For more information regarding the agenda and speakers, please visit College of Pharmacy Website.

This program has been approved for 7 hours training credit by the
Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council.

A Conference provided through an educational grant of the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration and The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy

Most students do not significantly abuse alcohol and drugs. Nonetheless, they are likely to be negatively influenced and suffer from the high-risk behaviors of peers who do. A recent poll indicated that more than 70 percent of UGA undergraduate students consumed alcohol within a 30-day period and over 44 percent engaged in binge drinking at least once during a two-week period. In short, substance abuse threatens the educational, sociological, and economical well-being of a campus and consequently society as a whole.

This one day conference, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration and the University Of Georgia College Of Pharmacy, will examine the neuroscience of the young brain and the impact alcohol, marijuana, methamphetamine, steroids, opiates and other prescription drugs have on the student's ability to learn. It will also outline various prevention and treatment modalities for combating substance abuse in young adults.

By understanding the cognitive implications of substance abuse, detecting risky behaviors, and identifying approaches for prevention, school and college campuses can implement effective strategies to reduce alcohol- or drug-related problems and enhance the educational and social experiences of their students. This conference is intended for educators, social workers, law enforcement, health care providers, and the public.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Describe the neurobiological basis of psychoactive chemical use, abuse, addiction, dependence in the young adult brain.


2. Recognize that although prescription drugs are legal, they are just as dangerous as illicit or "street" drugs.


3. Discuss the prescription drugs currently being abused at the highest rates in the United States, and abuse data.


4. Explain the importance of prescription drugs use only under the care of a DEA licensed health care providers.


5. Differentiate between the presentations for methamphetamine, marijuana, and prescription pain medications.


6. Identify the behaviors associated with alcohol, prescription drugs, and street drugs.


7. Outline the various addiction treatment modalities for young adults.

Faculty

Richard A. Rawson, Ph.D., Associate Director of the UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs and Professor-in-Residence in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Greffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles

Lucinda L. Miner, Ph.D., Office of Science Policy and Communications, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health

Michelle D. Walker, Ph.D., Pharmacologist, United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration

Merrill Norton, Pharm.D.,D.Ph., NCAC II,CCS, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy

About Your Event

The Georgia Center
The Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center & Hotel, located on the beautiful, historic campus of the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, provides educational conferences, courses, and programs for lifelong learners. A total living and learning environment, the Georgia Center includes a 200-room hotel, restaurants, banquet areas, conference rooms, auditoriums, a fitness center, and a computer lab — all under one roof. As a unit of UGA's Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, the Center brings the University's teaching, research, and service expertise to the people of Georgia and beyond! For more information, visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu.

Special Needs
If you require special services or have dietary restrictions, contact Nette Penn, 706-542-6658 or Nette.Penn@georgiacenter.uga.edu by 5:00 p.m. ET, October 13, 2009.

Lodging at the Georgia Center Hotel
For your convenience, a block of rooms is being held for your event until 5:00 p.m. ET, September 17, 2009. Policies: (1) Tax Exemption — The State of Georgia only allows tax-exempt charges for a payment by a state-issued credit card or check or by a direct bill to a state agency (with a Georgia State Tax Exemption Certificate). (2) Lodging Cancellation — Cancel your reservation by 4:00 p.m. ET the day prior to your scheduled arrival to avoid being charged one night's room and tax. (3) Check-in is 4:00 p.m. ET; checkout is 11:00 a.m. ET. (4) At check-in, you must present your method of payment or a completed credit card authorization form (call 800-884-1381 for a copy, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET).

Travel Information
Athens, Georgia, is located about 60 miles northeast of Atlanta. For directions and airport shuttle information, see www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/directions. A parking deck is located adjacent to the Center ($10 per night; vehicle height limit, 7 feet). Athens is served by Athens-Ben Epps Airport as well as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which is located about 90 minutes southwest of Athens. Scheduled ground shuttle service and rental car services are available between Hartsfield-Jackson and the Georgia Center.

Event Cancellation Policies
(1) A cancellation received by 5:00 p.m. ET on or before October 13, 2009, will be refunded, minus a $35 processing fee. No refunds will be issued thereafter; substitutions will be allowed. (2) To change or cancel your registration, call 800-884-1381, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. (3) If an event is cancelled for any reason, the Georgia Center will not be responsible for any charges related to travel.

Registration

Registration is limited to 500 participants.

Fees:
     •$39 on/before October 14, 2009
     •$49 after October 14, 2009
     •$0 Student Registration (NO lunch included)