[DIV28SUPER] Earlybird Deadline for the 2014 CPA Conference is Only Week Away!

Trouble viewing this email? Visit our Website   The earlybird deadline for the CPA Conference is January 17th, which is only one week away. Register for the CPA now! We would like to announce two social events for students and postdoctoral fellows, intended to facilitate networking among peers. Join us on the evenings of Thursday, February 27th and Friday, February 28th for appetizers, cocktails, and good company in a relaxed environment. Establish new and invaluable relationships with your fellow junior investigators and clinicians in the field of addiction psychology. There will also be a Poster Session/Social Hour for all attendees at the conference.   We hope to see you there! 2014 Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction Atlanta, Georgia Feb. 28 - March 1, 2014 Reserve Your Hotel | Conference Registration | Present a Poster Download Registration Brochure Earlybird Registration Ends January 17! Last Day to Book Your Hotel is January 29     ABOUT THE CONFERENCE   The theme for the 2014 CPA is "Changing Addictive Behavior: Bench to Bedside and Back Again" ·         Thought-provoking keynotes and cross-discipline panels ·         Interactive environment for collaboration/networking ·         Pre-Conference Workshop (see below) ·         Pre-Conference “Functional Integration” Session (see below) ·         Poster Sessions ·         Discounted rates for Early Career Psychologists ·         Student opportunities (discounted rates, special networking, etc) ·         You don't have to be a member of either division or APA to attend the conference! ·         13.5 CE hours are available*!   MEET THE KEYNOTERS   SANDRA A. BROWN, PHD is Vice Chancellor for Research and a Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Brown is internationally recognized for her developmentally focused alcohol and drug intervention research. She is the past President of Division 50 (Addictions) of the American Psychological Association, is on the executive board of numerous scientific organizations, and has over 320 publications. She is involved in addiction prevention and intervention at the regional, state, and national levels and helped lead NIAAA’s effort to establish national screening guidelines for youth. She currently directs the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA).   MICHAEL A. NADER, PHD is a Professor of Physiology and Pharmacology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in Winston-Salem, NC. Dr. Michael Nader’s research interest began in the laboratory of Dr. Alice Young at Wayne State University. He received his Ph.D. in 1985 from the University of Minnesota, under the mentorship of Dr. Travis Thompson and completed post-doctoral training in behavioral pharmacology at Uniformed Services University under the mentorship of Dr. James Barrett. In 1988, he went to the University of Chicago, where Dr. William Woolverton trained him in nonhuman primate models of cocaine abuse. Since 1992, Dr. Nader has been on the faculty in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, where he is Professor. His research has focused on nonhuman primate models of drug abuse, combining brain imaging with behavioral methods to better understand how environmental (including social) and pharmacological variables influence addiction. His laboratory is the only one in the world studying socially housed monkeys (male and female) in intravenous drug self-administration studies. He has served on Board of Directors of the CPDD, is past-chair of the Division of Behavioral Pharmacology at ASPET and is currently a member of NIDA Council. Dr. Nader has a MERIT Award from NIDA.   NIH FUNCTIONAL MERGER   Key members of NIAAA and NIDA along with established researchers in Division 28 & 50 have been invited to participate in a discussion on the implications of the NIH functional integration of the addiction research portfolio. The goal is to create an open dialog and all researchers are welcome to join in the discussion. Pre-registration is required, but there is no cost to attend. We encourage submission of questions, concerns, or ideas prior to the session. Please email the program co-chairs (see page 2).  Friday, 9-11 am.   PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP   Treating Adolescent Substance Abuse:  What Works and How Can We Do It? Adolescence is an exciting period of development, as it inherently involves the exploration of identity, autonomy, sexuality, value systems, and peer relationships. Further, during this period, adolescents often “try on” different facets of adult life, including experimentation with health risk behaviors, including alcohol, cigarette, and cannabis use. This experimentation is facilitated by changes in adolescents’ social environment, which becomes increasingly peer-dominated, and has an increasing presence of alcohol and cannabis use opportunities. While many youth continue to adulthood without consequence, the substance use patterns of many adolescents interfere with their academic progress, as well as their health, personal, and social development. This workshop presents an opportunity for us to explore the state of the art of adolescent addictions research, including current empirically supported interventions. In addition, this workshop includes hands-on experience practicing foundational skills in empirically supported intervention approaches (including motivational intervention and contingency management). Participants will depart with basic knowledge of, skills in, and resources to obtain further information in each clinical approach. Presenter: Sarah W. Feldstein Ewing, Ph.D., University of New Mexico, Honors College/Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions (CASAA) **This workshop provides 4 CE Credits and pre-registration is required.   SYMPOSIA   We have an exciting lineup of concurrent sessions being offered at the CPA conference. Go to http://www.tinyurl.com/2014CPA to view full session descriptions.   POSTER SESSION   Last year’s poster session was the highlight of our networking events. This year, we will also be providing poster awards and inviting the first authors of select posters to present their research at our “Rapid Fire Research” sessions.  HOTEL/VENUE   The beautiful W Hotel in Midtown Atlanta will be the venue for our 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!   ADVERTISERS   Emory University | www.psychology.emory.edu Recovery Research Institute | www.recoveryanswers.org  Rutgers Center of Alcohol Studies | alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu Brown University Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies |www.caas.brown.edu CASAColumbia | www.casacolumbia.org MORE INFORMATION   Katie Witkiewitz, PhD, Co-Chair Jennifer Buckman, PhD, Co-Chair Jenna Cohen, Registration and Hotel Accommodations (202-682-5132)       *Continuing Education provided during the Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction Conference is provided by APA Division 50. APA 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. For more information on the available hours and learning objectives, contact jcohen@apa.org.

