Toronto gets its name from the Huron
Indian word for "meeting place," a befitting
place for this year’s meeting. Situated on
the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto boasts
terrific summer weather with an average
of 82◦ F in August, perfect for enjoying this
multicultural city. Toronto’s multiculturalism
is most apparent when you visit its different
neighborhoods: Chinatown, Little Italy, The
Danforth (Greek Town), Korea Town and
Little India. Toronto is an art, fashion, and
cultural center with many museums, art
galleries, theatres, restaurants, and various
sporting and cultural events. August festivals
include Caribana, where 1 million people
hit the streets to celebrate Caribbean
culture; Chinese Lantern Festival; Irie Music
Festival; and Toronto Buskerfest. Other
nearby attractions include Niagara Falls and
Paramount Canada's Wonderland. In collaboration with Division 28, we have
developed a program that features events
of broad interest to Division 50 members.
Please look for additional information on upcoming events in the summer issue of
TAN. We hope to see you there!
Division 50 Program Summary
Important: This is a tentative schedule. Please confirm all dates and times in the final APA program. The note with ** indicates that CE Credits available from APA, Continuing Education in Psychology Office.
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 (Preconvention CE Opportunities!)
| Topic |
Time |
Place |
Presenter |
Note |
| Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much: Using The NIAAA Clinician’s Guide Workshop (pre-registrants only) (Div 50, Div 28) |
8:00 am – 11:50 am |
Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel, Caledon Room |
Co-chairs:
Mark L. Willenbring MD and Robert B. Huebner PhD, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism |
4 CE credits available*. For free registration, please contact Sherry McKee |
Unlock the Mysteries of NIH Research Funding: Improve Your Grant Application & Improve Your Chance at Success (pre-registrants only) (Div 50, Div 28) |
1:00 pm – 4:50 pm |
Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel, Caledon Room |
Co-chairs:
Harold Perl PhD and Kristen Huntley PhD, National Institute on Drug Abuse |
[1] 4 CE credits available*. For free registration, please contact Sarah Tragesser
[2] Division 50 is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Division 50 maintains responsibility for this program and its content |
Thursday, August 6th, 2009
| Topic |
Time |
Place |
Presenter |
Note |
Poster Session for Division 50 |
11:00 am – 11:50 am |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Exhibit Halls D and E |
N/A |
|
Evidence-Based Practices---What Do We Mean By Evidence? (Div 50) |
12:00 pm – 1:50 pm |
Toronto Convention Centre, Meeting Room 714B |
Chair:
Gregory S. Brigham, PhD
Participants:
Harold Perl, PhD; Thomas R. Zastowny, PhD; Elizabeth V. Gifford, PhD & Harry K. Wexler, PhD
Discussants:
Michael Levy, PhD & Lisa M. Najavits, PhD |
2 CE credits available** |
The Other Addiction: Reflections on the Place of Tobacco Within Addiction Science and Practice
Presidential Address Division 50 |
2:00 pm – 2:50 pm |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Reception Hall 104C |
Thomas H. Brandon, PhD |
1 CE credit available** |
Presidential Address Division 50: The Other Addiction: Reflections on the Place of Tobacco Within Addiction Science and Practice |
3:00 pm – 3:50 pm |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Reception Hall 104C |
Chair: Thomas H. Brandon, PhD |
|
| Topic |
Time |
Place |
Presenter |
Note |
Role of Sex and Stress in Smoking Maintenance and Relapse (Div 50, Div 28) |
8:00 am – 9:50 am |
Metro Toronto Convention Center, Meeting Room 802A |
Co-chairs:
Cora Lee Wetherington, PhD & Sherry A. McKee, PhD
Participants:
Mariella De Biasi, PhD; Sherry A. McKee, PhD; Sudie Back, PhD & Mustafa al’Absi, PhD
Discussant:
Rajita Sinha, PhD |
2 CE credits available** |
Executive Committee Meeting (Division 50) |
10:00 am – 11:50 am |
Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel, Halton Room |
N/A |
Private Meeting |
Navigating Change at NIH/NIDA---Exciting Opportunities in Tight Times (Div 28, Div 50) |
2:00 pm – 3:50 pm |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Meeting Room 801B |
Chair:
Kristen Huntley, PhD
Participants:
David Shurtleff, PhD; Belinda Sims, PhD; Lisa Onken, PhD; Harold Perl, PhD & Teri Levitin, PhD |
2 CE credits available** |
Insights Into Revising Substance Use Disorder Diagnostic Criteria in DSM-V (Div 50, Div 28) |
4:00 pm – 5:50 pm |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Reception Hall 104D |
Chair:
Meyer D. Glantz, PhD
Participants:
Howard B. Moss, MD; Deborah Hasin, PhD; Kevin P. Conway, PhD & Meyer D. Glantz, PhD
Discussant:
Wilson M. Compton, MD, MPH |
2 CE credits available** |
NIDA- and NIAAA-Sponsored Early Career Poster Session and Social Hour (Div 50, Div 28) |
6:00 pm – 7:50 pm |
Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Imperial Room |
N/A |
|
Saturday, August 8th, 2009
| Topic |
Time |
Place |
Presenter |
Note |
| Effects of Employment, Unemployment, and Punishment on Opioid Seeking Behavior (Div. 28, co-listed by Div. 50) |
8:00 am- 8:50 am |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Reception Hall 104D |
Chair:
John Roll, PhD |
|
Building a Successful Career From Internship Through Junior Faculty---Key Advice From Senior Scientists (Div 38, Div 50) |
9:00 am – 10:50 am |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Reception Hall 104C |
Chair:
Robert B. Huebner, PhD
Participants:
