Best Wishes
Rowdy Yates
Senior Lecturer in Addiction Studies
Scottish Addiction Studies
Dept. of Applied Social Science
University of Stirling
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> From: Arnthor Jonsson
> Reply To: Arnthor Jonsson
> Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2002 7:04 pm
> To:
> Subject: Second Announcement - The 4th ISAM Annual meeting and SAA
> 25th Anniversary Conference in Reykjavik
>
> SÁÁ - National Society for Addictions and Treatment in Iceland and
> ISAM - International Society of Addiction Medicine
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> Welcome
> It is a pleasure for the congress committee to invite you to participate
> in the 4th ISAM Annual meeting and SAA 25th Anniversary Conference in
> Reykjavik, Iceland October 2nd-5th 2002.
> These two events provide an excellent opportunity for scientists,
> clinicians and other professionals from the field of addiction medicine to
> meet, present and learn from each other, people from many parts of the
> world gathered together in beautiful Iceland in the fall.
> The President of Iceland, Mr. Olafur Ragnar Grimsson is the guardian of
> the 4th Annual ISAM and S.A.A 25th. Anniversary Conference.
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> A Brief Introduction to SAA
> SAA - Icelandic National Center of Addiction Medicine: SAA is a society
> with15-20 000 members, founded in October 1977. SAA has 100 employees and
> is responsible for the greater part of all alcohol and drug abuse
> treatment in Iceland. SAA runs a detoxification center with 70 beds, two
> inpatient units with 30 beds and 28 day aftercare facilities, two
> outpatient clinics, three recovery houses, and a social center. Every year
> 1800 individuals are treated at the inpatient units and several thousand
> Icelanders take advantage of the services offered at the outpatient units
> and recovery houses. SAA offers a variety of treatment options and serves
> patients addicted to alcohol as well as other substances. SAA also runs
> special treatment programs for adolescents, women, relapse-prone men,
> families of addicts and alcoholics, and pathological gamblers. The
> treatment is both at outpatient and inpatient level.
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> A Brief Introduction to ISAM
> The International Society of Addiction Medicine is an international
> fellowship of physicians founded in 1998 and committed to the:
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> * Advancement of Addiction seen as a treatable disease
> * Recognition that physicians worldwide have a major role to play in
> its management
> * Enhancement the credibility of the physician's rol
> * Emphasis of the importance of educational activities
> * Establishment of consensus documents and practice guidelines
>
>
> Supporting organizations
> The Office of the Icelandic President
> ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine)
> NIDA (National Institute of Drug Abuse)
> The Icelandic Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of Health
> The Icelandic Surgeon General's Office
> The Icelandic Medical Society (LÍ)
> The Red Cross in Iceland
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> Congress Committee
> Thorarinn Tyrfingsson MD, Conference Chairman and President
> Gudbjorn Bjornsson MD, Local Organizing Committee
> Sigurdur Gudmundsson MD, General Surgeon, Iceland
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> Official organizers
> The SAA in Iceland
> The International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM )
> The Icelandic Society of Addiction Medicine
>
> International Advisory Committee
> Nady El-Gubaly MD, President ISAM
> Peter E. Mezciems MD
> Marc Galanter MD
> Jorge Gleser MD
> Sheila Blume MD
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> Local Organizing Committee
> Thorarinn Tyrfingsson MD, [log in to unmask]
> Gudbjorn Bjornsson MD, [log in to unmask]
> Theodor Halldorsson, [log in to unmask]
> Arnthor Jonsson, [log in to unmask]
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> Scientific Committee
> Sigurdur Gudmundsson MD, Chair
> Thorarinn Tyrfingsson MD
> Gudbjorn Bjornsson MD
> Sheila Blume MD
> Mark Galanter MD
> Jorge Gleser MD
> Peter E.Mezciems MD
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> Scientific secretariat
> SAA, Armuli 18, IS-108 Reykjavik,Iceland.
> Tel.: (+354) 530 7600, Fax: (+354) 530 7602
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
> Website: www.saa.is
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> What is going on?
> International Addiction Medicine Conference. The aim of the conference is
> to provide new directions and concepts for the clinical treatment of
> alcoholism and drug addiction and to strengthen the collaboration between
> all those who are promoting growth and development in the field of
> addiction medicine.
>
> What is involved?
> Attending lectures from distinguished speakers from different parts of the
> world. Participating in workshops. Learning from other experts in the
> field of addiction medicine, from talks, posters and interactions. Getting
> a chance to visit a distant and exotic place.
>
> Who for?
> Anyone interested in the vast field of addictions. Professionals involved
> in treatment or research, counselors, social workers, healthcare
> personnel, etc. This event will provide an excellent opportunity for
> everyone interested in addiction medicine and treatment and to meet and
> hear updates from worldwide experts within this field.
>
> Where?