 

 

 

 

[DIV28SUPER] Two Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship positions in PTSD-SUD-Pain at the Jesse Brown VAMC

The Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is pleased to announce recruitment for two postdoctoral fellowship positions for the 2014-2015 training year.

Program Overview:
The Jesse Brown VAMC is recruiting two fellows for our 1-year postdoctoral program in psychology aimed at providing interprofessional education (IPE) in the treatment and assessment of post-traumatic stress disorder, pain, and substance use. Fellows develop competencies in clinically addressing these diagnoses individually, with reliance on empirically based practices (EBPs), with comorbidity among them being a particular emphasis. Multiple healthcare disciplines are leveraged to provide the fellows consultation and didactic experiences on these topics, and collaboration with non-psychologist healthcare providers is a focus of the training year. The goal of this program is to prepare fellows to emerge from the program fully prepared to independently practice in an interdisciplinary, collaborative care setting in the VA, with competencies of delivering services using a patient-centered approach.

Rotation Schedule:
Fellows are assigned to half-time clinical training within a PTSD-focused clinic across the training year. Moreover, fellows are expected to dedicate at least 4 hours per week throughout the year to delivering telehealth care to our affiliated community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) as part of this PTSD-focused training experience. The remainder of the fellows' clinical activities are derived from experiences in the Pain Clinic and clinics focused on substance use disorders—viz., the Addictions Treatment Program (ATP), Drug Dependence Treatment Program (DDTC), and Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP). Each of these two groups of rotations (pain and SUD) serves as a half-time rotation for a six-month period. However, given the extensive overlap between PTSD, SUD, and pain that exists at our facility, fellows will likely be assigned cases throughout the year that substantially reflect these comorbidities and require
collaboration in all three types of clinics simultaneously. The rotation divisions are established to ensure that minimum amounts of time are reserved in each clinic for specialty-focused activities (e.g., training in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure therapy in PTSD Clinic, pain assessments in Pain Clinic, and SUD-specific training experiences in SUD-related clinics), as well as to ensure that time is appropriately reserved for formal administrative activities on the official rotation.

Setting:
The Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center (JBVAMC) is located two miles west of the Loop, Chicago's central downtown district. It is part of Chicago's large Illinois Medical District, which also includes Cook County Hospital, Rush University Medical Center and the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center. JBVAMC serves the almost one million veterans who reside in its catchment area. Many veterans are eligible for VA health care because they are disabled or economically disadvantaged. JBVAMC is affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. Approximately 250 medical residents and 300 medical students rotate through the medical center each year, receiving training in medicine, surgery, psychiatry, neurology, dentistry, radiology, orthopedics, and more. Additionally, students from nearby academic institutions receive training at the medical center in
disciplines such as psychology, nursing, pharmacy, social work, and audiology.

