Dr. Freese is Co-Director of the YMSM + LGBT Center of Excellence. He is also the Director of Training for the UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) and the Principal Investigator and Director of the Pacific Southwest Addictions Technology Transfer Center (PSATTC).

Dr. Freese has worked in the addiction field since 1983 and has developed and conducted trainings in 46 US states and internationally. He has conducted trainings on a wide variety of topics including implementing integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, SBIRT, medication assisted treatment, common medical issues in patients with substance use disorders and culturally responsive treatment for LGBT clients.

When he isn’t traveling or running conferences for 1000 attendees, Dr. Freese enjoys spending time with his family in Glendale, California. The photo includes his husband Paul and dogs Hazel and Henry.