These short presentations are to help people who are affected by the diseases of addiction and mental illness. They are not designed to replace any of the standard ways these diseases are treated but rather to be an adjunct to expand on the standard ways of treating these diseases.

The presentation is divided into four parts:

1. Diagnosis and the Continuum of Care
2. Brain Chemistry of Addiction and Mental Illness
3. The Relapse Process
4. How Groups Work