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The table below lists dependency event summaries and commentaries on a diverse range of topics. Columns in the list are date of event, host, event name, presenter(s) and the date the summary was added to the site or significantly updated. Table is in reverse chronological order (date of event) but can be sorted on the other columns by clicking the heading on the table.

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07-OctLord Howe IslandA naturalist's observations at North Bay2007/12/06
11-Sep-07A Toast to the Family, By STANTON PEELE2007/09/11
30-Aug-07Perceptive correction on some mythology around alcoholism and addictions2007/09/11
08-Aug-07NaltrexoneImplants of naltrexone: information sought on outcomes2008/08/20
16-Jul-07NaltrexoneFailure of naltrexone implant reported from Russia2008/08/20
10-Apr-07New YorkPostcard from springtime New York2007/06/06
08-Nov-06APSAD Annual Scientific Conference. Cairns, Queensland.Day Three and some observations2006/11/24
07-Nov-06APSAD Annual Scientific Conference. Cairns, Queensland.Day Two2006/11/23
06-Nov-06APSAD Annual Scientific Conference. Cairns, Queensland.Day One2006/11/23
02-Aug-06In Memory of Vincent P. Dole, MDVincent P Dole, MD, Dies at Age 932006/10/13
22-Jul-06Sydney Medically Supervised Injecting CentreSome statistics after 5 years2006/08/28
30-Jun-06Adelaide Conference on drugs/alcohol in work place (4 of 4)Day Two (Other Sessions)2006/10/11
30-Jun-06Adelaide Conference on drugs/alcohol in work place (3 of 4)Day Two (Session 2)2006/08/25
29-Jun-06Adelaide Conference on drugs/alcohol in work place (2 of 4)Session 3 chaired by Dr Neal Blewett2006/08/21
29-Jun-06Adelaide Conference on drugs/alcohol in work placeWork-related Alcohol and Drug use - A National Forum.2006/08/16
02-May-06Inter-Institutional Narcotic and Ethanol Group LectureOpioid receptors, addiction and beyond (Professor Brigitte Kieffer)2006/06/14
29-Apr-06CNN HIV program with Sanjay Gupta and Bill ClintonPlease don't mention the real HIV issues - CNN viewers may not like it!2006/06/15
28-Apr-06New York State Psychological Association Division on AddictionsAddiction Treatment in Metamorphosis: Paradigm Shift in Theory & Practice2006/06/30
24/26 Apr-06AATOD ConferenceTreating people with dignity2006/05/18
10-Apr-06Diversion of buprenorphine in India29% addicted to pain medication2006/07/20
06-Apr-06Alcohol in Iran.Some move to opium in preference says New York Times2006/07/20
05-Apr-06SuboxoneSydney launch2006/07/12
28-Feb-06Cannabis and psychosisSome references for readers2006/07/20
08-Feb-06The use of combination buprenorphine naloxone in clinical practiceemail survey of 184 US practitioners2006/07/19
Nov-2005ChinaEye-opening activity and impressive progress2006/06/30
09-Nov-05APSAD Conference, MelbourneDay Three2006/07/03
08-Nov-05APSAD Conference, MelbourneDay Two2006/07/03
22-Aug-05Pain management and dependencyDr Doug Gourlay2006/04/12
13-Apr-05Recent advances in the treatment of alcoholismCharles O'Brien, MD, PhD.2007/10/22
10-Mar-05Sydney Morning Herald 3/3/05. "Online sales of mind-altering drugs surges: UN."Internet drugs 'more expensive' than from pharmacy ... but no doctor needed2006/07/18
17-Nov-04APSAD Conference, Fremantle WADay Three2006/06/03
16-Nov-04APSAD Conference, Fremantle WADay Two2006/06/03
15-Nov-04APSAD Conference, Fremantle WADay One2006/06/03
14-Nov-04APSAD Conference, Fremantle WAPre-conference symposium2006/06/03
24-Jul-04Injecting room discussed at public meeting in RedfernPublic Meeting held in the Redfern Community Centre, Hugo Street, 'the block', Redfern.2006/10/11
1-6 May-04American Psychiatric Association, 2004 Annual Meeting, New York City. 'Dissolving the Mind-Brain Barrier'Proceedings summary 'dissected'.2006/07/05
23-Apr-04New York State Psychological Association Division on AddictionsGoing Too Far: When the Ordinary Becomes Addictive2006/07/03
19-Nov-03APSAD annual scientific meeting. BrisbaneDay Three2007/02/21
18-Nov-03APSAD annual scientific meeting. BrisbaneDay Two2007/02/21
17-Nov-03APSAD annual scientific meeting. BrisbaneDay One2007/02/21
22-Oct-03Hong Kong WHO methadone workshop for prevention of HIV in Asia22-24 October 20032007/02/21
03-SepSupervised injecting room called for in Redfern2007/02/21
22-Apr-03American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) National ConferenceIntegrating Evidence-Based Practices Within Opioid Treatment2007/02/21
02-OctYoung Australian visits Mayo Clinic in 1924Lost letters found!2006/10/11
May-99Where is your local GP?The death of an Australian tradition2006/10/11
Feb-99The alarming drug overdose death tollWhat can you do?2006/10/11
Nov-98Doctor shoppingDependency and a consistent approach to drug policy issues2006/10/12
Feb-98It's all in the gram stain: endocarditis in drug userSkin rash and joint pains occurring in a heroin addict who has recently commenced treatment should be taken seriously2006/10/11
Dec-97Sick in the Air!Travels with a large American lady and an alcoholic pilot2006/10/11
29-Nov-96Pain Management and Chemical DependencyEvolving Perspectives - New York Nov 19962006/10/12
1963Management of the Narcotic Addict (Halliday R. 1963)First ever article regarding Methdone treatment2007/11/20
Sep-1821Confessions of an English Opium-EaterBeing an extract from the life of a scholar. London Magazine 18212006/05/28
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