The 120th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association will be held in Orlando, FL from August 2nd–5th. The call for programs is available on the homepage of the APA website (www.apa.org) as are links for submitting individual presentation proposals (i.e., poster abstracts) and symposium proposals. SoAP promotes the advancement of research, professional training, and clinical practice within the broad range of addictive behaviors. It is our goal to offer a conference program that appeals to a range of interests and perspectives in addictive behaviors.

In addition, we are planning a thematic focus on translational research. Program submissions related to this topic are especially encouraged. All proposals must be submitted online by 11:59 PM, EST, December 1st, 2011. No individual paper presentations will be accepted. Symposia submitters are encouraged to include early career professionals as co-chairs and to strive for diversity of presenters. As in previous years, SoAP will collaborate with Division 28 (Psychopharmacology & Substance Abuse) to offer a balanced program in addictive behaviors and to enhance visibility and attendance for all presentations with relevance to our membership.

We are looking for reviewers! This is a great way to get involved in the SoAP. If you are interested and willing to serve as a reviewer of proposals in early December, please e-mail me at jmackill@uga.edu and let me know your area of expertise. We are looking forward to receiving your submissions and seeing you in Orlando!