MEMBERSHIP
“Members shall be persons who (a) are Members of the American
Psychological Association, and (b) have expressed an interest in the area of
drugs and behavior. Members have full voting privileges in the
Division and may hold elected office.”--from the Bylaws.
To join, contact the membership chair,
Nicole Avena.
Or use this application brochure
ELECTED OFFICERS
President: John Roll
Past President: Kim Kirby
President-Elect: Hendree Jones
Council Representative: Ken Sher
Members-at-Large:
Anthony Liguori
Mark Fillmore
Stacey Sigmon
APPOINTED OFFICERS
Secretary: Mark Smith
Treasurer: Jane B. Acri
Newsletter Editor:
William Stoops
Divisional Awards: David Festinger
Membership:
Nicole Avena
New Fellows: Steve Heishman
Convention Program Chair: Sarah Tragesser
Toronto, Canada (2009)
Convention Program Chair: Matthew Johnson
San Diego, CA (2010)
INFORMATION OFFICERS
Archivist:John Roll
Electronic Information: Ronald W. Wood
Webmaster: Victor G. Laties</P>
COMMITTEE CHAIR
Continuing Education: M. Marlyne Kilbey
APPOINTED LIAISONS / MONITORS
Student Representative: Jennifer Brielmaier
Student listserv Administrator: Andrea Vansickle
Board of Scientific Affairs: Alice Young
Board of Educational Affairs: M. Marlyne Kilby
Liaison to Division 50 (Addictions): Linda Sobell
Liaison to Division 55 (American Society for the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy): Mark Fillmore
Liaison to Science Directorate: Conrad Wong
Liaison to CARE: James K. Rowlett
Women’s Network Representative: Nancy Piotrowski
Liaison to Committee on Animal Research and Ethics: James K. Rowlett
International Relations Committee: Mark Fillmore
Early Career Psychologist Representative: Jennifer Perry
Please report errors, broken links, etc.
Revised August 19, 2009 (rww & vgl)
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The Division of Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse promotes
teaching, research, and dissemination of information regarding the effects of drugs on behavior.
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.
Division 28 Election
Results for 2010
President-elect: Mark Greenwald
Member-at-Large: Wendy Lynch
Council Representative: Kenneth Sher
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Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse News is published
thrice-yearly in order to
keep members informed about Division 28 activities as well as to provide
news and comment concerning all aspects of psychopharmacology and substance abuse.
Articles, comments, announcements and advertisements should be sent to the Editor,
Bill Stoops.
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The Outstanding Achievement Awards for 2009
The APA convention was held on August 6–9
in Toronto.
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Brady–Schuster Award
(sponsored by MED Associates)
“ …to honor senior scientists who have conducted outstanding research
underscoring the fundamental importance of behavioral science
to
psychopharmacology or substance abuse.”
Victor G. Laties.
Title: “B. F. Skinner’s Contributions to Behavioral Pharmacology.”
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Wyeth Young Psychopharmacologist Award
Jennifer Perry
(with President John Roll).
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Outstanding
Dissertation Award
(sponsored by the Friends Research Institute)
Darrick Balu
“Enhanced sensitivity of the MRL/MpJ mouse
to the neuroplastic and behavioral effects
of antidepressant treatments.”
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| New Fellows of Division 28 |
David Drobes
“Nicotine sensitivity and smoking withdrawal: Genetic correlates.”
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Ellen Walker
“Effects of chemotherapeutic agents on learning
and memory in preclinical models.”
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Cynthia Crawford
“Age and sex differences in the effect
of early methylphenidate treatment.”
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Anthony Liguori
“Lessons for the road: Commonly used drugs and simulated driving.”
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| Some examples of what else transpired at the convention |
John Roll
Division 28 Presidential Address
“Utilizing treatment outcome data
to inform prevention efforts.”
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Division 25 Invited address
“Bringing the science of behavior analysis
to the treatment of methamphetamine addiction.”
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President-elect (2010) Mark Greenwald
“Effects of employment, unemployment,
and punishment on opioid-seeking behavior.”
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C. Robert Schuster
“Applying behavioral principles to
the treatment of addictive disorders.”
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Greg Madden: presented as part of the Division 25 program.
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Symposium: Discounting and Addiction—What is the Nature of Discounting?
Co-chairs: Warren Bickel and Susan Mikulich-Gilbertson.
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Warren Bickel:
“ Excessive discounting in addiction
as a constriction in temporal horizon.”
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Brad Reynolds:
“ Delay discounting as a behavioral risk factor for cigarette smoking.”
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Susan Mikulich-Gilbertson:
“Comparing the discounting of temporal and
probabilistic rewards in adolescents.”
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Marc Whitman and Martin Paulus contributed but were unable to present
“Impulsivity and time: How the experience of time influences
decisions.” It was read for them by Dr. Mikulich-Gilbertson.
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Harriet De Wit: Discussant
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| Occasionally a participant wondered off to visit the Royal Ontario Museum. |
PDF Versions of Recent Issues
Summer 2009, 42(2)
Including: Strategic Mentoring: A Case Study, by Travis Thompson.
“Mentor was the guide and advisor of Odysseus’s son, Telemachus in Homer’s Odyssey, which
is the origin of the word that we use today to refer to an experienced and trusted advisor or guide.
During my formative years, several faculty colleagues served as influential guides who shaped
my professional development. More importantly, they served as models of what it means to be a mentor....”
Spring 2009, 42(1)
Winter 2008, 41(3)
Summer 2008, 41(2)
Spring 2008, 41(1)
Winter 2007, 40(3)
Summer 2007, 40(2)
Spring 2007, 40(1)
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Winter 2006, 39(3)
Fall 2006, 39(2)
Summer 2006, 39(1)
Winter 2005, 38(3)
Summer 2005, 38(2)
Spring 2005, 38(1)
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Our Newsletter Archives: A compendium of links to PDF copies of most newsletter
issues from 1967 to the present,
along with lists of our former 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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Division Administration
Electronic Mail Services
The division maintains several lists in support of its missions:
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.)
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