| Top_End_Users\'_Forum An organization for and by drug users aiming to increase the health and sustain the human rights of people who use currently illicit substances. |
| Virginia_College_Parents Regional site educates parents about illegal drug use and binge drinking on college campuses. |
| Wisconsin_Association_on_Alcohol_and_Other_Drug_Abuse Organization chartered by the State of Wisconsin. Members include counseling professionals, healthcare administrators, service providers, educators and friends and family members of addicted and recov |
| Wisconsin_Certification_Board_for_Drug_and_Alcohol_Counselors Details about the organization, links and contact information. |
| The_Women\'s_Addiction_Foundation Assists women faced with substance abuse issues and provides resources to promote education and prevention, as well as treatment and research. |
| Nabumetone Information about this nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, from the RxList. Includes pharmacology, dosage, side effects, and other information for doctors and patients. |
| Center_for_Dementia_Research Programs at the Nathan Kline Institute studying the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. Includes staff directories and descriptions of current |
| Estrogen_Therapy_in_Postmenopausal_Women Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA): Research on estrogen and progesterone and risk of breast cancer. |
| Memory_and_Aging_Research_Center_UCLA We are dedicated to advancing state-of-the-art research, education and clinical care of memory disorders. |
| UCSF_Memory_and_Aging_Center Dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for individuals with cognitive problems. Conducts cutting edge research on causes and cures for degenerative brain diseases. |
| William_and_Sylvia_Silberstein_Institute_for_Aging_and_Dementia New York University provides research on memory problems attributed to normal aging, and the diagnosis, causes and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. |
| Association_of_Vision_Science_Librarians_-_Eye_Care_Statistics AVSL's Various Eye Care Statistics. |
| Berkowitz_Lab MRI of retinal oxygenation and angiogenesis in diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, and other retinopathies. |
| BVI-Groups A comprehensive, screen-reader accessible website, listing discussion groups for the deafblind, blind, and visually impaired community. |
| Centre_for_Eye_Research_Australia Part of the University of Melbourne Department of Ophthalmology, and a World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for the Prevention of Blindness. Includes details of current projects, publicaons |
| Collaborative_Ocular_Melanoma_Study A multicenter randomized trial sponsored by The National Eye Institute and The National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health. |
| The_Collaborative_Ocular_Melanoma_Study Offers general and patient information about the study and what it is trying to discover. |
| Corneal_Topography_World_Research_Center For ophthalmic or vision scientists who are curious about the shape of the cornea and its effect on visual performance by Michael K. Smolek. |
| Dates_in_Vision_Science Chronological history of vision research. |
| The_Discovery_Fund_For_Eye_Research Promotes eye research translating results into patient care. Research scientists specialize in areas of interest such as research for diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, ocular herpes and kera |
| Experimental_Eye_Research Research papers on all aspects of the of the eye. |
| The_Experimental_Ophthalmology_Unit Research and teaching centre for the control and treatment of eye disorders and our interests include ARMD, corneal scarring, diabetes, ectodermal dysplasia, genetics, glaucoma, melanoma and PVR. |
| Eye_Radiation_and_Environmental_Research_Laboratory The laboratory of Basil, Worgul, Ph.D., located at Columbia University, studies the effects of exogenous physical and chemical mutagens on the visual system. |
| Eye_Research_Network Eye disease and research information, maintained by research scientist Kenneth P. Mitton, PhD. |
| The_Eye_Site Resource for summaries of research on possible nutritional relationships to eye diseases. |
| Foundation_Fighting_Blindness Funds research at over 50 institutions in the US and the world in the area of degenerative retinal diseases. |
| Fundus_Photograph_Reading_Center Research protocols in diabetic retinopathy, AIDS, hypertension and age-related macular degeneration, with standard photographs and ophthalmology related links. |
| Jan_Worst_Research_Group Located in the Netherlands. A research group which deals with ophthalmic surgical applications of simplified tools and surgical techniques. |
