Haymarket Center - Presentations

Cardwell C. Nuckols, Ph.D . has been described as “one of the most influential clinical trainers in America.” Dr. Nuckols is widely published, having authored more than 50 journal articles, 30 books and workbooks, 38 DVDs, CDs and videos, and 17 audiotape series. During his career, Dr. Nuckols has been awarded national honors including the SECAD, Swinyard and Gooderham awards, as well as, being recognized for his contributions to The American Society of Addiction Medicine’s Patient Placement Criteria. Dr. Nuckols is on the review board of Counselor Magazine and serves as the conference chairperson for numerous national conferences. Dr. Nuckols’ educational background includes advanced work in medical research, pharmacology, education and psychology. His practical approach comes from working with people in various business and clinical settings. Dr. Nuckols has consulted with The Central Labor Council (AFL-CIO), United Auto Workers, Stouffers, Boeing, Dupont, General Motors, Bechtel-Bettis, Ford Motor Co., United Airlines and other industries in the area of enhancing productivity. He served as a trainer and consultant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), federal court systems, and branches of the armed forces specializing in the areas of anti-sociality, violence, and trauma. Dr. Nuckols’ passion and mission is to assist in the translation of emerging scientific research into information and technique helpful to those who do the important work of helping alcoholics, addicts and those suffering from co-occurring disorders find their personal road to recovery.

Daniel H. Angres, M.D. has been involved in the field of addiction medicine since 1982. He was the founder and medical director of Rush Behavioral Health, a multi-site chemical dependency treatment program which was acquired by Resurrection Behavioral Health in 2007. He is now the medical director of addiction services for Resurrection Behavioral Health – Addiction Services (RBH-AS). Dr. Angres’ specialty area is the treatment of professionals, especially those in the healthcare professions. Dr. Angres is a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Illinois, College of Medicine. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with Added Qualifications in Addiction Psychiatry. Dr. Angres is also certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and is past president of the Illinois Society of Addiction Medicine. He has served on the faculty for the ASAM Certification Exam Review Course and was co-chairman for the Midwest Test Development Committee for ASAM.

Dr. Angres has lectured extensively in the area of addictions, including the disease model of addiction, dual diagnosis, personality disorders, treatment of professionals, and the utilization of meditation and mindfulness in addiction treatment. He is a lead author of a textbook on chemical dependency and the physician, Healing the Healer, (PsychoSocial Press, 1999) and has published extensively in peer reviewed journals. He has been included in both Best Doctors and Top Doctors for over a decade. He has served on multiple committees and recently was given the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illinois Society of Addiction Medicine. He is currently focusing on self-report facilitated individual treatment planning and evidence-based treatment approaches.

Lisa M. Najavits, Ph.D., ABPP, is Professor of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine; Lecturer, Harvard Medical School; clinical psychologist at the National Center for PTSD, Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System; and clinical associate, McLean Hospital. She is author of the books Seeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse (2002) and A Woman’s Addiction Workbook (New Harbinger Press; 2002), as well as over 125 professional publications. In 1997 she was recipient of the Young Professional Award of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies; in 1998 the Early Career Award of the Society for Psychotherapy Research; and in 2004 the Emerging Leadership Award of the American Psychological Association’s Committee on Women. She is past-president of the New England Society for Behavior Analysis and Therapy; and on the advisory boards of Psychotherapy Research, the journal of Traumatic Stress, and the Journal of Gambling Studies. Dr. Najavits has received a variety of National Institutes of Health research grants, including an Independent Scientist Career Award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. She is a licensed psychologist in Massachusetts; a psychotherapy supervisor; and conducts a psychotherapy practice. She received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Vanderbilt University ( Nashville, Tennessee) and her bachelor’s degree with honors from Columbia University ( New York, New York). Her major clinical and research interests include: trauma; posttraumatic stress disorder; substance abuse; and psychotherapy outcome research.