Staff:
The Jesse Brown VAMC has 35 psychologists on staff with various areas of specialty. The director of training is Kenneth A. Lehman, Ph.D., and the Chief of Psychology is Mark J. Zerwic, Ph.D.

Start Date:
On or about September 1, 2014

Stipend:
$46,287 (estimated)

Benefits:
Health insurance, 13 days paid vacation, all federal holidays, and up to 13 days of sick leave.

Application Procedure:
Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are candidates in (or have completed) an APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology. They must have completed an APA-accredited internship program and earned their Ph.D. or Psy.D. prior to the start date of the fellowship.

To apply, please complete the following:
1. Cover letter outlining career goals and goodness of fit of our program.
2. A current curriculum vitae
3. Copies of official graduate transcripts to date—please note that if the doctoral degree has not yet been awarded, we will require an official transcript with awarding date before admission to the fellowship program
4. Three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from an internship supervisor, sent directly from the letter writers via electronic attachment
5. Letter from the internship director of training verifying that the applicant is in good standing with his or her program along with the applicant's anticipated completion date of the internship

Applicants should send items 1-3 above as a single PDF to the director of training at kenneth.lehman@va.gov using the subject line "Fellowship Submission for [First and last name of applicant]." Applicants should have their letters (items 4-5) sent by their letter writers to the same email address using the subject line "Fellowship Letter for [First and last name of applicant]."

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. For full consideration, applicants should submit all of their materials by 1/26/14.

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[DIV28SUPER] Conference Calls for The Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative

 

The  NIH will be hosting a series of informational conference calls to address technical questions regarding applications to each of The Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies  (BRAIN) Initiative Funding Opportunity Announcements for prospective applicants. 

 

Information on dates and contacts for each of the conference calls is as follows:

 

January 10, 2014, 2:00-3:00 PM EST:

RFA-MH-14-215, Transformative Approaches for Cell-Type Classification in the Brain

 

For call-in information, contact Andrea Beckel-Mitchener at BRAIN-info-NIMH@mail.nih.gov. 

 

January 13, 2014, 2:00-3:00 PM EST:

RFA-MH-14-216, Development and Validation of Novel Tools to Analyze Cell-Specific and Circuit-Specific Processes in the Brain

 

For call-in information, contact Michelle Freund at BRAIN-info-NIMH@mail.nih.gov. 

 

January 15, 2014, 1:00-2:00 PM EST:

RFA-MH-14-217, Planning for Next Generation Human Brain Imaging

 

For call-in information, contact Greg Farber at BRAIN-info-NIMH@mail.nih.gov. 

 

February 4, 2014, 1:00-2:30 PM EST:

RFA-NS-14-007, New Technologies and Novel Approaches for Large-Scale Recording and Modulation in the Nervous System

RFA-NS-14-008, Optimization of Transformative Technologies for Large Scale Recording and Modulation in the Nervous System

RFA-NS-14-009, Integrated Approaches to Understanding Circuit Function in the Nervous System

 

For call-in information, contact Karen David at NINDS-Brain-Initiative@nih.gov. 

In addition to accessing the information provided in the upcoming conference calls, applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with the Scientific/Research Contacts listed in each of the FOAs to discuss the alignment of their proposed work with the goals of the FOA to which they intend to apply.

 

Background Information

The Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative is a new Presidential project aimed at revolutionizing our understanding of the human brain. By accelerating the development and application of innovative technologies, researchers will be able to produce a new dynamic picture of the brain that, for the first time, shows how individual cells and complex neural circuits interact in both time and space. It is expected that the application of these new tools and technologies will ultimately lead to new ways to treat, cure, and even prevent brain disorders.

 

For general information and inquiries regarding NIH support for the BRAIN Initiative, please consult the following website: http://www.nih.gov/science/brain/index.htm. 

