBRATING TWENTY-FOUR YEARS OF SERVICE TO INDIAN COUNTRY
Ted Quasula, Chief of Police, North Las Vegas Paiute Tribe
Mo Reyna, Retired, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This Training Session Will Examine:
History of Methamphetamine in this country
The Meth Abuser
Chemical Makeup of Methamphetamine
Manufacturing Processes
New Trends in Meth Labs
Basic Toxicology
Chemical and Physical Hazards
Safety Precaustion for entering clandestine laboratory
Hazard Assessment & abatement
This conference will be conducted at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, All individuals are
responsible for their own lodging. The Flamingo is holding a block of rooms at a rate of $9.00 (single/double),
plus tax (9%) and an energy surcharge per room night, for participants. This special rate will be available until
Sunday, November 4th. To reserve a room at the Flamingo, please call the Hotel and state that you are with the
National Indian Justice Center.
Flamingo Hotel & Casino
3555 Las Vegas Blvd. So.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(888) 902-9929
TUITION:
The tuition fee to attend this training session is $485 per person. The deadline for registration is Friday,
November 30th and registration will be limited.
Please complete the registration form and return by mail or fax to:
NIJC
5250 Aero Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA, 95403
Phone: (707) 579-5507
Fax: (707) 579-9019
E-mail:
2007 International Drug Policy Reform Conference Dec 5 - 8
The International Drug Policy Reform Conference is the world’s principal gathering of people who believe the war on drugs is doing more harm than good.
No better opportunity exists to learn about drug policy and to strategize and mobilize for reform.
The 2007 International Drug Policy Reform Conference will address a wide range of policy.
This year’s conference will be held at the Astor Crowne Plaza in the legendary French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana.
For a PDF of the conference brochure CLICK HERE.
National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children (NADEC) Dec 6 - 7
Dear Tribal Nations Working Group Member:
NADEC is a non-profit organization whose work is dedicated to addressing community and system issues which affect the safety and well-being of children whose caregivers abuse substances. NADEC relies on the dedication, knowledge and productivity of the working groups that contribute their time, knowledge and experience to develop a range of resources and strategies as well as to identify research, collect data and provide public speakers in specific topic areas. The current working groups are made up of heath professionals, substance abuse treatment providers, law enforcement officers, social workers, attorneys, judicial officials, community educators, and researchers.
The working groups are:
Building a DEC Effort
Child Focused Working Group
Developmental, Psychological and Social Issues Working Group
Initial Response, Assessment & Decision Making Working Group
(Law Enforcement, Child Welfare, Prosecution & Court Working Group)
Education & Training Working Group
Environmental & Medical Workgroup
Prevention Working Group
National Conference Working Group
Needs Assessment & Data Collection Working Group
Treatment and Case Management Working Group
Tribal Nations Working Group
We know that it is important for you to represent your tribe or organization in efforts such as this that have a potential for broad impact on all of Indian Country. Enclosed is a short fact sheet with information that is specific to Tribal Issues for you to share with your colleagues, supervisors, Tribal leaders and others to help them understand the importance of your role with NADEC. We know that your Tribe’s support is important to your involvement in the Tribal Nations Work Group and your attendance at the first Tribal Nations Work Group planning meeting on December 6 and 7, 1007 in Albuquerque, N. M. Although there are no funds to cover your time, NADEC is able to cover travel and lodging expenses for this event.
To confirm your availability for the December meeting and your willingness to make at least a one year commitment to the Tribal Nations Work Group,
please reply to Susannah Carroll at or 303.413.3063.
In addition, please send a brief biographical paragraph which can be shared with other Tribal Nations Work Group members to include any information
specific to your work with methamphetamine issues and/or other substance abuse issues and children.
If you have any questions or concerns about the plans for the December meeting or the Tribal Nations Work Group,
feel free to contact either of us at the numbers listed below our names.
Thank you for your willingness to participate in this crucial opportunity
to develop Tribal specific strategies and resources. We look forward to working with you!
Susannah Carroll Diane Payne, Tribal Nations Work Group Chair
Program Manager Children’s Justice Specialist
National Alliance for Tribal Law & Policy Institute
Drug Endangered Children or 907-770-1950
303.413.3063
Drive Hammered, Get Nailed ~ 20th Annual Impaired Driver Traffic Safety Conference Dec 11-12
Sponsored by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.
This two-day conference will include topics:
Deferred Prosecution; DUI/Community Task Forces; Preventing Youth Impaired Driving, Supervision of DUI Offenders, and more.
Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Seattle Airport.
A limited number of scholarships are available.
Contact Shelly Baldwin, 360-753-4175 or
Details: http://www.wtsc.wa.gov/resources/events.php#ImpairedConf
Meth Awareness Conference Jan 9 - 11 2008
5th Annual Statewide
Methamphetamine and Substance Abuse Conference
Parkway Plaza Convention Centre
January 9, 10 & 11 th , 2008
Host: Casper Police Department
The Meth Awareness Conference will be held on January 9th through January 11th, 2008 at the Parkway Plaza and Convention Centre.
