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NIDA Blending Addiction Science and Practice: Evidence-Based Treatment and
Prevention in Diverse Populations and Settings

Fantastic value – Early Registration only $79 for 12 continuing Education Credits. $69 Groups of 4 or more, $49 Students, and General $99.

Two Days and 30 Presentations!

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) invites you to join national experts, researchers, policymakers, and colleagues to learn about the latest research in the prevention and treatment of drug abuse and addiction. Designed to narrow the "translational gap", the 2010 NIDA Blending Conference will highlight the utilization of scientific evidence to support clinical practice with diverse populations and settings. Over 30 presentations are scheduled and include:

  • Promising New Treatments Including Vaccines
  • Substance Use Among High Risk Adolescents: Related Risks and Treatment Challenges
  • Veteran Issues and Substance Use Disorders
  • Treatment Through the Criminal Justice System
  • Evidence-Based Practices for Women
  • Smoking Prevention and Early Intervention

Plenary speakers include: NIDA's Director Nora Volkow, M.D.; Bill Miller, Ph.D.; Scott Henggeler, Ph.D.; Barbara McCrady, Ph.D.; and Donald Warne, M.D.

Poster Session

This year will highlight scientific posters each day of the conference. We are inviting two groups to submit posters: Individuals involved in NIDA's Clinical Trials Network (CTN) and professionals who are not affiliated with the CTN (General submission).

Community treatment providers, researchers, public health professionals, doctoral students and others are invited to submit a poster abstract for consideration as a poster presenter. Submissions for empirical posters are primarily encouraged, however theoretical posters and reports of work in progress may also be considered. Although original reports are preferred, posters displayed at a meeting within the past 12 months may also be accepted.

Please click here to download and submit an application form.

The application must be completed in full and submitted by February 20, 2010.

Additional Hotel Rooms Update

Both the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Hotel and the DoubleTree Albuquerque are now SOLD OUT. We have secured a limited number of additional rooms at the Best Western Rio Grande Inn (A Historic Old Town Hotel) which has a free shuttle to and from the NIDA Blending Conference. To receive the conference rate of $98 per night, you must mention "NIDA" when calling to make your reservation: 1(800) 959-4726 or 1(505) 843-9500.

Please note that the Gathering of Nations, North America's Biggest Powwow, is also being held April 22-24 in Albuquerque. This national event historically draws large audiences, which will result in an additional demand for lodging.

Notable Keynote/Plenary Speakers

include:

Nora Volkow, M.D.

Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse

William Miller, Ph.D.

University of New Mexico

Barbara McCrady, Ph.D.

University of New Mexico

Scott Henggeler, Ph.D.

Medical University of
South Carolina

Donald Warne,M.D.

Aberdeen Area Tribal
Chairman's Health Board

Click here to see Conference Program.

Special track focusing on Native American/American Indian and Substance Abuse issues will be offered along with many other diverse topics including: promising new vaccines, veterans' issues, treatment interventions in criminal justice settings, co-occurring disorders, medication treatment for young adults, SBIRT, rural treatment, working with families, Southwest Hispanic issues and much more.

NIDA Blending Conference Fee
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED
To FEBRUARY 25, 2010

The National Institute on Drug Abuse is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of conference fee scholarships to help enable addiction professionals to participate in the Blending Addiction Science and Practice: Evidence-Based Treatment in Diverse Populations and Settings conference being held on April 22–23, 2010, in Albuquerque, New Mexico In addition to the Blending Conference fee, scholarships also include continental breakfast and lunch, both offered as part of the conference package. The cost of transportation, lodging, and other personal expenses are not included in the conference scholarship.

Many additional scholarships have been made possible through the generous contribution from conference speakers. Also, a few reduced-rate rooms may be available to scholarship recipients.

All Scholarship applications must be completed and submitted by February 25, 2010. Click here for information and application.

Other Opportunities

Building System Capacity to Implement Evidence-Based Practices: A Technical Assistance Workshop for NIDA Applicants

NIDA invites Blending Conference attendees to participate in a 90-minute technical assistance workshop on developing applications to support process improvement research in addiction service delivery settings. NIDA staff will describe a new funding opportunity designed specifically for community-based treatment and prevention programs so they can conduct research that will improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of services offered through their organizations. Due to the overwhelming response, registration is now closed.

Also, two additional Training of Trainers will be held immediately preceding the Blending Conference on Promoting Awareness of Motivational Incentives (PAMI) and Buprenorphine Treatment for Young Adults.

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