 

On December 17, 2013, NIH released six Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) for the inaugural set of projects under the BRAIN Initiative (see links in the Related Announcements section of this Notice), with an expected initial investment of $40M to be considered for NIH funding in Fiscal Year 2014.  Summaries of the FOAs and other information for prospective applicants are available at the following website: http://www.nih.gov/science/brain/funding.htm. 

 

Inquiries

 

Inquiries specifically regarding this Notice can be directed to:

Edmund Talley, Ph.D.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Telephone: 301- 496-1917
Email: NINDS-Brain-Initiative@nih.gov

 

 

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[DIV28SUPER] Fwd: APA Minority Fellowship Program: Applications due January 15!

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Subject: APA Minority Fellowship Program: Applications due January 15!

Hello, Division listserv owners—

 

Can you please send one final reminder about MFP applications to your respective listservs?

 

Thanks for your support!

 

--

Jessica Rodriguez

Program Coordinator

Minority Fellowship Program
American Psychological Association[apa.org]
750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
Tel: 202.336.6127 |  Fax: 202.336.6012

 

 

Applications for the APA Minority Fellowship Program are due January 15!

Please see the attached flyer for more details or visit the MFP website at http://apa.org/pi/mfp/[apa.org].

 

Kindly forward to all of your networks, and thank you for your support!

 

 

 

American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program:

Call for Fellowship Applications

 

 

MFP Fellows receive much more than financial support; they join a community committed to their success.  Fellows are mentored by leading ethnic minority psychologists and become part of a lifetime network of professional psychologists interested in ethnic minority behavioral health issues.

 

Fellowship Opportunities (Click for more information)

• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Predoctoral Fellowship[apa.org]

This fellowship is aimed at those pursuing doctoral degrees in clinical, counseling, and school psychology, as well as other behavioral health services or policy areas.

 

• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Postdoctoral Fellowship[apa.org]

This fellowship is aimed at early career doctoral recipients who are interested in developing a career in behavioral health services or policy.

 

About the Minority Fellowship Program

The APA MFP is an innovative, comprehensive, and coordinated training and career development program that promotes psychological and behavioral outcomes of ethnic minority communities.  MFP is committed to increasing the number of ethnic minority professionals in the field and enhancing our understanding of the life experiences of ethnic minority communities. 

 

The application deadline is January 15

 

 

For more information or to apply, please visit our web site at www.apa.org/pi/mfp[apa.org]

 

[DIV28SUPER] Dates for Informational Conference Calls for The Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative

The  NIH will be hosting a series of informational conference calls to address technical questions regarding applications to each of The Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies  (BRAIN) Initiative Funding Opportunity Announcements for prospective applicants. 

 

Information on dates and contacts for each of the conference calls is as follows:

 

January 10, 2014, 2:00-3:00 PM EST:

RFA-MH-14-215, Transformative Approaches for Cell-Type Classification in the Brain

 

For call-in information, contact Andrea Beckel-Mitchener at BRAIN-info-NIMH@mail.nih.gov. 

 

January 13, 2014, 2:00-3:00 PM EST:

RFA-MH-14-216, Development and Validation of Novel Tools to Analyze Cell-Specific and Circuit-Specific Processes in the Brain

 

For call-in information, contact Michelle Freund at BRAIN-info-NIMH@mail.nih.gov. 

 

January 15, 2014, 1:00-2:00 PM EST:

RFA-MH-14-217, Planning for Next Generation Human Brain Imaging

 

For call-in information, contact Greg Farber at BRAIN-info-NIMH@mail.nih.gov. 

 

February 4, 2014, 1:00-2:30 PM EST:

RFA-NS-14-007, New Technologies and Novel Approaches for Large-Scale Recording and Modulation in the Nervous System

RFA-NS-14-008, Optimization of Transformative Technologies for Large Scale Recording and Modulation in the Nervous System

RFA-NS-14-009, Integrated Approaches to Understanding Circuit Function in the Nervous System

 

For call-in information, contact Karen David at NINDS-Brain-Initiative@nih.gov. 

In addition to accessing the information provided in the upcoming conference calls, applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with the Scientific/Research Contacts listed in each of the FOAs to discuss the alignment of their proposed work with the goals of the FOA to which they intend to apply.

