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For Release September 8, 2006
SAVE-THE-DATE
Drug Abuse Conference Scheduled in Seattle - NIDA to Host
"Blending Addiction Science & Practice: Bridges to the Future"
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A two-day conference that will bring together clinicians and researchers to examine cutting-edge scientific findings about drug abuse and addiction and their application to clinical practice. |
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A gap exists in the drug abuse treatment field between clinical practice and scientific research. This conference is part of an ongoing effort to bring the newest treatments to community practice.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health
Washington and Oregon/Hawaii Nodes of the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network
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| When: |
Monday and Tuesday, October 16 & 17, 2006
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| Where: |
Washington State Convention and Trade Center
800 Convention Place
Seattle, Washington
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| Who Should Attend: |
Drug treatment counselors, social workers, healthcare providers, criminal justice staff, marriage and family counselors, public health workers, physicians, researchers interested in drug abuse and addiction issues, and the media are encouraged to attend.
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| Info: |
Blending Conference Overview
Plenary sessions will be presented by Nora D. Volkow, M.D., Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and other experts in the field of drug abuse and addiction. The conference will include sessions on:
- Sexual Risk Reduction Interventions for Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
- Promoting Awareness of Motivational Incentives
- What is Gender-Specific Treatment for Women?
- Evidence-Based Treatment in Correctional Settings
- Integrated Treatment for Trauma and Addiction-Seeking Safety
- Managing Pain and Addiction in Diverse Treatment Settings
More details about the conference are available at http://www.sei2003.com/blendingseattle/index.htm
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse is a component of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIDA supports most of the world's research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. The Institute carries out a large variety of programs to ensure the rapid dissemination of research information and its implementation in policy and practice. Fact sheets on the health effects of drugs of abuse and further information on NIDA research can be found on the NIDA web site at http://www.drugabuse.gov.
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For more information about any item in this Release:
- NIDA Contact:
Sara Rosario
301-443-6245
media@nida.nih.gov
Contacto en Español:
301-594-6145
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