National conference on drug abuse in minority communities

On September 24-26, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) will host “Bridging Science and Culture to Improve Drug Abuse Research in Minority Communities” at the Wyndham Franklin Plaza Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. The conference will bring together researchers, students, academicians, health care providers, and community leaders interested in improving drug abuse research and expanding opportunities for minorities in this field.

“Despite notable progress in the overall health of the Nation, there are continuing disparities experienced by a variety of ethnic and racial minorities, including blacks, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Pacific Islanders, as compared to the U.S. population as a whole,” says NIDA Director Dr. Alan I. Leshner. “This conference provides a unique forum for minorities and non-minorities at every level to collaborate in developing culturally meaningful approaches for understanding and addressing disparities in drug abuse research, prevention, and treatment.”

The conference will feature plenary sessions on research findings in prevention, treatment and epidemiology, and the interaction of culture, race, ethnicity,and science on drug abuse research in minority communities. In addition, sessions will also address spirituality, challenges found by minority researchers, and pharmacological and behavioral treatment with minority clients.

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An agenda for the conference and more information is available on NIDA’s Web site at www.drugabuse.gov. To register visit NIDA’s Web site, or call 301-468-6008, extension 405.

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