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2005 Siebel Scholars Annual Conference
University of Chicago
Reducing Methamphetamine Abuse in America

Friday, October 28

6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Welcome Event
Alder Planetarium, Galileo Cafe'

6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cocktail Reception

7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Dinner Keynote
The Honorable Michael Leavitt
Secretary of Health and Human Services

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Dinner

9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Sky Theater
HBO Documentary Crank: Made in America
Hosted by Director Eames Yates

Saturday, October 29

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast
University of Chicago
Ida Noyes Hall, Cloister Club

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Welcome Address
Ida Noyes Hall, Max Palevsky Room
Tom Siebel

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Meth in America—Part 1: Why Is This Drug So Deadly?

A distinguished panel discusses what makes this drug different from other illegal substances. What is its impact on the community? On family and child welfare? On law enforcement? On the environment and the economy?

Panelists:

  • Dr. Thomas McLellan, executive director of the Treatment Research Institute
  • Bryan Samuels, director of the Illinois Department of Children & Family Health Services
  • Dr. David Murray, special assistant to the director, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
  • General Barry McCaffrey, former director ONDCP
  • Eames Yates, director HBO documentary, Crank: Made in America

Moderator: Mr. Sam Donaldson, Emmy Award winner and currently host of ABC News Now, the ABC News digital network

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch
University of Chicago
Ida Noyes Hall, Cloister Club

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Meth in Amerca—Part II: How Do We Fight the Growing Meth Problem?

A panel of experts takes an inside look at the different approaches that are being used to combat this drug. Does prevention work? Is incarceration the answer? What about supply reduction? Are specific Meth treatment approaches required?

Panelists:

  • Dr. Alex Stalcup, executive director of the New Leaf Treatment Center, and addiction specialist
  • Dr. David Murray, special assistant to the director, ONDCP
  • Mike McGrath, attorney general of Montana
  • Carren Clem, student, family support resource
  • Special Agent Rick Sanders, Chicago Field Division, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Montana Meth Project Presentation
Thomas M. Siebel, chairman,
Montana Meth Project

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Cocktail Reception and Evening Event
Buddy Guy's Legends
Downtown Chicago

Sunday, October 30

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Closing Breakfast and Meth Assignment
Marriott Chicago, Downtown Magnificent Mile
Tom Siebel
Siebel Scholars Class of 2006

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Closing Breakfast and Program Feedback
Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
Siebel Scholars Alumni


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