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Biography

William L. White

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William L. White is a Senior Research Consultant at Chestnut Health Systems/Lighthouse Institute and Past-Chair of the Board of Recovery Communities United. He has worked with recovery advocacy groups across the country. Bill has a Master's degree in Addiction Studies and 35 years of experience in the addictions field. He has authored or co-authored more than 140 articles and monographs, and eight books. His book, Slaying the Dragon - The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America, received the McGovern Family Foundation Award for the best book on addiction recovery. Bill was featured in the Bill Moyers' PBS special "Close To Home: Addiction in America" and Showtime's documentary "Smoking, Drinking and Drugging in the 20th Century." Bill also received the 2003 National Association of Addiction Treatment Provider's Michael Q. Ford Journalism Award.


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