Harald Klingemann is a sociologist who has researched natural recovery (self-change) from substance use. He studied at Cologne University where he received the Doctor of Economics and Social Science. He is a senior scientist at Bern University of the Arts/communication design. Research interests: Sociology of Time, treatment systems and the natural history of addiction careers for which he received the honorary doctor of the University of Stockholm in 2003.
Kari Lossius is a psychologist and Clinic Director at Stiftelsen Bergensklinikkene who has specialized in women and alcohol and written a book on the subject. She will discuss the clinical practice of gender segregated substance abuse treatment.