Addiction Research & Therapy

Rick Krueger’s presentation will discuss the use of an integrated service treatment approach addressing the whole person including mind, body and spirit. His presentation covers how the integration of these services plays an important role in the long-term success of individuals recovering from substance abuse, mental illness and cognitive challenges. His presentation

will discuss illness management and recovery (IMR), an evidence-based mental illness and chemical dependency (MI/CD) treatment practice, Trauma Informed Services, Resiliency , Mindfulness-based meditation, Th erapeutic exercise, and adapted yoga. Rick will review outcome studies of both Illness Management Recovery and therapeutic exercise. Additionally, he will review a promising study of the Use of Mindfulness mediation with clients with a Substance Use Disorder.