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The Professional in Residence Program (PIR) provides professionals from many different fields the opportunity to learn about the disease of addiction and the Betty Ford Center's method of recovery. Police officers, probation officers, lawyers, psychiatrists, teachers, administrators of schools, CEO's of various organizations, and counseling students – to name a few – have all attended the PIR Program. These professionals spend a week with patients and family members in order to gain a deeper understanding of the chronic nature of addiction and the life-time role recovery plays in their lives. Because of the new knowledge and understanding these professionals gain from their PIR experience they have a deeper understanding of the disease and how to direct the addict towards finding a solution.

Professionals in this program participate in the primary residential treatment units and receive a deeper understanding of the treatment process and planning through extended involvement with patients and staff.
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Professionals in this program participate with family members and friends of patients to understand the impact alcoholism or addiction to other drugs can have on the non-drinking or non-using family members. Professionals participate with family members in lectures, group therapy, meals, activities, and spend time with staff in case planning/review sessions.
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To apply for these or other programs, please click above or call the Professionals Education Program at:

(800) 434-7365, ext. 4108
or (760) 773-4108
or send an e-mail to .

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