Tuesday, July 31, 2012


Therapies For Cocaine Abuse Likely Following The Modeling Of New Enzymes

Researchers from the University of Kentucky have designed and discovered a series of highly efficient enzymes that effectively metabolize cocaine. These high-activity cocaine-metabolizing enzymes could potentially prevent cocaine from producing physiological effects, and could aid in the treatment of drug dependency. The results of this study by Chang-Guo Zhan et al are published in the journal PLOS Computational Biology. 

The effectiveness of the enzymes' work was evaluated through modeling cocaine pharmacokinetics, the study of the body's action on administered external substances, such as cocaine, when the enzyme exists in the body. As there is no FDA-approved anti-cocaine medication, the medical and social consequences of cocaine abuse have made the development of anti-cocaine medication a high priority. Administration of an enzyme to enhance cocaine metabolism has been recognized as a promising treatment strategy for overdose and abuse. A remarkable feature of the enzyme-based therapeutic approach is that one enzyme molecule can degrade many thousands of drug molecules per minute. 

This pharmacokinetic modelling is a crucial step of enzyme-based therapy development for cocaine abuse. Furthermore, the general insights of the research should also be valuable for future development of an enzyme therapy for any addictive drug, as the general methodology of the modelling may be used to develop valuable models for evaluating the effectiveness of metabolic enzymes in detoxifying other drugs. 

Friday, July 20, 2012

FRN's 36th national conference, “Moments of Change



Moments of Change 2012






Hello! FRN's 36th national conference, “Moments of Change: Innovations in Integrated Treatment,” is just around the corner! "Moments of Change" will combine some of the most popular topics Foundations has offered across the spectrum that encompasses integrated treatment. See the attached PDF brochure.

Join us at The Breakers, Palm Beach, Fla., from Oct. 8 to 11, 2012

Space is limited, but you still have time to be an Exhibitor or Sponsor. Please contact me ASAP if you would like more info or to make a reservation. As a reminder of what the Exhibitor or Sponsor Package includes, please refer to the Media Kit online. Packages come with complimentary registrations for attendees.

Continuing Education Tracks Available at “Moments of Change”:
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Intervention & Case Management
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Process Addictions
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Psychological Trauma & Addiction
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Holistic & Experiential Addiction Treatments
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See you at The Breakers!!

Jesse Fortner
Conference Coordinator
Foundations Recovery Network
(615) 371-5737 direct

2013 WCSAD/CCSAD Call For Presentations Ending Soon


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2013 WCSAD/CCSAD Call For Presentations Ending Soon 

The Planning Committee is accepting proposals for workshops for the 4th Annual West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders (WCSAD), May 30 - June 2, 2013 as well as the 26th Annual Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders (CCSAD) to be held September 12-15, 2013. Workshop proposals should focus on emerging and important issues facing the addiction treatment and recovery communities. 
  
PLEASE NOTE: SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER:
August 1, 2012 for WCSAD & November 1, 2012 for CCSAD
  
Submission requirements and online application forms are located at both www.WCSAD.com and www.CCSAD.com, under the Call for Presentations tab and you are able to submit for both with the same application. Please be sure to submit all requested information or the Committee will be unable to accept your proposal.
C4 Recovery Solutions accepts proposals via online submission only. You may save information and return to edit before submission but all items are required to be submitted before consideration. Please use correct spelling and punctuation. If your submission is selected, your online entry will become the material for all brochure and marketing materials. 
  1. Submission information including workshop description, presenter bio/s, goals & objectives
  2. Updated CV or resume
  3. Photo (you may return later to upload your Photo and CV/Resume)
To help tailor your proposal please note CCSAD and WCSAD host the following target audiences/topic areas: Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists, Mental Health Counselors, Private Practioners, Alcohol/Drug Educators, Trauma, Recovery Advocates, Marriage & Family Therapists, Employee AssistanceProfessionals (Workplace issues), & Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (WCSAD only).

Please contact me if you have any questions.  

Sincerely,

Dee

Dee McGraw, MSW
Director of Education & Event Services
C4 Recovery Solutions
616-581-4855
     
  

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