College on Problems of Drug Dependence
75th Annual Meeting
The Hilton Bayfront Hotel,
San Diego, CA
June 15-20,
2013
More than 1100 scientists will participate in the 75th
Annual Meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) to discuss
their latest findings on drug abuse and dependence. CPDD is the largest and
oldest organization supporting research on the scientific explanation of drug
use and dependence. A broad range of research will be presented addressing
mechanisms for development of drug dependence, its prevention, and its
treatment, at the
Hilton Bayfront Hotel, San Diego, CA.
Among the many research topic presentations are symposia and
workshops on the impact of medical marijuana on public health (Symposium II, Sunday PM, Indigo E), the
consequences of childhood maltreatment on the development of substance abuse
disorders (Symposium VII, Monday PM,
Indigo A), health and social effects of substance use in older drug users (Symposium X, Tuesday AM, Indigo E), and
the effects of reformulation of opioid pain medications on patterns of abuse
and diversion (Workshop XI, Tuesday PM,
Indigo 204).
On Sunday morning at the June 16th Plenary Session
(Indigo BCFG), achievement awards
will be presented to outstanding individuals for their contributions to the
field of addiction science. Those honored include Dr. Linda Dykstra, who will receive the Nathan B. Eddy Award for
lifetime contributions to the field, Dr.
William Stoops, who will be presented with the Joseph Cochin Young Investigator
Award, Dr. James Sorensen, who will
be recognized for her efforts in mentoring
junior drug abuse researchers, Dr. Redonna Chandler, who will be presented
with the J. Michael Morrison Award for her outstanding contributions in the
area of scientific administration related to drugs of abuse, and Mr. David Sheff, bestselling author,
who will receive the CPDD/National Institute on Drug
Abuse (NIDA) Media Award for outstanding
contributions to the public understanding of scientific issues concerning drug
use disorders. In addition, NIDA Director Dr.
Nora Volkow will present a Report From NIDA. Later that day, Dr.
Volkow also will present a lecture as part of the CPDD President’s Symposium
entitled “Functional Integration: Questions and Answers” (Sunday PM, Indigo BCFG).
Other CPDD award ceremonies occur on Monday
afternoon (Indigo H) when Dr. Kathryn
Cunningham will be presented with the Marian W. Fischman Memorial
Lectureship Award and present an address entitled “Serotonin at the
nexus of impulsivity and cue reactivity in cocaine addiction.”
Sunday through Thursday, CPDD members will present new and
exciting research findings in poster and oral presentations. Highlighted presentations include reports
on how youth participation in team sports is associated with reduced marijuana
initiation (Lisha et al., Monday AM,
Sapphire), how higher high school math and science education graduation
requirements reduce cigarette smoking initiation (Plunk et al., Tuesday AM, Sapphire), on the missed
alcohol abuse intervention opportunity post-deployment in former active duty
and reserve soldiers (Larson et al., Wednesday
PM, Indigo D), and on the use of “Bath Salts”, “Spice”, and other synthetic
drugs by injection drug users in San Diego (Wagner et al., Thursday PM, Indigo A). This is only a small sampling of the
hundreds of reports and information sessions to be presented.
To learn
more about these events and to find topics of interest, search the freely
downloadable meeting program and abstract listings by clicking the “2013 Program Book (pdf)” and “2013 Abstract Book (pdf)”
links, or by clicking on www.cpdd.vcu.edu.
Media personnel are invited to attend Plenary and Scientific
sessions.
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