Responding to a Chronicle reader's excellent question about Seattle's harm reduction plan: I can honestly say this was never mentioned during any of the keynote addresses or break-out sessions I attended. However, the conference wasn't hosted by the city of Seattle but by the Institute for lntegral Development, which chose Seattle as the conference site for this year's annual event. The majority of our speakers talked more about prevention efforts and treatment plans for in-out patient substance abusers than the legal ramifications. [continues 432 words]
I just flew in from Seattle and man are my arms tired. I love that corny joke! Actually, I have just gotten back from Seattle where I attended the 19th annual Addictions and Behavioral Health Conference. This was my first time to the Evergreen State, and even though its famous for its coffee (which I don't drink) and its seafood (which I don't eat) and for its rain (which it only did once the four days I was there), I fell in love with the place. [continues 657 words]
