NAPAFASA National Conference

“Asian American and Pacific Islander National Substance Abuse Prevention Summit: AAPI Communities Taking Action for Prevention & Treatment”

June 5 - 6, 2008
Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel
6101 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Phone (310) 642-1111

Continuing Education Credit Information

Conference Agenda with CE Hours

Workshop Description

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OBJECTIVE: Share pertinent AAPI substance abuse research with practitioners to promote the translation of research into practice.

The program will include:

• Participants who are AAPI service providers and practitioners, researchers, youth and family representatives, community leaders and people in recovery

• Confirmed speakers include:
• Terry Cline, PhD; Administrator, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; Rockville, MD
• Garth Graham, MD; Director, Office of Minority Health, HHS; Rockville, MD
• Timothy Condon, PhD; Deputy Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse; Rockville, MD
• Dennis Romero, Deputy Director, SAMHSA, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention; Rockville, MD
• Floyd Mori, National Executive Director, Japanese American Citizens League; Washington, DC
• Alan Shinn, MSW; Executive Director, Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii; Honolulu, HI
• Barbara Benavente, MPA, Supervisor, Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse; Prevention & Training Branch; Tamuning, Guam
• Martin Iguchi, PhD; Chair, NIDA AAPI Workgroup; Los Angeles, CA

• Invited speakers include representatives from:
• Office of National Drug Control Policy
• National Institute of Mental Health
• National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
• SAMHSA “National Network to Eliminate Disparities” (NNED)

Up to 10.5 Continuing Educaton (CE) credits will be offered*

* CE credits for psychologists will be offered through Adelphi University. Adelphi University is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education credits for psychologists. Adelphi University maintain responsibility for the program.

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NAPAFASA Western Regional Conference in Los Angeles, CA

May 5-6, 2005

"Asian American and Pacific Islander Substance Abuse Research: Making It work for Our Communities"



 

NAPAFASA held the second in a series of regional conferences focused on identifying the most pertinent Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) related substance abuse research. Speakers such as Dr. Lula Beatty from the National Institute on Drug Abuse; Mr. Tad Davis, Deputy Director for Demand Reduction from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy; and Dr. Beverlie Fallik from the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention presented current programs from the federal level. AAPI substance abuse researchers, service providers, and community members engaged in dialogue and information exchange about successes, challenges, and research needs.

Click here for the summary program.

Click here for the list of presenters and biographical sketches.

This conference was generously underwritten by National Institute on Drug Abuse, The California Endowment, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, and East West Bank.




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NAPAFASA 2004 CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

"Substance Abuse: Making Research Work for the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community"



 

The NAPAFASA Conference took place on June 28-29 in Washington, D.C. with exciting speeches given by Dr. Andrea Barthwell, Deputy Director for Demand Reduction, White House ONDCP; Dr. Nora Volkow, Director, NIDA; and Dr. Westley Clark, CSAT. The conference presented the most current Asian American and Pacific Island substance abuse research pertinent to improving prevention and treatment services to our populations.

Youth from Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, and Columbus, OH, spoke on their observations of youth substance abuse. The conference also allowed for conference attendees to break out into regional groups to discuss issues pertinent to their area and types of research projects that are needed in each region. Dr. Ford Kuramoto, NAPAFASA’s National Director, also presented the concept of the AAPI Substance Abuse Institute.

The Conference was generously underwritten by NIDA and Washington D.C.

to see pictures from Day 1 of the Conference.
to see pictures from Day 2 of the Conference.

to see proceedings from Day 1 of the Conference.
to see proceedings from Day 2 of the Conference.

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