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SUMMARY:SSW Webinar - Opioids: How Do They Work and How Do We Help?
DESCRIPTION:Opioid use has increased dramatically in the United States and across the globe. It is an issue for entire communities\, not just for those professionals working in addiction medicine. This webinar will look at how opioids affect the human nervous system as well as the human body. Specific pharmacologic interventions\, especially methadone and buprenorphine\, will be discussed in opioid addiction. Finally\, the use of Narcan for opioid overdose will be discussed. [This webinar will complete your prescription opioid social work license requirement.] \n\n\n\nInstructor: \nCraig Strickland\, PhD\n\n\nDate: \nWednesday\, January 8\, 2025\n\n\nTime: \n9:30 am – 12:30 pm ET\n\n\nLocation: \nLive Interactive Online Webinar
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/ssw-webinar-opioids-how-do-they-work-and-how-do-we-help-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T100000
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SUMMARY:SSW Webinar -  Addiction and Recovery: Where We Have Been\, Where We Are Going
DESCRIPTION:This course examines how the field of addiction treatment and recovery has evolved since the development of 12-step recovery spaces in the 1950’s\, from societal conceptualizations about addiction to how treatment and evidence-based practices have shaped what we now call clinical addiction treatment. Particular attention will be paid to how paradigms\, stigma\, and oppressive systems have influenced and shaped addiction and treatment trends. Participants will critically examine the successes and pitfalls of addiction treatment as it stands today\, including specific models and systems of recovery and what the field calls “evidence-based practices”. Special attention will be paid to how the fields of neuroscience\, epigenetics\, and neuropharmacology have informed what we know today about addiction\, and what it means for integrative recovery strategies moving forward. \n\n\n\nInstructor: \nKat Glick\, M.Ed\, LPC\, ACS\, MAC\, CSE\, CIMHP\n\n\nDate: \nWednesday\, January 8\, 2025\n\n\nTime: \n10:00 am – 1:00 pm ET\n\n\nLocation: \nLive Interactive Online Webinar
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/ssw-webinar-addiction-and-recovery-where-we-have-been-where-we-are-going/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T093000
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SUMMARY:SSW Webinar - Current Drug Trends and Emerging Drugs of Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Many new drugs are making local and national headlines such as K2/Spice and Bath Salts. This interactive webinar will discuss the latest developments and information regarding synthetic cannabinoids\, MDPV\, Mephedrone\, Kratom\, Salvia and other designer drugs that have been emerging over the past few years. Webinar participants will be introduced to the physiology of these drugs and how they can possibly impact\, mimic and exacerbate mental health disorders such as anxiety and depressive disorders. Epidemiologic trends in drug abuse in both youth and adults will be discussed as will the latest trends from the New Jersey Division of Addiction Services. Webinar participants will participate in interactive discussions and exercises in differential diagnosis of similar symptoms produced by these emerging drugs of abuse and other mental health disorders. Patterns of use\, abilities for urine detection\, and other legal aspect regarding these emerging drugs will be discussed. [This webinar will complete your prescription opioid social work license requirement.] \n\n\n\nInstructor: \nGlenn Duncan\, LPC\, LCADC\, CCS\, ACS\n\n\nDate: \nFriday\, January 10\, 2025\n\n\nTime: \n9:30 am – 12:30 pm ET\n\n\nLocation: \nLive Interactive Online Webinar
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/ssw-webinar-current-drug-trends-and-emerging-drugs-of-abuse/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T023452
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SUMMARY:NeC-ROTAC Webinar: Harm Reduction Principles: Foundations to Implementation in Treatment and Community Settings
DESCRIPTION:While there is a significant push to implement harm reduction in a variety of settings\, many providers and community members may not have an understanding of what harm reduction is and how it can be implemented and sustained in practice. This webinar will provide attendees with the core principles of harm reduction\, and identify related strategies and challenges to implementation in a variety of treatment and community spaces. \nRegistration: click here. \nTickets are not needed for this event. The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation email. \nTrainer:\nDr. Delores Blackwell\, LCSW
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/nec-rotac-webinar-harm-reduction-principles-foundations-to-implementation-in-treatment-and-community-settings-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T143000
