Div28: March 2013

2013-03-31

[DIV28SUPER] NYTimes: As OSHA Emphasizes Safety, Long-Term Health Risks Fester

We continue failing to regulate neurotoxicants in the workplace. Just another poignant story (with video) in a long sequence of disasters easily prevented by legislative intervention and regulatory intervention. The casualties wind up on disability and Medicaid and suffer needlessly everyday.

these are typically silent issues that escape attention and hence don't get the legislative attention necessary to "do the right thing". Meanwhile, this chemical joins hexane, mibk, lucel7.. A long list of tragedies easily prevented by testing programs, regulatory processes, and industrial hygiene

From The New York Times:

As OSHA Emphasizes Safety, Long-Term Health Risks Fester

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the agency that many Americans love to hate and industry calls overzealous, has largely ignored the slow, silent killers that claim the most lives.

http://nyti.ms/X4GQZg

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2013-03-28

[DIV28SUPER] APA International Awards - Calls for Nominations

Division 28 members:

Please see the attached Calls for Nominations for the 2014 APA International Humanitarian Award and the 2014 APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.

The deadline for nominations is June 1, 2013.

Anthony Liguori, PhD
President, Division 28

Department of Physiology and Pharmacology
Medical Center Boulevard \ Winston-Salem, NC 27157
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2013-03-27

[DIV28M] ACTION ITEM: Psychologists working in addictions need your action!

ADVOCACY REQUEST!

PSYCHOLOGISTS WORKING IN ADDICTION NEED YOUR ACTION

TO: All licensed psychologists

All students preparing to be licensed psychologists

Psychologists who work in the area of addictions treatment and training need your help. Specifically we need you to alert appropriate stakeholders to sign a petition to alert the Board of Directors of the American Psychological Association (APA) to a problem that needs attention: The certificate for the Recognition of Proficiency in the Psychological Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders needs reinstatement. To sign go to http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/reopening/ .

Background

APA formally recognized Division 50, now known as the Society of Addiction Psychology (SOAP), in 1993. The division serves the needs of the field and psychologists who work in the area of addictions treatment, research, and training. Together with Division 28 (Psychopharmacology & Substance Abuse), many psychologists worked for years to establish a Proficiency in the Psychological Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders. The Commission for the Recognition of Specialties and Proficiencies in Professional Psychology (CRSPPP) formally recognized the proficiency in 1993. Thereafter, the College of Professional Psychology within APA began to offer a certificate of recognition for the proficiency to licensed psychologists successfully demonstrating their knowledge and experience. To gain a certificate, an applicant needed to demonstrate stature as a licensed psychologist in any state, relevant experience, passing an exam, and maintenance of regular continuing education in the area of addictive behaviors.

The proficiency itself has been renewed on two occasions and stands through 2015. The proficiency and its need are not in doubt. Instead, what is at stake is the availability of the certificate of recognition. This is a useful tool for practitioner credibility within the marketplace and with official stakeholders such as insurance providers. It also provides psychologists with a means to have a credential developed and maintained by psychologists, appropriate to our level and field of preparation, for work in this area. This is in marked contrast to psychologists needing to see credentials from non-doctoral and non-psychological organizations, a situation that is now in place since the retirement of the certificate by APAin January of 2011.

This decision to retire the certificate took place more than two years ago, without input from Division 50 board. Since our discovery of this decision, we have engaged on numerous occasions with APA staff in person and in writing. The goal of these communications has been to determine how and who made the decision, the basis of the decision, how this affects psychologists already holding the certificate, and opportunities to reverse the decision.

What we discovered in this process is that the decision derived from financial concerns. Licensed psychologists were not signing up in sufficient numbers to support the effort needed to sustain the certificate financially. The effort to maintain an offering includes such things as staff time to address inquiries, create and manage advertising, manage records related to continuing education and certificate status, and managing processes around the offering of an exam, including maintenance of the exam as valid.

What is important is that the division still maintains the proficiency. The proficiency itself is still recognized by APA and several states as a valid and useful credential. APA's College of Professional Psychology also is continuing to maintain certificate renewals for individuals who already have it. Additionally, however, the current state of affairs remains that there is no ability for new practitioners to get the certificate through APA.

This creates a barrier to new and seasoned practitioners in the field who seek such a credential for the current and future marketplace. This is both unfair within our profession and creates credibility problems for those who do not have the certificate relative to those who do have it.

This is also happening at a time when discussions of the need for a national credential are taking place both for clinical and even training in this area. This has been evidenced by discussions and public presentations at national meetings of addictions counselors (NADAAC) and organizations focused on addictions training at all levels of preparation (INCASE). These organizations also seek and are prepared to push for legislation to have their states require credentials to teach and practice in addictions, irrespective of any other license they may have.