Conference Fee Schedule
Registration $100
Booth Space $100
Bronze Sponsorship $150
Recognition in registration materials/booth
Silver Sponsorship $250
Recognition in registration materials/booth/banner space
Gold Sponsorship $500
Recognition in all printed materials/booth space/banner space/two free registrations
Platinum Sponsorship $1000
Recognition in all printed materials/opening and closing recognition/booth/banner space in main conference room/five free registrations
For further information concerning Booth registration and/or sponsorships, please contact
Mary Ellen Stewart at (307) 235-8225 or
Click here to download a copy of the conference agenda meth conference (PDF format; last updated September 14, 2007).
Click here to view the Wyoming State-Wide Meth. Conference Brochure (PDF).
2nd National Conference on Methamphetamine, HIV, and Hepatitis
This conference will bring together experts from prevention, treatment, public health, law enforcement, and government.
Topics will include family impact, research, innovative service, delivery, and rural and urban response.
The issues at the heart of this conference include human resources, information, new discoveries, policies as well as management,
political commitment, innovation, and compassions.
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Recommended Hotel: Salt Lake City Hilton City Center, (801) 328-2000, use code “NMP†for special rate
Online Registration: https://www.xmission.com/~uhrcmeth/registration.php
Date: Thursday, February 1, 2007 - Saturday, February 3, 2007 (every Day)
Medication Abuse: Over-the-Counter & Prescription Drug Abuse & Dependence February 07 2008
Presented by Medical Education Services Inc, Professional Development Network. (Lynnwood, WA)
Presenter: Rand L. Kannenberg, MA, LAC, CCM, CCS, Director of Criminal Justice Addiction Services in Lakewood, Colorado.
This 1-day training is for counselors, nurses, psychotherapists, pharmacists, corrections workers, and others.
CEU available. Cost: $187 before Jan. 28, $217 after.
Details & registration: http://www.meds-pdn.com
10th Annual Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine (Seattle) March 06 2008
Sponsored by the Washington Society of Addiction Medicine (WSAM).
Featured speaker will be Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse.
Location: Columbia Tower in downtown Seattle. CME available.
Visit the WSAM Conference website for more information as it becomes available
Cracked But Not Broken: Shaping New Knowledge into Treatment for Amphetamine & Crack Dependent Youth
April 18 2008
(Vancouver, BC)
International conference sponsored by the UBC Centre for Health and Evaluation Outcome Sciences and UBC Institute for Mental Health.
Workshop topics include:
Methamphetamine and crack use from an international and transcultural perspective;
Risk behavior and special challenges: Pregnancy and motherhood, physical illness;
Associated concurrent disorders;
Mechanisms of action and pharmacotherapies;
and Psychosocial approaches and systems of care.
Details and registration: http://www.cheos.ubc.ca/news/conference-april18-20.html
Tribal Healing and Wellness Conference (Suquamish, WA) May 5 - 6 2008
This one-and-a-half day conference will bring together invited representatives from the 29 federally recognized tribes,
other American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) agencies, and urban AIAN communities to identify health disparity issues
of concern to Tribal communities, practice-based and evidence-based approaches currently in use, and other interventions that have been developed
by Tribal communities that appear promising and may benefit from further evaluation.
Hosted by the UW Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute in collaboration with the Washington State Dept. of Social & Health Services Indian Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC),
and the American Indian Health Commission for Washington State (AIHC).
Contact: or
Details forthcoming on the conference website: adai.washington.edu/TribalConference/
Idaho Conference on Alcohol and Drug Dependency (Boise, ID) May 19 - 22 2008
This is the 24th annual meeting, and is the leading alcohol & drug abuse conference in Idaho.
The conference will be held at Boise State University.
Contact: 208-466-2519.
Web: http://www.attendicadd.com/
IHS SAMHSA National Behavioral Health Meeting June 16 - 20 2008
CONTACT: Wilbur Woodis, 301-443-6581,
Sponsor: IHS
Registration Fee: $0.00
Location: No location specified
Questions?
Washington State DASA Conferences
Sponsored by DASA, coordinated by CASAT
Upcoming Conferences:
2008 Say It Out Loud (SIOL) Conference
Date: May 9, 2008
Location: Shoreline Conference Center, Shoreline, Washington
2008 Institute on Addictions Treatment Conference
Date: June 25-27, 2008
Location: Yakima Convention Center, Yakima, Washington
2008 Co-Occurring Disorders Conference
Date: September 29-30, 2008
Location: Yakima Convention Center, Yakima, Washington
2008 Prevention Summit
Date: October 17-18, 2008
Location: Yakima Convention Center, Yakima, Washington
