Keith Humphreys, Ph.D. Professor of Psychiatry, Stanford University Research Career Scientist, Dept. of Veterans Affairs

What Brought Prior Recovery Movements to Grief? The usual isms + some addiction-specific ones Destructive internal squabbles Seizing defeat from the jaws of victory

The Usual Isms + Some Addiction- Specific Ones Being in Recovery Doesnt Immunize People from Racism, Sexism and Classism Recovery has its own isms Type of Drug Ill-chosen Badges of Honor Route to Recovery

How Has the Current U.S. Recovery Movement Avoided These Problems (So Far)? Part I More than anything else, the conscious, sustained commitment to diversity in all forms has been critical This includes the concept of many pathways to recovery

How Has the Current U.S. Recovery Movement Avoided These Problems (So Far)? Part II A core of highly skilled, diverse leaders who can put the movements needs above their own Agreed on a few simple but important ideas Changes in the broader culture

Two Nations Separated by Different Cultural Myths Any child can grow up to be President of the United States! Let me hear your accent, and I will tell you what your father did for a living.

Expectations of the State and Professional Helpers Leave it to the professionals If you want something done right…