[homeles_ot-l] FW: Vulnerability to Addiction: Potential cause in Human Brain - Friday, November 4th, 2011 - free lecture

[Linda O'Neil]

FYI


Linda O'Neil

Public Education Consultant

Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch

301-1355 Bank St., Ottawa ON, K1H 8K7

loneil at cmhaottawa.ca<mailto:loneil at cmhaottawa.ca>

Tel: (613) 37-7791 Ext 135

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From: Jennifer Hayes [mailto:Jennifer.Hayes at Rohcg.on.ca]
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 9:32 AM
To: Jennifer Hayes
Subject: THE ROYAL'S RESEARCH MENTAL HEALTH SERIES - Friday, November 4th, 2011


The Royal's Research
Mental Health Series
Vulnerability to Addiction: A Potential Cause in Human Brain
When: Friday November 4, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Time:  A light lunch will be served at 12 noon with the lecture beginning
at 12:30 pm
Where: Associates-in-Psychiatry Auditorium, Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, 1145 Carling Avenue
Presenter:  Dr. Marco Leyton, McGill University

Summary
The brain chemical, dopamine, is thought to influence responses to drugs of abuse. However, its exact role has been unclear. We have been studying these issues using a combination of brain imaging methods and manipulations of dopamine transmission. The results suggest that (i) drug-induced dopamine release enhances the ability of rewarding events to grab and sustain interest, (ii) this is not due to changes in pleasure, and (iii) these dopamine responses are altered in individuals at risk for addictions. Together, the studies may have identified the first dopamine related vulnerability trait for addiction, one with intriguing implications for novel treatment strategies.

Objectives
1.      To learn about the role of dopamine in drug self-administration in humans.
2.      To learn about possible dopamine biomarkers of vulnerability to addiction.
3.      To learn about possible new treatment strategies.

Who Should Attend:
*         Clinicians
*         Researchers
*         Allied Health Professionals
*         General public

Registration:  This free public lecture will be given in English. Reservations are required and dinner is provided to those who RSVP and stay for the lecture. Please confirm your attendance to Jennifer Hayes at 613.722.6521 ext. 6537 or jennifer.hayes at rohcg.on.ca<mailto:jennifer.hayes at rohcg.on.ca>.  To participate in this event by videoconference, contact your local OTN Telemedicine Coordinator to help reserve a room and system at your site that is videoconference enabled.






















































Jennifer Hayes
Administrative Assistant
University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research
1145 Carling Avenue, Room 5436-1
Ottawa, ON  K1Z 7K4
T:  (613) 722-6521,  Ext. 6537
F:  (613) 792-3935
jennifer.hayes at rohcg.on.ca<mailto:jennifer.hayes at rohcg.on.ca>


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