 

Background Information

The Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative is a new Presidential project aimed at revolutionizing our understanding of the human brain. By accelerating the development and application of innovative technologies, researchers will be able to produce a new dynamic picture of the brain that, for the first time, shows how individual cells and complex neural circuits interact in both time and space. It is expected that the application of these new tools and technologies will ultimately lead to new ways to treat, cure, and even prevent brain disorders.

 

For general information and inquiries regarding NIH support for the BRAIN Initiative, please consult the following website: http://www.nih.gov/science/brain/index.htm. 

 

On December 17, 2013, NIH released six Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) for the inaugural set of projects under the BRAIN Initiative (see links in the Related Announcements section of this Notice), with an expected initial investment of $40M to be considered for NIH funding in Fiscal Year 2014.  Summaries of the FOAs and other information for prospective applicants are available at the following website: http://www.nih.gov/science/brain/funding.htm. 

 

Inquiries

 

Inquiries specifically regarding this Notice can be directed to:

Edmund Talley, Ph.D.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Telephone: 301- 496-1917
Email: NINDS-Brain-Initiative@nih.gov

 

 

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[DIV28SUPER] FW: job posting - not soft money

RESEARCH SCIENTIST – TOBACCO/NICOTINE USE: The University at Buffalo (UB) Research Institute on Addictions (RIA), a national leader in addictions research, is recruiting for a State of New York Research Scientist position. We are specifically seeking applicants with research expertise in tobacco/nicotine use, broadly defined. Experience as principal investigator on externally-funded research projects or prior grant funding is highly desirable. The successful candidate is expected to obtain funding for research that addresses important scientific questions regarding tobacco/nicotine use. This is a permanent research-focused position with minimal teaching and administrative responsibilities. The position is subject to New York State Civil Service regulations. Salary and fringe benefits are competitive. RIA is a research center within UB, and faculty and/or joint appointments with UB departments are available. Applications from minority candidates are particularly welcome. Established in 1970, RIA has a staff of over 120 persons working on over 35 separate research projects spanning multiple disciplines and approaches. RIA occupies a five-story building, and offers outstanding resources in support of its research endeavors. Visit the RIA website at http://www.buffalo.edu/ria.html. Inquiries can be made to either Kenneth E. Leonard (leonard@ria.buffalo.edu), RIA Director, or Gerard J. Connors (connors@ria.buffalo.edu), Search Committee Chair. To apply, visit https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu and search for position posting identification number 1300827. Attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and research statement to the digital application. Three letters of recommendation are also required and may be submitted as outlined in the online position posting. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer (AA/EOE).

 