Action Requested

In light of these changes to healthcare reform, particularly related to mental health and addiction parity, opportunities to provide addictions services will increase. And so psychologists need to put their best foot forward and be prepared to meet this need.

To this end, we ask you to sign our petition to the APA Board of Directors to:

1. Immediately reinstate the certificate for the recognition of the Proficiency in the Psychological Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders;

2. Work collaboratively with the Society of Addiction Psychology (Division 50) to develop a long-term plan to maintain the utility of the certificate for licensed psychologists;

3. Work collaborative with all current and future licensed psychologists to insure access to an appropriate credential for psychologists in addiction so that they are not at risk for having their teaching, training, and clinical work inappropriately impinged upon by standards of other professional groups;

4. Work collaboratively with the APA Council to insure no certificate for proficiency is retired without discussion by all stakeholders.

To sign, please go to: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/reopening/ .

Signers must be licensed psychologists or students who plan to seek licensure as a psychologist.

For more information, please send us any questions or communications through the link at the petition site.

We thank you for your attention.

- The Division 50 Board

P.S.

If you would like an article to publish in a newsletter in your local about this matter, please contact me.

I am happy to make one available to you to help you get the word out on this issue.

Nancy A. Piotrowski, Ph.D.

Core Faculty, General Psychology & Lead, Addiction Psychology

Harold Abel School of Social and BehavioralSciences

Department of Psychology, College of Professional Studies, Capella University

Federal Advocacy Coordinator, Division 50, American Psychological Association

Past President, Napa Solano Psychological Association

Website Chair, San Francisco Psychological Association

3450 Geary Boulevard, Suite #107

San Francisco, CA 94118

Phone & FAX by request

Email: napiotrowski@yahoo.com

ALT Email: PiotrowskiConsultation@gmail.com

Skype: napiotrowski

"Not all those who wander are lost..." -J.R.R. Tolkien, 1954.

[DIV28SUPER] Table of Contents, Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, April 2013

Attached is the table of contents for the April 2013 issue of Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology. Please note that this issue will include a Call for Papers for an upcoming issue on Ethical, Regulatory, and Practical Issues in Telepractice.

[DIV28_ANNOUNCEMENT] Table of Contents, Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, April 2013

2013-03-22

[DIV28SUPER] Celebrating the Life of Peter Dews

Celebrating the Life of Peter Dews

Tuesday, April 23, 2013
6:00 - 9:00 PM
The Harvard Club
Bartlett Room
374 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
RSVP by April 15 to Danielle Jordan at ASPET, djordan@aspet.org

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Jonathan L. Katz

Psychobiology Section

NIDA Intramural Research Program

2013-03-19

[DIV28SUPER] Deadline is Thursday for CPA!

Save $50 by registering before March 21!

· Conference Website, Registration, and Hotel: www.tinyurl.com/2013CPA

· See who’s coming to the conference: https://divisions.wufoo.com/reports/2013-cpa-attendee-directory/

· See all the details on the attached Brochure

· If you plan to attend but are waiting on travel approval, please contact Chad Rummel to make sure space is saved for you!

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The theme for the 2013 conference is "Biobehavioral RESEARCH & Implications for PRACTICE"

· Atlanta, Georgia / May 3-4, 2013

· Two thought-provoking keynote sessions (see below)

· Interactive environment for collaboration/networking

· Several breakout session choices

· Poster Sessions

· Pre-conference in-depth workshop (see below)

· Discounted rates for Early Career Psychologists

· Student opportunities (discounted rates, special networking, etc)

· You don't have to be a member of either or division or APA to attend the conference!

· 13.5 hours of CE are available AND included in the price

MEET THE KEYNOTERS

· Saul Shiffman, PhD, is a world-renowned researcher in the fields of behavior change and relapse, self-management and self-control, field research methodology, statistical analysis, and addiction and dependence. Since 1991, he has been a professor in the departments of psychology and pharmaceutical science at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Shiffman has taught in the departments of psychology and psychiatry and behavioral medicine at various universities, including the University of South Florida, the University of Washington, and the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Shiffman has authored or co-authored over 300 published papers on a variety of topics related to psychopharmacology, substance abuse, dependence, relapse, coping, and computerized assessments of behavior, and has presented widely in medical and scientific forums. A fellow of numerous professional societies (including APA Divisions 28 and 50), Dr. Shiffman was awarded the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco’s Ovid Ferno Award for “ground breaking advances in clinical research.”

