American Psychological Association Division 50
The 2017 American Psychological Association Convention will be held August 3-6 in Washington, DC. Proposal submissions will be accepted through Thursday, December 1st, 2016. The Division 50 scientific program will be posted in Spring, 2017.
Translating Addiction Science into Practice
The gap between addiction research and clinical practice is a significant and frequently voiced problem. Implementation of research-based findings into clinical practice can take several years, if it happens at all. In addition, clinicians’ first-hand experiences and treatment concerns often fail to shift the course of research. To help reach the goal of translating addiction science into practice, it is crucial to highlight how research findings from basic science and clinical research can help shape the treatment of addiction in clinical practice. It is also critical for clinicians and clinical researchers to have a strong voice in characterizing the different addiction subtypes seen in clinical practice, which may ultimately help to inform basic research questions and identify more effective treatments. The Society of Addiction Psychology (Division 50) is soliciting proposals that showcase translational addiction science with direct application to prevention and treatment. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: addiction phenotypes seen in the clinic, clinical research studies of addiction neurobiology and genetics that may directly inform clinical practice, approaches for implementing and evaluating evidence-based treatments in naturalistic settings, expanding access to evidence-based treatments, and identifying new behavioral or biological targets for treatment and prevention. We especially encourage submissions that enhance dialogue between researchers and clinicians, integrate across APA divisions, and demonstrate a commitment to diversity. Proposals for symposia, poster presentations, discussion sessions, conversation hours, and skill-building sessions will be considered (please note that individual paper presentations will not be considered). Those submitting proposals for symposia sessions are encouraged to apply for Continuing Education (CE) review at the time of submission.
The APA Call for Proposals is now closed.
Download the SoAP Full Program (pdf) and the Brochure of Addiction-Related Programming at APA (pdf). View the Presidential Address by Dr. Katie Witkiewitz.
Resources are available for those struggling with addiction and numerous effective treatments exist. Whether you are looking for help for yourself or a loved one, we encourage you to seek out help.