Peter Monti, PhD; Kenneth J. Sher, PhD; Robert D. Kerns, PhD & Karina W. Davidson, PhD |
|
| Convention Within the Convention: Healthy Psychology/Behavior — Analysis in the Treatment of Addictions (Div. 28, co-listed by Div. 50) |
10:00 am–11:50 am |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Meeting Room 716B |
Chair:
John Roll, PhD |
2 CE credits available** |
| Understanding the Scope and Magnitude of Prescription Drug Diversion in South Florida (Div. 28, co-listed by Div. 50) |
11:00 am–11:50 am |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Meeting Room 711 |
Co-Chairs:
Gladys E. Ibañez, PhD, and Khary K. Rigg, MS |
|
Convention Within a Convention, Invited Address: Linda C. Sobell, PhD (Div 50)
Motivational Interviewing: A Common Currency Among Health and Mental Health Care Practitioners and Its Relevance for Treating Risky Problem Behaviors |
12:00 pm – 12:50 pm |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Meeting Room 714A |
Chair:
Mariela C. Shirley, PhD
Participant: Linda C. Sobell, PhD |
1 CE credit available** |
Drug Addiction and Learning---What are the Underlying Connections? (Div 28, Div 50) |
12:00 pm – 1:50 pm |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Meeting Room 717B |
Chair:
David Shurtleff, PhD
Participants:
Gary Aston-Jones, PhD; Colleen A. McClung, PhD; Patricia S. Grigson, PhD & Peter W. Kalivas, PhD |
|
Poster Session for Division 50 |
3:00 pm – 3:50 pm |
Metro Toronto Convention Center, Exhibit Halls D and E |
N/A |
|
| Poster Session for Division 28 (co-listed by Div. 50) |
4:00 pm–4:50 pm |
Metro Toronto Convention Center, Exhibit Halls D and E |
N/A |
|
| Topic |
Time |
Place |
Presenter |
Note |
College Drinking and Drug Use---Implications for Prevention and Intervention (Div 50) |
8:00 am – 9:50 am |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Meeting Room 206F |
Chair:
William H. Zywiak, PhD
Participants:
Jennifer P. Read, PhD; Sherry H. Stewart, PhD; Clayton Neighbors, PhD & Krista L. Medina, PhD
Discussant:
Mariela C. Shirley, PhD |
|
Discounting and Addiction---What Is the Nature of Discounting? (Div 28, Div 50) |
10:00 am – 11:50 am |
Metro Toronto Convention Center, Meeting Room 715A |
Co-chairs:
Warren K. Bickel, PhD & Susan Mikulich-Gilbertson, PhD
Participants:
Warren K. Bickel, PhD; Susan Mikulich-Gilbertson, PhD; Brady Reynolds, PhD & Marc Whitman, PhD
Discussant:
Harriet de Witt, PhD |
|
Using Behavioral and Cognitive Assessments to Inform Addiction Treatment (Div 50, Div 28) |
12:00 pm – 1:50 pm |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Meeting Room 205B |
Co-chairs:
Nehal P. Vadhan, PhD & David Shurtleff, PhD
Participants:
Rita Z. Goldstein, PhD; Nehal P. Vadhan, PhD; Anna E. Goudriaan, PhD & W. Miles Cox, PhD |
2 CE credits available** |
Division 50 Hospitality Suite Schedule & Special Events
Location: Whistler Hospitality Suite, First Floor, Fairmont Royal York Hotel
All meetings open to any interested person, except if marked private. Suite is closed at unscheduled times unless you have made special arrangements to use the suite.
| Time |
Thursday AUG 6 |
Friday AUG 7 |
Saturday AUG 8 |
| 7am |
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Ray's Race 2009: Division 50 is a co-sponsor of the annual Ray's Race for APA 2009. The race will be held on Saturday August 8th at 7 a.m. at Coronation Park in Toronto. An application to participate is required. Applications are downloadable at http://www.apa.org/about/division/rays-race-application-09.pdf |
| 8am |
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Advocacy Committee
(8-9 am) |
|
| 9am |
Finance Committee
(9-10 am)
Private |
Committee on Population & Diversity Issues
(9-10am) Conversation Hour: A focus addiction, race, and ethnicity
CONVERSATION HOSTS:
Lula Beatty, Ph.D., Special Population Office, National Institute on Drug Abuse
Ezemenari M. Obasi, Ph.D., Department of Counseling and Human Development Services, University of Georgia
|
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| 10am |
Committee on Population & Diversity Issues
(10-11am) Conversation Hour: A focus addiction, men, and women
CONVERSATION HOSTS:
Core Lee Wetherington, Ph.D., Behavioral and Cognitive Science Research Branch, National Institute on Drug Abuse
Rajita Sinha, Ph.D., Yale Stress Center, Yale University School of Medicine |
|
Committee on Population & Diversity Issues
(10-11am) Conversation Hour: A focus on addiction and LGBT issues
CONVERSATION HOSTS:
Eduardo Morales, Ph.D., California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University
James Peck, Psy.D., Integrated Substance Abuse Programs, University of California, Los Angeles
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| 11am |
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| 12pm |
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What Your Degree Can Do for You: Exploring Careers in Addictions
(12 – 2pm) Student Conversation Hour |
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| 1pm |
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| 2pm |
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Evidence Based Practices
(2 -4 pm) |
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| 3pm |
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| 4pm |
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Private meeting |
| 5pm |
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Private Function
(5 to 6:30 pm) Invitation only |
| 6pm |
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| 7pm |
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Contacts for each meeting if any questions:
