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Conference Goals

• Promote opportunities for networking for cross-systems collaboration
• Strengthen existing knowledge
• Increase knowledge of innovative research and technologies
• Increase awareness to a growing diverse and multicultural population
• Strengthen workforce commitment and competencies
• Provide an platform for multiple exposures to new technologies
• Create a foundation for technology transfer
• Adopt leading ideas in the field
• Implement evidence-based practices

Conference Summary

CASAT, Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies, at the University of Nevada, Reno is pleased to be working with NAMFT (Nevada Association of Marriage and Family Therapists) in co-sponsoring the Spring Academy: Prevention and Treatment Exchange. The Spring Academy will be held in Reno, Nevada at the Grand Sierra Resort from May 18-20, 2009.

The conference will expose professionals working in addiction treatment, prevention, and marriage and family therapy to the latest in substance related disorders research, strategies and evidence-based methodology. Unlike the typical conference format, attendees will be encouraged to actively participate in discussions of current standards of practice and research-based interventions. Attendees also will have the opportunity to strengthen existing knowledge through attending short, hot topic workshops on a variety of pertinent subjects and personal/professional development.

The Spring Academy will offer 3-day specialized workshops in Motivational Interviewing, Clinical Supervision and SAPST (Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training). These specialized workshops will enable participants to gain in-depth knowledge of the application leading to adoption of and adherence to the evidence-based practice. The personal choice of selecting a specialized workshop or a series of hot topic workshops will make the Spring Academy a meaningful learning experience for each participant.

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