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Show NEWS MARCH 04, 2013 Ai UVU's Addiction Conference Discussions ranged from prescription drugs to pornography at this year's addiction conference Do you feel like you're ready to lead and mold the minds of young journalists? By Nathan Turner Reporter nathanturneruvu@gmail.com UVU's Conference on Addiction was held Feb. 22 in the Student Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The conference covered topics from prescription drug abuse to pornography to gambling. The opening keynote address was given by Alema Harrington, the host of "Jazz Game Night" and the anchor of BYU football pre-game show "Countdown to Kickoff." Harrington gave his personal story of going "from rock bottom to rock solid," and introduced the acronym that helped him with recovery, H.O.P.E.: humility, open-mindedness, patience and enthusiasm. The luncheon keynote address was given by John T. Carnevale in the Grande Ballroom. Canevale's address focused on the direction the United States drug policy is taking and the experience he had working under four drug administrations in Washington D.C. "At least decriminalization [of marijuana] has a lot more regulatory constraints around it," Carnevale said. "[However] I'd rather start with neither." Carnevale also talked about the danger America is in since Obama downgraded the position of "Drug Czar" from a cabinetlevel to a sub-cabinet position. He pointed out some of the effects this decision has had on the nation already, like shifting the focus of the topic from the government to those in favor of decriminalization. He said that out of all the administrations in the past century, Nixon's administration had the best ideas when it came to drug policy. This is because Nixon's administration stressed the importance of treatment opposed to incarceration. "A jail cell might cost you $25,000 a year, treatment may be only $5000," Carnevale said. "After incarceration they will still need treatment." Do you have a vision for the UVU Review? If so, apply to be the 2013-2014 Editor-in-Chief! saliva omtwia 031VOD DLISYld Applications available: Monday. March 18, 2013 Due by: Monday, April 1, 2013 at 4 p.m. to Brent Sumner SC 220A Interviews will be held on Friday, For questions, contact Brent Sumner at sumnerbr@uvu.edu LAURA FOX/UVU REVIEW Gambling is often overshadowed by other addictions such as presripction drug abuse and pornography. UVU UT H VALLEY LINIVER5IT Be Part oC pie Pack =04 = BECOME A PILOT AVIATION SCIENCE white earning your degree! '? • UVU has one of the nation's leading collegiate aviation programs • Financial assistance available • State of the art aircraft and simulators Classes offered on site at the Provo Airport Aviation Administration and Professional Pilot degree emphases available AVIATION SCIENCE 114 Lease today for spring - sU TAN VAL LE' PAMO N33415 and summer a J rates starting at 7. 0 ii Call leasing office for more details V Call to schedule your introductory flight and tour (888) 901-7192 www.FlyUVU.com 0 0 0 • • • • Award-winning Residence Life Program Free stand-up tanning booth for residents Monthly activities for residents Newly renovated fitness center Fully furnished apartments Basketball court Sand volleyball court Fastest internet in Orem On UTA bus route to UVU and BYU 24 hour emergency maintenance staff Two sparkling pools and jacuzzis Laundry facilities in each building Private and shared bedrooms Walking distance from UVU All InC, OsiVe, Eloi-431-0000 S 135o W, Orem, UT 84(358 • PIN PNwetti/e44,e. v |