> Up in the North Atlantic, in Reykjavik, the capitol of a unique island
> called Iceland. At the Conference and Cultural Center of the University
> "Háskólabíó" situated adjacent to Radisson SAS Hotel Saga. It is close to
> the financial and shopping district in the heart of the city.
>
> When?
> In October 2002, days 2nd -5th.
>
> How can I get involved?
> Visit website www.saa.is for further information on the conference,
> travels and accommodations.
> Submit abstracts before June 1st , using Online Abstract Form or email to
> [log in to unmask]
> Register online at our website: www.saa.is
>
> If payment is received before June 2nd 2002 after June 2nd 2002
> for ISAM member ISK 29.000.- 39.000.-
> for Participants ISK 39.000.- 49.000.-
> Accompanying persons ISK 12.000.- 15.000.-
>
>
> Information on currency rates
>
> Included in registration fee for ISAM Members and Participants:
> Admission to the Conference, documentation, coffee during breaks, lunch on
> October 3, 4, 5, Get together on October 2 and Banquet on October 4.
>
> Included in registration fee for accompanying person:
> Get together on October 2 and Banquet on October 4.
>
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> Accommodation and Confirmation
> The official travel bureau of the conference, Iceland Travel / Conference
> department, arranges for hotel accommodation for participants.
> Reservations should be made on the registration form or online, and are
> booked on first-come, first-served basis. Iceland Travel / Conference
> department reserves the right to book another hotel if the desired
> accommodation is fully booked.
>
> All reservation requests should be sent to Iceland Travel / Conference
> department. If you contact the conference hotels directly they might
> inform you that they are fully booked, since the rooms are reserved for
> the conference. Special conference rates are available only through
> Iceland Travel / Conference department.
>
> Accommodation can only be confirmed if the hotel deposit accompanies the
> registration form. Please note that the accommodation is to be paid in
> full to Iceland Travel / Conference department. Payment for registration
> fee, social events and accommodation in full, is appreciated in advance.
>
> Payment details
> Payment of registration fees and hotel deposit should be made in advance
> by: Visa or Euro/Master credit cards. Please indicate card number and
> expiry date on the registration form.
>
> After having received the payment, Iceland Travel / Conference department
> will send you a confirmation of your reservation, payment and balance. It
> is appreciated if the balance would be settled in advance or if that is
> not possible, upon registration at the conference. Reservations by
> telephone cannot be accepted. You are, however, welcome to make your
> reservation by telefax.
>
> Cancellation - refunds
> Cancellation of registration and hotel reservation Pre-registered
> participants who are unable to attend the conference will have their fees
> and hotel deposit refunded less an administrative fee of ISK 4.000.-,-
> provided that a written notice of non-attendance is received one month
> prior to the conference. After that time no refund may be expected. All
> refunds will be processed after the conference.
>
> Changes made after September 2 will be charged with ISK 3500.-
>
> Registration and Information during the conference
> Iceland Travel / Conference department will provide you with travel and
> conference information during the conference at Háskólabíó.
>
> Conference organiser and Travel Bureau: Iceland Travel
> Conference Department Thorunn Dogg Arnadottir & Thordis Sverrisdottir,
> Lagmuli 4, P.O. Box 8650
> IS-128 Reykjavik, Iceland.
> E-mail: [log in to unmask] , [log in to unmask]
> Tel.: (+354) 585 4309
> Fax: (+354) 585 4390
> Online Registration: https://booking.uu.is/con/saa.asp
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> Amongst confirmed speakers:
> Marc Galanter, MD, Former President of ASAM
> David Smith, MD, Former President of ASAM, Director Haight Ashbury Free
> Clinics, California
> Jerry Moe, M.A. –Program Director Betty Ford Center, California
> Terence T. Gorski, MA, MAC, NCACII – Cenaps Lead trainer and consultant
> John Wallace, Ph.D. – Director St. Vincent´s hospital in Harrison, New
> York
> Sheila Blume, MD, FASAM
> Gabriele Fischer, MD, Professor
> John Rotrosen, MD - from NIDA
> Prof. Michael Krausz, MD, Univers. of Hamborg, Germany
> Gregory E Skipper, MD, FASAM, Medical Director Physician Health Program,
> Alabama
> G Douglas Talbott, MD, FASAM, FACP, FACC, - former president of ASAM
> Tarek Gawad, MD – Prof. Cairo University, Egypt
> Hannu Alho, MD, PhD - National Public Health Institute, Helsinki , Finland
>
> David R. Gastfriend, M.D. - Director, Addiction Research Program, Harvard
> Medical School, Boston
> Dan Angres, MD, - Medical Director, Rush Behavioral, Chicago
> Wim van den Brink, MD, Prof. University of Amsterdam, Holland
> Prof. Nady El-Guebaly, MD, from ISAM
> D Mohan, Prof. MD, New Deli, India
> Wayne Moran M.B.,B.S. Hong Kong
> Maria Cristina Delgado- Pich MD
> Prof. Tarek M.S.A.Gawad MD, Cairo, Egypt
> Prof Flavio Poldrugo, Univers. of Trieste, Italy
> Prof. Collin Brewer, MD, UK
> Peter E Mezciems, MD, Canada
>
> Main topics:
> Addiction as a brain disease
> Amphetamines and their consequences
> Women and addiction
> The family disease of addictions
> Psychiatric co-morbidity
> Pharmacological treatment of addictions
> Infectious disease and addictions
> ASAM´s Patient Placement Criteria 2R
> Pathological gambling
> Relapse Prevention
> Network Therapy
> Acupuncture in addiction's treatment
> Primary care and addictions
> Nicotine dependence and treatment
> Impaired professionals
> Physician Health Programs
> Epidemiology of addiction
> International research to practice experience
>
> Posters
> The size of the poster board is 90 cm width x 120 cm height. Fittings
> will be provided.