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SUMMARY:Cannabis and Adolescents: An Overview of the Science and Concerns from Leading Experts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging webinar on January 15\, 2025\, on the complex relationship between cannabis use and adolescent development with  Dr. Mark Gold\, M.D.\, and Dr. Sarah Vinson\, M.D.  The presentations will explore the effects of cannabis on adolescent brain development\, its potential long-term consequences\, and emerging trends in use among younger populations. \n\n\n\nDr. Mark Gold\, M.D.\, is a trailblazing figure in addiction and psychiatry\, known for his transformative contributions across multiple medical fields. With over 1\,000 peer-reviewed publications and 30\,000 academic citations\, his work has left an indelible mark on the medical community. Dr. Gold is a founding member and director of the McKnight Brain Institute and is celebrated for modernizing addiction medicine training. His pioneering research on opioid dependence led to groundbreaking theories on addiction and withdrawal\, and he discovered the effectiveness of alpha-2 adrenergic agonists\, such as clonidine and lofexidine\, in easing withdrawal symptoms. Collaborating with colleagues\, he revolutionized addiction psychiatry by introducing evidence-based care and medication-assisted treatments. His insights have advanced opioid use disorder treatments and expanded our understanding of cocaine’s impact on dopamine and addiction. As a visiting professor\, editor\, and researcher\, Dr. Gold continues to influence the field of translational neuroscience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Sarah Y. Vinson\, M.D.\, is a leading expert in adult\, child & adolescent\, and forensic psychiatry. She founded the Lorio Psych Group and Lorio Forensics\, providing mental health care and forensic consultation. Dr. Vinson serves as the Professor and Chair of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Morehouse School of Medicine and is an Adjunct Faculty member at Emory University. A graduate of the University of Florida College of Medicine with specialized training at Harvard and Emory\, she is a sought-after speaker and advocate. Her work focuses on trauma\, equity in mental health care\, and the intersection of psychiatry and the justice system. Dr. Vinson has received numerous honors\, including the APA Jeanne Spurlock Minority Fellowship Alumna Achievement Award.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/cannabis-and-adolescents-an-overview-of-the-science-and-concerns-from-leading-experts/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T120000
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SUMMARY:NeC-ROTAC Webinar: Person-Centered Care: Applications in Methadone Maintenance Treatment and Outpatient Program Settings
DESCRIPTION:Participants may be familiar with the term person-centered care\, but may struggle with how to apply this approach with clients. This workshop will define person-centered care and the application of this approach from the beginning of treatment to the end stage in outpatient settings. Participants will also learn the key components of OASAS standards of documentation of person-centered care in the treatment record of clients under their care. \nFor registration: Click here \nPlease note: Tickets are not needed for this event. The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation email.\nTrainer:\nDr. Delores Blackwell\, LCSW
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/nec-rotac-webinar-person-centered-care-applications-in-methadone-maintenance-treatment-and-outpatient-program-settings-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T100000
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SUMMARY:NeC-ROTAC Webinar: How to Have the Conversation: Talking about Substance Use and Mental Health (in Rural Spaces)
DESCRIPTION:One of the most significant challenges that we all have is starting the conversation around substance use and mental health. Although we may feel more prepared to have these conversations in specific community spaces\, they can happen at any time and in any space. This workshop will focus on providing the tools to start the conversation whenever the opportunity arises. We will be focusing on tools and talking points that anyone from a provider to a community member can use to engage individuals around behavioral health. We will also discuss the impact of stigma and fear regarding disclosing the need for services\, and how to support individuals around accessing and staying engaged in services that meet their individual needs. \nFor registration: click here. \nPlease note: Tickets are not needed for this event. The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation email.\nTrainer:\nDr. Delores Blackwell\, LCSW
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/nec-rotac-webinar-how-to-have-the-conversation-talking-about-substance-use-and-mental-health-in-rural-spaces/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T150000
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SUMMARY:Inaugural Feeding Interest Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Annoucing the Inaugural Feeding Interest Group Meeting on Friday\, January 17th\, 2025\, from 10 AM – 3 PM. Please share the registration form (link below) or the attached flyer with your labs and anyone else who might be interested! \n\n\nRegistration form: Click here to register. \n\n\nThis meeting will focus on the physiology and behavior of feeding in both typical and maladaptive states. The group’s goal is to bring together researchers from across Rutgers and beyond to share data\, discuss ongoing studies\, and promote collaboration. The event will be held on the Busch Campus\, with the exact location based on registration numbers.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/inaugural-feeding-interest-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Psychology Building\, 152 Frelinghuysen Rd\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854
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SUMMARY:NeC-ROTAC Webinar: The Interconnection between Health Equity\, the Social Determinants of Health and the Impact of Intersectionality (in Rural Communities)
DESCRIPTION:As we lean more and more into equity in a variety of spaces and places\, health equity has become a significant part of this ongoing conversation. Health equity and the social determinants of health are interconnected in a variety of ways when working with our clients\, not just around health outcomes\, but improving their overall quality of life. Another aspect to this connection is the concept of intersectionality and how it has an impact on how and why clients may or may not access care or have adequate access to receive care. This workshop will lean into the connection between health equity\, the social determinants of health\, and intersectionality. \nFor registration: click here. \nPlease note: Tickets are not needed for this event. The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation email.\nTrainer:\nDr. Delores Blackwell\, LCSW
