ADVISORY/Hazelden Springbrook Sponsors May 6 Addiction Conference in Hawaii.

NEWBERG, Ore. -- The phone number in the last paragraph and contact information should read 866-866-4662, ext. 379 (sted 866-866-4379).

The corrected release reads:

ADVISORY/Hazelden Springbrook Sponsors May 6 Addiction Conference in Hawaii

William C. Moyers, one of the nation's most sought after speakers on the topic of addiction, will deliver the keynote address at "Meeting the Challenge: Treating Addiction in the 21st Century." The full-day conference, aimed at substance abuse counselors and healthcare professionals who work with the chemically dependent, will highlight the most current advances in chemical dependency treatment. It takes place May 6 at the Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa Marriott in Honolulu and features presentations by some of the most renowned experts in Hawaii and from the world-renowned Hazelden Foundation.

Moyers, vice president for external affairs at Hazelden, will present "Unmask the Stigma." Moyers "carries the message" about addiction and recovery into the public arena, especially to policy makers and civic groups across America. He uses his own personal experience to highlight the power of addiction and the power of recovery.

Individual presentations and panel discussions will be delivered by an unparalleled group of experts including:

--George Carlson, MD, president, Hawaii Society of Addiction Medicine 

--William Frees Haning III, MD, FASAM, associate dean for graduate affairs, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii 

--Shane Haydon, PhD, vice president, Hazelden Springbrook

--Kevin Kunz, MD, MPH, FASAM, medical director, Kona Addiction Services

--Michael McCann, MA, associate director, director of research and co-founder, Matrix Institute.

--Marvin Seppala, MD, chief medical officer, Hazelden Foundation

"Meeting the Challenge" is sponsored by Hazelden Springbrook, a premier treatment facility in Newberg, Oregon. Registration for this groundbreaking conference, including continental breakfast and luncheon, is only $45, thanks to a generous grant from Hazelden. Space is limited, and reservations can be made by calling Jason Temchin toll-free at 866-866-4662, ext. 379.