The Division was formed in 1967 to provide a home within APA for psychologists interested in the behavioral effects of psychoactive or central nervous system medicine, drugs and chemicals. Our research often combines the methods of psychology and pharmacology to study the interaction of behavior, drugs, and other environmental factors in animals and humans. It is conducted in laboratory, clinical, and community settings.

The Division addresses issues related to animal research, neurobehavioral toxicology, psychopharmacology training programs, development of new treatments for drug addiction, and public policy related to medication regulation and substance abuse. A more detailed description of our activities can be found here.

PDF Versions of Recent Issues
Summer 2008, 41(2) which includes Tribute to a Unique Mentor by Jed E. Rose: “Murray Jarvik was a brilliant mentor, scientist and colleague, who influenced the lives of many. He created an environment in which the careers of several key leaders in the field flourished....”

Spring 2008, 41(1)

Winter 2007, 40(3)
Summer 2007, 40(2)
Spring 2007, 40(1)

Winter 2006, 39(3)
Fall 2006, 39(2)
Summer 2006, 39(1)

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Winter 2005, 38(3)
Summer 2005, 38(2)
Spring 2005, 38(1)

Our Newsletter Archives: A compendium of links to PDF copies of most newsletter issues from 1967 to the present, along with a list of our presidents, newsletter editors and convention program chairs.

Newsletters from a few other APA Divisions:
Division 3, Experimental Psychology
Division 6, Behavioral Science and Comparative Psychology
Division 25, Behavior Analysis
Division 50, Addictions

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The Outstanding Achievement Awards for 2007 The APA convention was held on August 17–20 in San Francisco.

Brady–Schuster Award (sponsored by MED Associates) Photo by Rich Foltin Robert L. Balster (left) Introduced by Charles R. Schuster. Title: Drugs made me do it: The development and application of drug discrimination research.

Photo by Rich Foltin Nicole M. Avena won honored with the Outstanding Dissertation Award (sponsored by the Friends Research Institute). Her thesis title was “Behavioral and neurochemical evidence of sugar dependence in rats.” William E. Fantegrossi won the Young Psychopharmacologist Award (sponsored by Wyeth). The title of his talk was “Behavioral pharmacology of MDMA and its enantiomers.”

New Fellows Photo by Rich Foltin Carroll Hughes, Sara Jo Nixon, Dennis McCarty, David Shurtleff, Scott Lane.

Student Poster Awards Photo by Ryan Vandrey Joshua Lile, Jessica Weafer (Winner), William Fantegrossi.

Photo by Ryan Vandrey William Stoops

Photo by Rich Foltin President Suzette Evans    Nicole M. Avena.

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2006 Division 28 Home page-including photographs of last year’s Award winners.

Division Administration

• The Bylaws
• Standard Operating Procedures Detailed descriptions of the duties and responsibilities of those serving in both elected and appointed positions. Essential reading for those now on the Executive Board but of interest to anyone thinking of getting more involved with this division.
• Our History
• Executive Board LISTSERV (password required)

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Electronic Mail Services

The division maintains several lists in support of its missions:

• Public Outreach List
• APA Members Only

About our lists and how they work

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Research With Animals in Psychology

“Psychologists undertake research with animals ‘…with a clear scientific purpose.’ …There should be a reasonable expectation that the research will a) increase knowledge of the processes underlying the evolution, development, maintenance, alteration, control, or biological significance of behavior, b) increase understanding of the species under study, or c) provide results that benefit the health or welfare of humans or other animals.” (From the APA Guidelines for Ethical Conduct in the Care and Use of Animals Section VI.A.)

CARE: APA’s Committee on Animal Research and Ethics

Other Sites of Interest