The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry's (AAAP) 19th Annual Meeting and Symposium will be held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Florida, December 4-7, 2008. The meeting provides researchers and health care practitioners the latest developments in treating mental health and substance abuse disorders. Meeting events include symposia, workshops, poster sessions showcasing new research in the field, Lunch with the Experts, plenary sessions, Breakfast for Trainees, and a case conference with expert discussion.  

Important Dates!

Exhibitor Registration Opens:      March 15, 2008
Abstract Submission Deadline:    June 1, 2008
Meeting Registration Opens:       July 1, 2008
Travel Scholarship Deadline:       September 1, 2008

Research Awards Deadline:         September 1, 2008
Early Bird Registration Deadline:   October 1, 2008

Conference Schedule

The 19th Annual Meeting & Symposium will begin on the afternoon of Thursday, December 4, 2008 and adjourn around noon on Sunday, December 7, 2008.  This year’s Annual Meeting & Symposium topics will be announced shortly.  The conference schedule will also include a wide range of new research presentations, small-group workshops, and networking opportunities.  A Preliminary Program outlining the conference schedule and symposium speakers will be available in May.

Registration Fees

Status                                By Oct. 22            After Oct. 22

Member                            $465                      $515

Nonmember                       $575                      $625

Resident/Med Student         $225                      $275

Related Health Prof.            $225                      $275

Member Spouse*                $200                      $250

Nonmember Spouse*           $225                      $275

*Registration is required for spouse attending sessions and/or other conference functions.     

Conference Site

As one of the most historic and unique landmarks in all of South Florida, the Boca Raton Resort & Club is a living example of the region's history and development.  Created to be the world's most architecturally beautiful playground, the resort is as significant today as it was when it opened its doors over 80 years ago.  The Boca Raton Resort & Club is just 24 miles north of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and only 28 miles south from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). For more information on the Boca Raton Resort & Club, please visit http://www.bocaresort.com/index.cfm. 

The conference rate for the AAAP 19th Annual Meeting & Symposium is $205/night plus tax plus a resort fee of $18/day. Reservations must be made by November 1, 2008 . After that date, reservations are on a first-come first-served basis. To make your hotel reservations contact the Boca Raton directly at 1-800-327-0101 or 561-447-3000 or click here to make your reservation online: https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=41462&hotelID=4757. 

When calling for reservations you will need to provide the following: name, group name, arrival/departure dates and room type. All reservations require a one night’s deposit by guest check, money order or valid credit card. In order to receive the conference rate, you must mention that you will be attending the AAAP 19^th Annual Meeting & Symposium.  

The following are amenities or services for individuals who pay the resort fee: Amenities or services:  unlimited local calls, unlimited 800 calls, daily access to high-speed internet service in guestroom, daily access to fitness center, daily newspaper, turndown service, two bottles of Mizner water daily, key lime coolers at check-in, Resort transportation, and bellman gratuities.  Resort fee does not include housekeeper gratuities.

Pre-Conference & Post-Conference Events

Buprenorphine Training: The conference will be preceded by an 8-hour training on Buprenorphine and Office-Based Treatment of Opioid Dependence, to be held on Thursday, December 4, 2008.  For more information, click here.

2008 Review Course: AAAP is happy to announce that the Review Course will be returning after high praise for the 2007 AAAP Review Course.  The 2008 Review Course will be held in conjunction with the 19th Annual Meeting and Symposium.  The Review Course will be held on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7, 2008 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Florida.  More information will be posted shortly.