· Edith V. Sullivan, PhD, is professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine and a neuropsychologist who has pioneered the study of alcoholism-related brain injury on selective cognitive and motor function. She is the recipient of a Senior Scientist Research and Mentorship Award, a grant for international collaborations on alcoholism research, and an NIAAA MERIT award for studies of neural circuitry modification in alcoholism focused on frontocerebellar systems. Dr. Sullivan is a recipient of the Research Society on Alcoholism Distinguished Researcher Award and is author of more than 250 peer-reviewed papers and numerous chapters and reviews. Dr. Sullivan will present a keynote address on Saturday, May 4, titled “Alcoholism and the Brain: Road to Ruin and Path to Recovery.”

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

"Conducting Neuroimaging Studies from a Neuropsychologist’s Perspective"

Integrating neuroimaging techniques with neuropsychological and other neurobehavioral methods is often a powerful approach in human studies. Many applicants underappreciate the critical processes that enable a) identification of appropriate team members, b) building cohesion among members, and c) sustaining individual commitment and engagement throughout the project. Furthermore, psychologists without neuroimaging expertise often fail to fully utilize the expertise of their collaborators and thus struggle to communicate the import of their data. Building on existing literature and her own experiences, Dr. Mattson’s workshop focuses on essential steps in defining effective, productive and innovative teams from the perspective of “non-imagers.”

Presenter: Sarah Mattson, PhD (Pre-Registration Required)

LUNCHEON PRESENTATION

“Peeking Behind the Curtain of the NIH Funding Process: Tips for Preparing a Successful Grant Application”

Applying for NIH research funding can be a daunting prospect, especially in a tough budget environment, yet thousands of submissions are funded in every cycle. Successful applications are not just based on important and innovative ideas but how those ideas are formulated and presented. Dr. Harold Perl is a 23-year veteran of NIDA and NIAAA. He presents an in-depth analysis of the application process that will help investigators at all levels enhance their grantsmanship and increase their chances of success. Attendees also will get an illuminating behind-the-scenes look at the review and funding process from this key NIH “insider.”

Presenter: Harold Perl, PhD, the Chief of the Prevention Research Branch at NIDA. Presentation includes complimentary luncheon; all attendees welcome.

CONFERENCE SYMPOSIA

· Behavioral Economic Perspectives on Addiction

· Biobehavioral Perspectives on Mechanisms of Behavior Change: Brain, body, mind, and context

· Co-morbid inhalant use and compulsory behaviors: Implications for red-flag assessments and strategies for clinical care

· Interdisciplinary treatment teams for addictive disorders on college campuses

· Mediators of the Association of Depression with Smoking Cessation

· Medication Development: Translating Research into Practice

· Neuroeconomics as a Framework for Translational Research on Addiction

· The Application of Clinical Neuroscience in Treating Addictive Disorders

· Understanding and Treating the Co-occurring Disordered Client

ABOUT THE VENUE

The beautiful W Hotel in Midtown Atlanta will be the venue for our First Annual Conference. The hotel is located in the heart of Midtown and is local to public transportation. Room rates are $159 per night. Reserve your room now!

MORE INFORMATION

Sara Jo Nixon, PhD, Conference Chair

Anthony Liguori, PhD, Conference Co-Chair

John Kelly, PhD, Sponsorship Co-Chair

Katie Witkiewitz, PhD, Sponsorship Co-Chair

Jennifer Buckman, PhD, Conference Treasurer

Chad Rummel, MEd, Registration and Hotel Accommodations (202-336-6121)

Conference Website and Registration: www.tinyurl.com/2013CPA

2013-03-18

Re: [DIV28M] proposed Division 28 bylaws changes

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Bernard Weiss, Ph.D.

Professor of Environmental Medicine

University of Rochester

School of Medicine and Dentistry

Rochester, NY 14642

Tel: 585-275-1736

Fax: 585-256-2591

E-mail: bernard_weiss@urmc.rochester.edu

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Subject: Re: [DIV28M] proposed Division 28 bylaws changes

Thanks Bill.

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Subject: [DIV28M] proposed Division 28 bylaws changes

Dear Division 28 Members-
Attached to this email you will find the Bylaws with two sets of proposed changes. The first set of changes was proposed by our Fellows Chair, Stephen Heishman, to better formalize the Fellows nomination and approval process. I proposed the second set of changes to allow for electronic balloting, in addition to mail balloting, for Division elections in order to be consistent with changes APA is making to the Division leadership election process. Please review these changes and respond to me (william.stoops@uky.edu), indicating your vote ("Yes" or "No") in the spaces provided below for each of the proposed changes by April 1, 2013.

Fellows Bylaws Change: x_YES__

Electronic Ballot Bylaws Change: x_YES__

Thank you for your time and attention,
Bill Stoops, Ph.D.
Division 28 Secretary.