| Lasers_in_Ophthalmology_II Abstracts from experiments with laser ophthalmology studies/surgeries. |
| Lens_GDDB The human lens genetic disease database. Database of known genetic diseases in humans that affect the lens of the eye, generally causing inherited cataracts. |
| National_Eye_Institute_-_Clinical_Studies Links people to clinical trials. Answers questions about the kinds of clinical trials, and why and how people might participate. |
| Processes_in_Animal_Vision A comprehensive theory and description of the visual process and the operation of the neurons of the neural system. Research discovered the Activa and Rhodonine. |
| The_Retinal_Implant_Project Information and resources about the project. |
| RetNet_-_Retinal_Information_Network Provides tables of genes causing inherited retinal diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration and Usher syndrome, and related information. |
| The_Rickman_Lab Dennis W. Rickman, Ph.D., Assistant Research Professor provides information on studying the use of stem cell therapies to treat various retinal degenerative diseases of the eye. |
| Screening_for_Diabetic_Retinopathy_ Information on how to screen, What they might find, and what should be done if it is found. Also a listing of all their research attempts and findings. |
| Transpupillary_Thermotherapy_(TTT)_and_Transscleral_Thermotherapy_(TSTT) Research information on laser treatments for intra-ocular tumors, such as choroidal melanoma, retinoblastoma, and hemangioma. |
| The_Vision_Research_Coordinating_Center Oversees a number of research efforts, including two large-scale multi-center clinical trials sponsored by the National Eye Institute. Located at Washington University in St Louis. |
| Yale_Vision_Research Come visit our individual laboratories, meet our researchers and learn about the various opportunities we offer - from seminars, to research positions, to furthering your education. |
| MedlinePlus__Diclofenac Provides information on usage, precautions, side effects and brand names when available. Data provided by various government agencies and health-related organizations. |
The 2006 SCTPN luncheon meetings will be held in March, June, July, October and December from 11:30AM – 1:00 PM and are hosted by Sober Living by the Sea Treatment Centers. There is usually a guest speaker, covering topics of interest and relevance, such as substance abuse treatment, chemical dependency, residential treatment, interventions, therapy, addiction, medical and current issues, eating disorders, etc. Continuing education units (CEU’s) are offered for CAADAC, MFT and LCSW. However, the main thrust of the meetings is "Networking", so occasionally meetings will be scheduled with no formal agenda.
2006 Meetings will be held at the Balboa Bay Club and Resort located at 1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663. For driving directions click here
Frequent attendees include, inter alia, participants from the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse- Orange County (NCAD-OC),Recovery Radio Show, Betty Ford Center, The Victorian of Newport Beach, Sober Recovery, Sunrise Recovery Ranch, Visions Adolescent Treatment Programs, Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf, 10 Acre Ranch, South Coast Medical Center, New Directions for Women, Social Model Recovery, Sierra Tucson, Hemet Valley Recovery, Beau Monde Treatment, The Meadows, Promises Malibu, Dallas Taylor, the Matrix Institute, Diets Don't Work, Tracy Interventions, Brookside Intitute, Bruzzo Law, Jake Brower Law, Penny Bail Bonds, Anger Coach
Since its inception in January 2002, featured speakers include Joseph A. Pursch M.D., Kevin McCauley, John Southworth, Father Leo Booth, Mark Greenberg, Dan Beardshear, Barton Blinder M.D., Garrett O'Connor M.D., Dave Lewis, M.D. , Patrick MacAfee Ph. D, Mike Neatherton, Attorney Jake Brower, Criminal Law, Robert Weiss and other distinguished professionals in the field.
Please review our upcoming Programs and be sure to complete the
request form if you would like to receive an invitation to attend.
The Treatment Providers Network Monthly Meetings are sponsored by
Sober Living By The Sea whose family of treatment centers include
Sunrise Recovery Ranch, a
30 day facility located near Riverside,
The Victorian House,
a women's only eating disorder treatment home located in Newport Beach, and the Sober
Living By The Sea, a 90 day extended care treatment facility also in Newport
Beach.
2006 Networking Meetings will be hosted by Sober Living by the Sea and held at the Balboa Bay Club and Resort, Newport Beach, CA. These meetings are an
informal gathering of professionals in the addiction and recovery field.
The meetings are an opportunity to see colleagues, to make
new acquaintances and to share what is new and exciting.
