Thank you to all 19th Annual Meeting attendees!  

We had a wonderful turnout this year and we hope you enjoyed the conference.  

We look forward to working with you in 2009 and hope to see you in 

Los Angeles for our 2009 20th Annual Meeting & Symposium!

Meeting Proceedings: The 19th Annual Meeting & Symposium will be available in CD-Rom format; 

these are currently in production.  The CD-Rom (computer use only) will feature all 

sessions, symposia, workshops, and presentations (of those available) in audio AND visual format.  

Conference handouts and presentations will also be available online for limited use.  

All 19th Annual Meeting attendees will be sent a copy of the CD-Rom when production is complete.  

And AAAP Members can request this CD-Rom for free!  

We expect the CD-Rom to be ready in early February 2009.  

Thanks for your patience.

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The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry's (AAAP) 19th Annual Meeting and Symposium will be held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Florida, December 4-7, 2008. The meeting provides researchers and health care practitioners the latest developments in treating mental health and substance abuse disorders. Meeting events include symposia, workshops, poster sessions showcasing new research in the field, Lunch with the Experts, plenary sessions, Breakfast for Trainees, and a case conference with expert discussion.  

Important Dates!
          Abstract Submission Deadline:        July 1, 2008 (closed)
          Meeting Registration Open:        Click here to register online!
          Travel Scholarship Deadline:          September 15, 2008

          Research Awards Deadline:            September 15, 2008

          Exhibitor Registration Open:           Apply for exhibit space (closed)
          Early Bird Registration Deadline:      October 22, 2008

Conference Schedule

The 19th Annual Meeting & Symposium will begin on the afternoon of Thursday, December 4, 2008 and adjourn around noon on Sunday, December 7, 2008.  This year’s Annual Meeting & Symposium topics will be announced shortly.  The conference schedule will also include a wide range of new research presentations, small-group workshops, and networking opportunities.  A Preliminary Program outlining the conference schedule and symposium speakers will be available in May.  CLICK HERE to read more about the conference events and view the Schedule at a Glance (or click on the menu link in the boxes above).

Registration Fees

Status                          By Oct. 22             After Oct. 22

Member                              $465                      $515

Nonmember                        $575                      $625

Resident/Med Student          $225                      $275

Related Health Prof.             $225                      $275

Member Spouse*                 $200                      $250

Nonmember Spouse*           $225                      $275

*Separate registration is required for spouse attending sessions and/or other conference functions.    

At the conclusion of this conference participants should be able to:

            1. Articulate the incidence of new cases of alcohol dependence per year

            2. Estimate the likelihood of relapse over three years, dependence upon the type of remission

            3. List five subtypes of alcohol dependence

            4. Obtain knowledge regarding novel treatments for substance abusers being evaluated in Europe 

                as well as the experience in implementing established and novel approaches in European settings

            5. Discuss the integrated management of opioid dependence during pregnancy, including medical 

                and obstetric issues, psychosocial issues, Axis I psychiatric disorders and medication

            6. Identify the complexities of working with patients in the criminal justice systems, the barriers 

                and facilitators to implementing medications for criminal justice patients, and the overlap of mental 

                and substance abuse problems among criminal justice patients

The symposia included in the annual meeting sessions will all emphasize identification and management of risk to patients related to drug and alcohol use disorders and complications.

Credit Designation: The Medical University of South Carolina designates this educational activity for maximum of 19.0 AMA PRA Category 1Credit(s).TM Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the Medical University of South Carolina and the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry. The Medical University of South Carolina is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Disclosure: In accordance with the ACCME Essentials and Standards, anyone involved in planning or presenting this educational activity will be required to disclose any relevant fi nancial relationships with commercial interests in the healthcare industry. This information will be made available to participants at the beginning of the activity. Speakers who incorporate information about off -label or investigational use of drugs or devices will be asked to disclose that information at the beginning of their presentation.

Conference Site

As one of the most historic and unique landmarks in all of South Florida, the Boca Raton Resort & Club is a living example of the region's history and development.  Created to be the world's most architecturally beautiful playground, the resort is as significant today as it was when it opened its doors over 80 years ago.  The Boca Raton Resort & Club is just 24 miles north of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and only 28 miles south from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). For more information on the Boca Raton Resort & Club, please visit www.bocaresort.com/index.cfm. 

The conference rate for the AAAP 19th Annual Meeting & Symposium is $205/night plus tax plus a resort fee of $18/day. Reservations must be made by November 1, 2008 . After that date, reservations are on a first-come first-served basis. To make your hotel reservations contact the Boca Raton directly at 1-800-327-0101 or 561-447-3000 or click here to make your reservation online:

https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=41462&hotelID=4757. 

When calling for reservations you will need to provide the following: name, group name, arrival/departure dates and room type. All reservations require a one night’s deposit by guest check, money order or valid credit card. In order to receive the conference rate, you must mention that you will be attending the AAAP 19^th Annual Meeting & Symposium.  

Pre-Conference & Post-Conference Events

Buprenorphine Training: The conference will be preceded by an 8-hour training on Buprenorphine and Office-Based Treatment of Opioid Dependence, to be held on Thursday, December 4, 2008.  For more information, click here.

2008 Review Course: AAAP is happy to announce that the Review Course will be returning after high praise for the 2007 AAAP Review Course.  The 2008 Review Course will be held in conjunction with the 19th Annual Meeting and Symposium.  The Review Course will be held on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7, 2008 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Florida.  For more information please visit www.aaap.org/reviewcourse.htm.