THE LATEST CPDD NEWS

CPDD Announces 2024-25 President-Elect and Board of Directors Members

CPDD is pleased to announce the results of the 2024 Officers and Board of Directors election. Dr. Kelly Dunn, Chair of the Nominating Committee, thanks the committee members for their time and diligent efforts in developing a strong slate of candidates for the 2024 Election. The newly elected individuals are:2024-25 CPDD President-ElectWendy Lynch, PhD University of Virginia School of MedicineBoard...
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CPDD Establishes James L. Sorensen, PhD Memorial Fund

CPDD Establishes James L. Sorensen, PhD Memorial Fund Brentwood, TN – January 8, 2024 – The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) is proud to announce the establishment of the James L. Sorensen, Ph.D. Memorial Fund as a tribute to the late Dr. James L. Sorensen, a visionary leader, distinguished scholar, beloved mentor, and long-time CPDD member. "Dr. James...
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CPDD Announces 2023 Early Career Investigator Grant Recipients

The CPDD Executive Office is pleased to announce the researchers who have been selected as the inaugural recipients of the CPDD Early Career Investigator Grant. This prestigious grant, totaling $10,000 each, is a testament to their contributions to the field of Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). The esteemed awardees are as follows: Dr. Caitlyn Hood, Ph.D., University of Kentucky Dr. Justin...
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Early Career Member Research Spotlight: New Spotlight Posted

  About the New Research Spotlight The Early Career Members Committee (ECMC) has a new Research Spotlight posted.  This Research Spotlight Series is designed to highlight notable members in CPDD and allow them to share their experiences and recommendations on how to be successful in the field of substance use and addictive disorders, particularly with members in training or those...
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CPDD Announces 2023 Election Results

  CPDD is pleased to announce the results of the 2023 Election. Dr. Deborah Hasin, Chair of the Nominating Committee, thanks the committee members for their time and diligent efforts in developing a strong slate of candidates for the 2023 Election. The newly elected officers are:
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Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports Editor’s Picks

  Sherry McKee, PhD, DADR Associate Editor “Keyes, Katherine M., Caroline Rutherford, Ava Hamilton, Joshua A. Barocas, Kitty H. Gelberg, Peter P. Mueller, Daniel J. Feaster, Nabila El-Bassel, and Magdalena Cerdá. “What Is the Prevalence of and Trend in Opioid Use Disorder in the United States from 2010 to 2019? Using Multiplier Approaches to Estimate Prevalence for an Unknown Population...
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2023 CPDD Travel Awards Recipients

  Brentwood, TN – The College on Problems of Drug Dependence recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Travel Awards. Each recipient will receive travel funds toward their attendance at this year’s meeting. Congratulations to all recipients. The Stephen G. Holtzman Travel Award for Preclinical Investigators:  This Travel Award was established by family & friends of Dr. Holtzman to honor his memory in tribute to...
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2023 CPDD Awards for Excellence Recipients

  CPDD Announces 2023 Awards for Excellence Recipients Brentwood, TN - The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) is proud to announce the 2023 Awards for Excellence recipients. Martin and Toby Adler Distinguished Service Award Jack Bergman, PhD, Mclean Hospital, Harvard Medical School The Distinguished Service Award was presented for the first time in 1994. The name was changed...
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CPDD Hosts Annual Advocacy Day

  Washington, DC – The College on Problems of Drug Dependence held its annual Advocacy Event on February 27, 2023. Sixteen CPDD members and representatives, representing ten states, participated in meetings with 35 Congressional member offices. “This year’s meeting was exciting as the Congressional Staff met with CPDD members in person for the first time in three years,” noted CPDD...
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CPDD Celebrates 2022 Travel Award Recipients

    Brentwood, TN – The College on Problems of Drug Dependence recently announced the recipients of the 2022 Travel Awards. Each recipient will receive travel funds toward their attendance at this year’s meeting. Congratulations to all recipients. The Stephen G. Holtzman Travel Award for Preclinical Investigators:  This Travel Award was established by family & friends of Dr. Holtzman to honor his memory in tribute...
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CPDD Announces 2022 Awards for Excellence Recipients

