Substance Abuse Research Consortium
Semi-Annual Meeting

"Cultural Considerations for Substance Abuse Research and Treatment:  What We Know and What We Can Learn from Other Health-Related Fields"

Co-Sponsored by:
California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP) &
Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (PSATTC)

Coordinated by:
UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP)

Dates:
May 30, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration)

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Location:
The California Endowment Center for Healthy Communities
1000 N. Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA  90012

Target Audience:
Substance abuse researchers, treatment providers, administrators, policymakers, and other individuals interested in substance abuse research- and policy-related issues.

Purpose:
The SARC meeting offers an opportunity for professionals from a variety of disciplines to exchange current information on California substance abuse trends, promising prevention and treatment strategies, criminal justice and social service partnerships, and other substance abuse-related topics.

Relatively little specific research has been done related to cultural competence/considerations/ adaptations in the substance abuse field.  However, significant research has been done in this area in other health fields.  The May 2008 SARC meeting will feature leading researchers from a variety of health fields who will present their findings and, when possible, draw implications for research and policy work in the additions field.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the SARC meeting, attendees will be able to: (1) explain the current controversies in diagnostic accuracy of DSM disorders in minority groups; (2) describe at least two implications for substance abuse treatment and prevention focused on Latinos and culture change; (3) list at least two strategies to address cultural competence in treatment; (4) briefly describe nicotine dependence and psychiatric comorbidities in a sample of American Indian male veterans; (5) briefly describe the qualitative findings from a research study focused on an HIV risk reduction intervention for African American men who have sex with men and women; (6) identify at least three treatments that appear to be effective, based on randomized trials with ethnic minorities; and (7) list at least three key components of the National Standards of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services.

Continuing Education:
A total of six (6) hours of continuing education (CE) credit is available for several disciplines. There is a $20.00 fee for CE credit (payable by cash or check the day of the meeting. Credit card payments will NOT be accepted). UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UCLA ISAP maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CE credit will also be provided for C.A.D.C.s (CAADAC, 2N-00-445-1109), C.A.T.C.s (CAADE, CP 20 809 C 0710), C.A.S.s (BCAS/CAARR, 5033), and MFTs and LCSWs (CA BBS, PCE 2001). The UCLA School of Registered Nursing will provide Board of Registered Nursing CE credit (9542).

Ground Transportation:
The Bob Hope Airport (Burbank, Glendale/Pasadena) is located 15 miles from the Center, and airport transportation is available via Supershuttle for approximately $24.00 one way. Los Angeles International Airport is located 19 miles from the Center, and SuperShuttle is available for approximately $16.00 one way. Alternatively, a taxi ride costs approximately $30.00 for a one-way fare.

Parking:
Parking is free for conference participants.

Registration:
The registration deadline is May 22, 2008. SARC admission is free and is limited to the first 200 participants.

If you have special needs or would like additional information, please call Christina Gutierrez at (310) 267-5408 or email her at gutierrezc@ucla.edu.

*All registrants will be automatically added to the SARC listserv. The SARC listserv allows for the dissemination of SARC-related information and serves as a forum for listserv members to communicate substance abuse-related information to others in the field.