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/nec-rotac-webinar-the-interconnection-between-health-equity-the-social-determinants-of-health-and-the-impact-of-intersectionality-in-rural-communities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T160000
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SUMMARY:RARC Interest Group on Cannabis Meeting with Dr. Peggy Swarbrick
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Margaret (Peggy) Swarbrick \nAssociate Director\, Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies; Research Professor\, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology \nTopic: Community Advisory Boards and Community Engagement \nZoom Details: \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/93540383503?pwd=JMabsN35tmhMeebkfb05Zw94DRe2Gp.1 \nMeeting ID: 935 4038 3503\nPassword: 921903
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/rarc-interest-group-on-cannabis-meeting-with-dr-peggy-swarbrick/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T130000
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SUMMARY:CTN Primary Care SIG Webinar: Engaging Rural Communities and Practices in Substance Use Research
DESCRIPTION:The NIH recently launched a $30 million Communities Advancing Research Equity (CARE) for Health Initiative\, which funds primary care research network hubs to engage rural communities and practices in research. As part of the pilot\, CTN-0139 (Co-Care) is engaging with two newly funded rural hubs to expand engagement and recruitment in small rural practices. \nThe January 27\, 2025 Primary Care SIG meeting (12pm ET\, 9am PT) will feature a panel to discuss how CARE for Health synergistically can enhance and contribute to CTN trials. \nThe panel will include: \n\nRepresentatives from the NIH team who lead the CARE for Health Initiative\nDr. Allison Cole\, co-PI from one of the newly funded hubs\nDr. Jane Liebschutz\, co-PI from CTN-0139 (Co-Care)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: Connect to the Zoom meeting\nID: 996 0835 1363\nPasscode: 291918
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/ctn-primary-care-sig-webinar-engaging-rural-communities-and-practices-in-substance-use-research/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T023452
CREATED:20250117T161341Z
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UID:8935-1738234800-1738238400@www.addiction.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Learning Series Webinar - The National Opioid Crisis: Current Trends & Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Featured Speaker: Cheryl Ortiz\, DEA-NJ SAC\nCheryl Ortiz is the Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Field Division covering the state of New Jersey. SAC Ortiz is a 21-year veteran of the DEA having served diverse assignments to include multi-agency international investigations and local impact initiatives in domestic offices. She previously served in the United States Marine Corps\, and as a deputy sheriff with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. SAC Ortiz began her career with the DEA in the Miami Field Division where she served as a special agent and then as a supervisory special agent overseeing a HIDTA Task Force. After serving as a supervisory special agent in Miami\, she continued her career as a supervisory special agent of a HIDTA group out of the Washington Division. SAC Ortiz was also assigned to DEA Headquarters as a staff coordinator at the Special Operations Division\, where she supported and oversaw DEA operations throughout the Mexico\, Central America and Canada section\, and the Latin America and Caribbean section. She was promoted in May 2023 to serve as the 15th Special Agent in Charge of the New Jersey Field Division. \nAt the conclusion of this presentation\, participants should be better able to:\no Recognize the scope of the opioid epidemic through data on drug seizures\, overdose deaths\, naloxone administrations and other measures\no Identify ways to improve their own practices and the practices of their team to prevent prescription drug dependency and addiction among patients\no Work with their care team to address the epidemic of opioid addiction and the rising levels of misuse and deaths by recognizing the impact of diversion\, harm reduction\, and knowing signs and symptoms \n• Format\no The webinar will be held on Zoom \n• Schedule\no Introduction by PDFNJ\no Presentation by Cheryl Ortiz\, DEA-NJ SAC\no Question-and-Answer Session \nTo register for this free webinar\, click here.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/learning-series-webinar-the-national-opioid-crisis-current-trends-solutions/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T150000
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SUMMARY:SAMHSA Webinar - Demystifying Medications for Substance Use Disorders
DESCRIPTION:In January\, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has kicked off the first national Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month – a time to raise awareness of the benefits and availability of evidence-based treatments for people with a substance use disorder. \nThe session will also lay the foundation for why treatments\, including medications and other services\, are effective and important in helping people manage and support recovery from SUDs. \nFor registration\, click here.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/samhsa-webinar-demystifying-medications-for-substance-use-disorders/
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