  CPDD Announces 2022 Awards for Excellence Recipients Brentwood, TN - The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) is proud to announce the 2022 Awards for Excellence recipients. Nathan B Eddy Memorial Award Stephen T. Higgins, PhD, Vermont Center for Behavior and Health The Nathan B. Eddy Memorial Award was established in memory of one of the pioneers in...
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CPDD Announces 2022 Presidential Symposia Speakers

CPDD is proud to announce the 2022 Annual Meeting Presidential Symposia  speakers. J. David Jentsch, Ph.D. and Dr. Katie Serafine will address the #CPDD22 audience on Sunday, June 12 in Minneapolis. "Attending CPDD over the years has had a formative impact on my career evolution as an addictions scientist," shared Dr. Jentsch. "I am excited to attend the upcoming meeting...
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CPDD Partners with AmazonSmile

  Over the past few months, the Executive Office has received multiple inquiries about the easiest ways to donate to CPDD. In addition to visiting http://cpdd.org/donate/, you can also designate CPDD  as your charity of choice to receive a portion of your eligible Amazon purchases. Here’s how to set it up. How to use AmazonSmile using the Amazon app on...
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CPDD Announces New President-Elect and Board of Directors Members

  Brentwood, TN (March 16, 2022) – The College on Problems of Drug Dependence is pleased to announce the election of the 2022-2023 President-Elect and new Board of Directors members. Elected to the position of President-Elect is Deborah Hasin, PhD. Dr. Hasin will assume the role during the 2022 Annual Meeting and will serve as the President of CPDD from...
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To End the Drug Crisis, Bring Addiction Out of the Shadows

  Brentwood, TN - Dr. Nora Volkow recently published a new blog entry titled "To End the Drug Crisis, Bring Addiction Out of the Shadows." Dr. Volkow, MD, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse argues, "far too often, shame and stigma fuel addiction and prevent treatment. But replacing judgment with compassion can save live. When I was six...
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CPDD Announced 2021 Travel Award Recipients

  CPDD Announces 2021 Travel Award Recipients  Brentwood, TN – The College on Problems of Drug Dependence recently announced the recipients of the 2021 Travel Awards. Although the 2021 meeting will be held virtually June 21-24, Travel Award recipients will receive a complimentary registration to this year’s meeting in addition to being eligible for the same award in the future. Congratulations to all recipients.   The Stephen...
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Gipson-Reichardt Named Cochin Award Winner

  Gipson-Reichardt Awarded 2021 Joseph Cochin Young Investigator Award Brentwood, TN – The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) is excited to announce that Dr. Cassandra Gipson-Reichardt, PhD, has been awarded the 2021 Joseph Cochin Young Investigator Award for Excellence. The Cochin Award, in memory of a respected leader in drug abuse research and a former Chairman and Executive Secretary...
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CPDD Sourced in Senators Developing Fentanyl Crisis Letter to President Biden

  Brentwood, TN – On Tuesday, April 13, 2021, Senators Cory Booker, Edward Markey, Mazie Hirono, Elizabeth Warren, and Sheldon Whitehouse signed a letter to United States President Joe Biden urging the Administration to reconsider the misguided class-wide fentanyl analogue scheduling order set by the previous Administration. “The failed War on Drugs has been a war on people—funneling countless Americans,...
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ISGIDAR Co-locates With CPDD 83rd Annual Scientific Virtual Meeting

  Brentwood, TN – The College on Problems of Drug Dependence is excited to announce the International Study Group Investigating Drugs as Reinforcers (ISGIDAR) will be co-locating their virtual meeting with CPDD on Friday, June 18, 2021. “This year’s annual meeting will be held virtually, using the same online platform as CPDD,” shared ISGIDAR President Joshua Lile, PhD. “We greatly...
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Sandro Galea Announced as Keynote Speaker for the 2021 CPDD Presidential Symposium

  Brentwood, TN - The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) is pleased to announce Sandro Galea, MD, MPH, DrPH as Keynote Speaker at the Presidential Symposium of the CPDD Annual Scientific Meeting taking place virtually June 21 – 24, 2021.  Dr. Galea is a physician, epidemiologist and author and is currently Dean and Robert A. Knox Professor at...
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