Evidence, Policy and Practice

The Organising Committee is delighted to invite you to Sydney to participate in the Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs Conference 2008. APSAD 2008 will feature an exciting program of international and national keynote speakers who will focus on new treatment prevention and policy approaches to the drug and alcohol field. A broad range of papers will be presented from renowned national and international experts in the latest cutting-edge drug and alcohol research.

The APSAD 2008 Conference will feature an exciting range of clinical workshops/master classes to enhance skills acquisition and knowledge transfer. There will also be a significant program of poster presentations to increase the ability of presenters and delegates to interact and discuss the research findings from those research projects of most relevance to them.

The 2008 APSAD National Conference location provides the opportunity for you to enjoy scenic Darling Harbour and the nearby Chinatown area. Darling Harbour is centrally located to a host of other exciting Sydney sites. We look forward to seeing you in Sydney in 2008 for this important National event.

Program Overview

The Scientific Program will focus on evidence, policy and practice and comprises the following:

  • Keynote presentations from National and International invited speakers
  • Symposia on selected topics
  • Concurrent oral sessions
  • Poster sessions
  • Clinical workshops/master classes
  • Social functions
  • Satellite meetings and launches

Pre-Conference Workshops/Symposia:

Who should attend

  • workers and clinicians in drug & alcohol and mental health services
  • researchers, health and other professionals with an interest in drug and alcohol and working in the A&OD field
  • those engaged in health policy development and implementation
  • health economists
  • youth workers
  • regulatory and operational officers involved in drug law enforcement and corrective services
  • pharmaceutical companies developing and marketing pharmacotherapies
  • organisations representing consumers, and
  • members and colleagues of APSAD