>
> Exhibition
> During the Conference there will be an exhibition in at "Háskólabíó".
> Please contact [log in to unmask] for further information.
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> Flight
> If you need assistance with your flight please be so kind to contact the
> closest Icelandair office.
>
> Transport from/to the airport
> The flybus service between the Hotels in Reykjavík and Keflavík airport is
> coordinated with international flight departures and arrivals. Taxi
> service
> is also provided at the airport.
>
> Tax free
> As a general rule VAT of services is not reimbursed in Iceland.
>
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> SOCIAL PROGRAM
> To introduce you to the unique nature of Iceland and the spirit of its
> people you will be offered a wide variety of activities during the
> conference, such as: Receptions, Conference Banquet, Glacier Adventure to
> Europe´s largest glacier Vatnajökull, The Golden Circle Tour to the Old
> Parliament at Thingvellir, the beautiful waterfall Gullfoss and the hot
> spring area of Geysir, horse back riding, and bathing in the natural warm,
> mineral rich, water at the Blue Lagoon.
>
> Wednesday, October 2
> Reception 18:00 at Radisson SAS Hotel Saga
>
> Friday, October 4
> 19:30 - 23:30 Banquet at Restaurant Broadway
> Transport provided from the Conference hotels
> Included in the registration fee.
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> OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
>
> Wednesday, October 2
> 09.00-15a.00 A riding tour and the Blue Lagoon
> Transfer to the Ishestar riding center in Hafnarfjordur. After a short
> introduction of the horses and staff, our ride starts into the beautiful
> Heiđmörk with its numerous caves and canyons. The horses are well suited
> both for the beginner and more advanced riders. After an hour riding
> tour onwards to the Lagoon whish is a unique wonder of nature; a lagoon
> with pleasantly warm mineral-rich geothermal water in a middle of a blac
> lavafield. The high natural levels of silica and minerals give the Lagoon
> its rich blue colour. A new bathing centre with a 5.000 m2 geothermal
> lagoon has recently been opened.The new facilities include modern changing
> rooms and showers, an indoor geothermal pool, a winter garden, restaurants
> and other services. We stop for a refreshing bath or swim in the
> pleasantly warm water, light lunch and then return to Reykjavík.
> Duration: 5 - 6 hours
> Price: ISK 6.500.-
> Minimum: 15 participants
>
> Wednesday, October 2
> 09.00-17.00 The Golden Circle
> A classic excursion to many of the scenic natural wonders for which
> Iceland is justly renowned. The tour goes first to Nesjavellir geothermal
> field, where plumes of steam rise to the sky. Then onwards to
> Thingvellir, the National Park where Iceland's old parliament was founded
> in 930. On to mighty Gullfoss, The Golden Waterfall, perhaps the most
> beautiful in the country . The tour continues to the Geysir area, seething
> with erupting hot springs and boiling mud pools, and with very active
> geysir Strokkur spouting every few minutes. Lunch at Hotel Geysir. Then
> to the picturesque Kerid, a lakefilled extinct volcanic crater. Return to
> Reykjavík.
> Duration: 7 - 8 hours
> Price: ISK 7.700-
> Minimum: 15 participants
>
> Thursday, October 3
> 10.00-14.00 City sightseeing for accompanying guests
> There we will tour the most northerly capital in the world, Reykjavík,
> where more than a third of the Iceland's population lives. During this
> tour, we will see the old town centre, the Parliament, the Cathedral, the
> harbour, the National Museum and Höfđi house, the summit site of 1986. We
> drive past the city's salmon river which is an outstanding proof that
> Reykjavík is a pollution free capital and past the Árbćjarsafn outdoor
> folk museum. It offers an interesting contrast to the modern buildings of
> the most recent part of Reykjavík. A visit is also made to an outdoor
> swimming pool heated by geothermal water and a museum dedicated to the
> famous sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson
> A light lunch will be served.
> Duration: 3-4 hours
> Price: ISK 5.900 ,-
> Minimum: 10 participants
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