Mental Health and Impaired Driving Research, Practice and Policy: The “What” vs. The “How.”

Mental health and substance use disorders are a contributing factor for nearly half of repeat impaired drivers and we cannot stop this revolving door without addressing the issue or connection between the two. Together, we will explore research-based solutions and review some of the assessment tools available to evaluate mental health in impaired driving offenders, including substance use disorders and other underlying conditions, to reduce recidivism.

Speakers: Sarah E Nelson, PHD, Director of Research, Division on Addiction, Cambridge Health Alliance, Associate Professor, Depart. Of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

Julie Seitz, Project Director, Impaired Driving Solutions (IDS), All Rise

Judge Kate Huffman