About BFI Conferences

The Betty Ford Institute is dedicated to exploring and resolving controversial questions and critical issues in the field of addiction through Consensus Conferences. Topics have included:

• Parenting in Recovery
• Addiction Studies in Graduate Medical Education Curriculum
• Addiction Treatment Continuing Care
• The Definition of "Recovery"

About Our Approach

Our approach, which combines action research with systems consultation and intervention, is dividied into four parts:

1. Identify a critical or contentious problem in the field;
2. Convene a small group of experts to explore it;
3. Summarize the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the conference in the form of a Stategy for Change; and

4. Stage a follow-up conference in 18-24 months to evaluate and ensure successful implementation of the Recommendations and Strategy for Change.

BFI Conferences to Date

"Breaking Intergenerational Cycles of Addiction:  Parent-focused Strategies" (September,2010)
"Addressing the Crisis: Helping Graduate Medical Education Integrate Addiction..." (December, 2008)
"What is Recovery Redux?" (September, 2008)
"Extending the Benefits of Addiction Treatment; Practical Strategies for Continuing..." (October, 2007)
"What is Recovery? A Working Definition from the Betty Ford Institute." (September, 2006)

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