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Re: [DIV28M] proposed Division 28 bylaws changes

Thanks Bill.

Dear Division 28 Members-
Attached to this email you will find the Bylaws with two sets of proposed changes. The first set of changes was proposed by our Fellows Chair, Stephen Heishman, to better formalize the Fellows nomination and approval process. I proposed the second set of changes to allow for electronic balloting, in addition to mail balloting, for Division elections in order to be consistent with changes APA is making to the Division leadership election process. Please review these changes and respond to me (william.stoops@uky.edu), indicating your vote ("Yes" or "No") in the spaces provided below for each of the proposed changes by April 1, 2013.

Fellows Bylaws Change: _YES__

Electronic Ballot Bylaws Change: _YES__

Thank you for your time and attention,
Bill Stoops, Ph.D.
Division 28 Secretary.

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2013-03-15

[DIV28M] proposed Division 28 bylaws changes

Dear Division 28 Members-
Attached to this email you will find the Bylaws with two sets of proposed changes. The first set of changes was proposed by our Fellows Chair, Stephen Heishman, to better formalize the Fellows nomination and approval process. I proposed the second set of changes to allow for electronic balloting, in addition to mail balloting, for Division elections in order to be consistent with changes APA is making to the Division leadership election process. Please review these changes and respond to me (william.stoops@uky.edu), indicating your vote ("Yes" or "No") in the spaces provided below for each of the proposed changes by April 1, 2013.

Fellows Bylaws Change: ______

Electronic Ballot Bylaws Change: _____

Thank you for your time and attention,
Bill Stoops, Ph.D.
Division 28 Secretary.

2013-03-13

[DIV28SUPER] Fwd: [CPDD] ASPET Legislative Alert: How You Can Help Restore Funding to NIH

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From: CONSTANCE M POLLACK <comupol@TEMPLE.EDU>
Date: March 13, 2013, 12:00:32 PM EDT
To: "CPDD@LISTS.VCU.EDU" <CPDD@LISTS.VCU.EDU>
Subject: [CPDD] ASPET Legislative Alert: How You Can Help Restore Funding to NIH
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Dear Member,

I am forwarding this message from one of our sister societies. Please respond to Congress immediately.

Subject: ASPET Legislative Alert: How you can help restore funding to NIH

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American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics
March 12, 2013

Dear ASPET Member:

As you are well aware, sequestration became law on March 1, resulting in across-the-board cuts to NIH and virtually all federal programs and agencies. There remains some hope that Congress could amend the law to help restore some of the $1.5 billion cuts planned for NIH.

There are two immediate ways in which you might help with restoring funding to NIH.

The first course of action is to call or email your Senate offices -- now -- to support a Senate amendment offered by Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) that would help restore some of the NIH funding lost to sequester. It is anticipated but not yet certain that the amendment will be offered this Thursday, March 14. Therefore it is critical your call or email your Senate offices no later than close of business on March 13 and leave a message asking them to support the Harkin amendment providing additional funds to the NIH. Senate contact information can be found at:

http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm.

To distill what is happening quickly and easily, Senator Harkin will offer an amendment to a previous bill that will allocate spending levels within the Senate CR. The Harkin amendment would provide NIH a $211 million increase but not change the sequestration, with the result that NIH would still be cut by $1.3 billion rather than $1.5 billion, a modest improvement but one that is needed. If this amendment is offered and passed, it could provide some momentum to further remedy a difficult situation.

Second, it is important to make the public aware of what is happening at your institution. Write letters to the editor and opinion pieces for your local daily newspaper. Point out the specific impact that sequestration has on your institution and its impact on the future of biomedical science, especially as it impacts the future of research: graduate students, postdocs, and young investigators. In visits to Capitol Hill during the past two weeks, one of the themes that appears to have real impact with Congressional Members and their staffs is how many of these young, aspiring biomedical researchers are planning to leave the enterprise or are considering or have moved overseas to pursue their careers in science. The AAMC has tips on addressing sequestration that might be helpful and provide some background for you:https://www.aamc.org/initiatives/budgetcuts/.

Sincerely,
James S. Bernstein
Director, Government & Public Affairs
American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics

jbernstein@aspet.org

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[DIV28SUPER] May 2013 CPA Conference: Early-bird registration ends in eight days!

Please register before next Friday to take advantage of special early-bird registration rates that will save you $50. This is the first annual midyear meeting of our Division and Division 50. With inside information on optimal grant preparation, a neuroimaging workshop, two compelling keynote addresses, 10 symposia, and two poster sessions, the CPA conference promises to include many opportunities for collaboration within a “bench to bedside” context. See attached brochure for further details.