[DIV28SUPER] Continuing Education Opportunities at the 2014 CPA Conference

Trouble viewing this email? Visit our Website Continuing Education Happy New Year! We hope that one of your New Year’s Resolutions was to sign up for CE courses, and the 2014 CPA conference is the perfect place to get your CE credits! The conference will offer 13.5 total eligible CE credit hours, including two dynamic keynotes, a preconference workshop, and six symposia on different cutting-edge topics in the field.  The earlybird deadline is January 17th - Register for the CPA now!   2014 Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction Atlanta, Georgia Feb. 28 - March 1, 2014 Reserve Your Hotel | Conference Registration | Present a Poster Download Registration Brochure Earlybird Registration Ends January 17! Last Day to Book Your Hotel is January 29     ABOUT THE CONFERENCE   The theme for the 2014 CPA is "Changing Addictive Behavior: Bench to Bedside and Back Again" ·         Thought-provoking keynotes and cross-discipline panels ·         Interactive environment for collaboration/networking ·         Pre-Conference Workshop (see below) ·         Pre-Conference “Functional Integration” Session (see below) ·         Poster Sessions ·         Discounted rates for Early Career Psychologists ·         Student opportunities (discounted rates, special networking, etc) ·         You don't have to be a member of either division or APA to attend the conference! ·         13.5 CE hours are available*!   MEET THE KEYNOTERS (1 CE credit each; 2 total)   SANDRA A. BROWN, PHD is Vice Chancellor for Research and a Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Brown is internationally recognized for her developmentally focused alcohol and drug intervention research. She is the past President of Division 50 (Addictions) of the American Psychological Association, is on the executive board of numerous scientific organizations, and has over 320 publications. She is involved in addiction prevention and intervention at the regional, state, and national levels and helped lead NIAAA’s effort to establish national screening guidelines for youth. She currently directs the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA).   MICHAEL A. NADER, PHD is a Professor of Physiology and Pharmacology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in Winston-Salem, NC. Dr. Michael Nader’s research interest began in the laboratory of Dr. Alice Young at Wayne State University. He received his Ph.D. in 1985 from the University of Minnesota, under the mentorship of Dr. Travis Thompson and completed post-doctoral training in behavioral pharmacology at Uniformed Services University under the mentorship of Dr. James Barrett. In 1988, he went to the University of Chicago, where Dr. William Woolverton trained him in nonhuman primate models of cocaine abuse. Since 1992, Dr. Nader has been on the faculty in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, where he is Professor. His research has focused on nonhuman primate models of drug abuse, combining brain imaging with behavioral methods to better understand how environmental (including social) and pharmacological variables influence addiction. His laboratory is the only one in the world studying socially housed monkeys (male and female) in intravenous drug self-administration studies. He has served on Board of Directors of the CPDD, is past-chair of the Division of Behavioral Pharmacology at ASPET and is currently a member of NIDA Council. Dr. Nader has a MERIT Award from NIDA.   NIH FUNCTIONAL MERGER   Key members of NIAAA and NIDA along with established researchers in Division 28 & 50 have been invited to participate in a discussion on the implications of the NIH functional integration of the addiction research portfolio. The goal is to create an open dialog and all researchers are welcome to join in the discussion. Pre-registration is required, but there is no cost to attend. We encourage submission of questions, concerns, or ideas prior to the session. Please email the program co-chairs (see page 2).  Friday, 9-11 am.   PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP (4 CE credits)   Treating Adolescent Substance Abuse:  What Works and How Can We Do It? Adolescence is an exciting period of development, as it inherently involves the exploration of identity, autonomy, sexuality, value systems, and peer relationships. Further, during this period, adolescents often “try on” different facets of adult life, including experimentation with health risk behaviors, including alcohol, cigarette, and cannabis use. This experimentation is facilitated by changes in adolescents’ social environment, which becomes increasingly peer-dominated, and has an increasing presence of alcohol and cannabis use opportunities. While many youth continue to adulthood without consequence, the substance use patterns of many adolescents interfere with their academic progress, as well as their health, personal, and social development. This workshop presents an opportunity for us to explore the state of the art of adolescent addictions research, including current empirically supported interventions. In addition, this workshop includes hands-on experience practicing foundational skills in empirically supported intervention approaches (including motivational intervention and contingency management). Participants will depart with basic knowledge of, skills in, and resources to obtain further information in each clinical approach. Presenter: Sarah W. Feldstein Ewing, Ph.D., University of New Mexico, Honors College/Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions (CASAA) **This workshop provides 4 CE Credits and pre-registration is required.   SYMPOSIA (1.5 CE credit each; 7.5 total)   We have an exciting lineup of concurrent sessions being offered at the CPA conference. Go to http://www.tinyurl.com/2014CPA to view full session descriptions.   POSTER SESSION   Last year’s poster session was the highlight of our networking events. This year, we will also be providing poster awards and inviting the first authors of select posters to present their research at our “Rapid Fire Research” sessions.  HOTEL/VENUE   The beautiful W Hotel in Midtown Atlanta will be the venue for our 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!   ADVERTISERS   Emory University | www.psychology.emory.edu Recovery Research Institute | www.recoveryanswers.org  Rutgers Center of Alcohol Studies | alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu Brown University Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies |www.caas.brown.edu CASAColumbia | www.casacolumbia.org MORE INFORMATION   Katie Witkiewitz, PhD, Co-Chair Jennifer Buckman, PhD, Co-Chair Jenna Cohen, Registration and Hotel Accommodations (202-682-5132)       *Continuing Education provided during the Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction Conference is provided by APA Division 50. APA 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. For more information on the available hours and learning objectives, contact jcohen@apa.org.