President's Welcome, AAAP State of the Association, and Keynote Speaker - Petros Levounis, MD, APA Past President - Confronting Addiction: From Prevention to Recovery-President's Welcome, AAAP State of the Association, and Keynote Speaker - Petros Levounis, MD, APA Past President - Confronting Addiction: From Prevention to Recovery

President's Welcome, AAAP State of the Association, and Keynote Speaker - Petros Levounis, MD, APA Past President - Confronting Addiction: From Prevention to Recovery

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Dr. John Mariani welcomed attendees to the 35th American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) Annual Meeting in Naples, Florida. As the AAAP President, he highlighted ongoing efforts, including filling addiction psychiatry fellowship positions and encouraging more general psychiatry residents into the field. He suggested that recruitment might improve with initiatives like the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology's fast-tracking proposal. Dr. Mariani also mentioned the anticipated leadership transition within the American Journal on Addictions and the AAAP's development of paid CME courses.<br /><br />Dr. Petros Lavounas, former APA President, emphasized making addiction education accessible to general practitioners and discussed societal expectations for expanding addiction psychiatry's role beyond strict diagnostic criteria. He stressed the importance of ongoing education and referred to simplified communication strategies during his tenure. Dr. Lavounas highlighted the need for addiction psychiatrists to serve as educators and consultants while emphasizing teaching's value in sustaining the field. Additionally, he discussed supporting the LGBTQ community in the context of addiction treatment and advocated for an adaptable approach considering cultural contexts. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A session, encouraging engagement and shared learning among attendees.

Keywords

Addiction Psychiatry

AAAP Annual Meeting

Fellowship Positions

Recruitment Initiatives

Leadership Transition

Addiction Education

Cultural Contexts

LGBTQ Support

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