PALATINE, Ill., Oct. 10, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:ACUR) announced that Robert Jones, Chief Operating Officer, will present at the Natixis Bleichroeder Hidden Gems Conference on Monday, October 13th at 3:00 p.m. ET at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.