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SUMMARY:NASEM Workshop: Enhancing Care and Services for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders will host a virtual public workshop on July 1-2 to explore the role of health policies in shaping mental health and substance use disorder (MHSUD) outcomes\, especially in communities with limited access to care. Speakers will discuss the potential of telehealth and other health policy strategies to improve care coordination and service delivery\, focusing on areas such as housing support\, economic assistance\, and community-based interventions. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/nasem-workshop-enhancing-care-and-services-for-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorders/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:NASEM Workshop: Enhancing Care and Services for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
DESCRIPTION:On July 1st-2nd\, The Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders will host a public workshop to address to examine how health and human services structures influence mental health and substance use disorder (MHSUD) outcomes\, particularly in communities with limited access to care. \nInvited presentations and discussions will be designed to: \n\nExamine the impact of structural factors such as healthcare and social service infrastructure\, service accessibility\, and the availability\, quality\, and effectiveness of MHSUD care and support services\, including how social determinants of health can either facilitate or create barriers to care.\nExplore strategies\, such as telehealth\, to enhance care coordination and service linkages\, including housing support\, economic assistance\, and community-based interventions to improve treatment access and engagement.\nDiscuss evidence-based approaches for integrating health and social services to improve prevention and treatment outcomes for MHSUD populations.\nConsider the role of policies and accountability measures in strengthening service delivery and reducing disparities in mental health and substance use care.\n\nThe planning committee will develop the workshop agenda\, select and invite speakers\, and moderate discussions. A designated rapporteur will prepare proceedings–in brief summarizing the presentations and discussion
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/nasem-workshop-enhancing-care-and-services-for-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorders-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T120000
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SUMMARY:The Yale Addiction Medicine Grand Rounds (AMGR): The First 100 Days - Changes to Addiction Policy
DESCRIPTION:The Yale Addiction Medicine Grand Rounds (AMGR) are held virtually on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Presentations are open to the public and cover a range of topics relevant to Addiction Medicine including research\, education\, training\, policy\, and clinical care. As the field of Addiction Medicine continues to evolve\, AMGR provide a venue for discussion and interaction among students\, residents\, fellows\, as well as junior and senior faculty at Yale and beyond. \nSecond Tuesday of every month\, 12 – 1 p.m. EST\nFourth Tuesday of every month\, 12-1 p.m. EST \nLocation: Addiction Medicine Grand Rounds are held virtually via Zoom. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify the structural and organizational changes proposed by the Trump administration that affect federal agencies\, including the implications of consolidating key public health institutions.\nEvaluate the impact of proposed budget cuts and personnel reductions on addiction policy implementation\, particularly in relation to grant funding\, Medicaid\, and workforce expertise at agencies like SAMHSA\, CDC\, and NIH.\nAnalyze the consequences of reduced data collection and terminated research initiatives on the nation’s ability to respond effectively to substance use trends\, especially in the context of synthetic drug threats and public health surveillance.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/the-yale-addiction-medicine-grand-rounds-amgr-the-first-100-days-changes-to-addiction-policy/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T100000
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SUMMARY:CAS Virtual Talk featuring Dr. Lorna Crean\, "Raise the Roof: Cognitive Effects of Homelessness and Implications for Problematic Substance Use Recovery"
DESCRIPTION:The Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies will be hosting a virtual talk on July 9\, 2025\, with Dr. Lorna Crean where she will cover the topic “Raise the Roof: Cognitive Effects of Homelessness and Implications For Problematic Substance use Recovery.” \n\nBefore pursuing her PhD\, Dr. Crean earned a B.S. in Psychology from Dublin City University and spent two years conducting research at the Dublin Simon Community\, focusing on the health and recovery trajectories of individuals in a drug stabilization unit. Her dissertation\, based on this work\, explored cognitive functioning in people experiencing homelessness and its impact on substance use recovery\, offering insights for treatment and psychological interventions.\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/cas-virtual-talk-featuring-dr-lorna-crean-raise-the-roof-cognitive-effects-of-homelessness-and-implications-for-problematic-substance-use-recovery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T130000
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SUMMARY:NIDA Summer Seminar Series - Addressing Addiction in Adolescents and Young Adults: Strategies for Intervention and Long-Term Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Are you an early career scholar interested in learning more about NIDA research areas? NIDA’s research training and career development team will be hosting a 5-part series of virtual webinars this summer called the “NIDA Summer Seminar Series” every Wednesday in July from 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET and all are welcome to attend! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeminar #2 on July 9\, 2025 Dr. Tisha Wiley from NIDA’s Division of Epidemiology\, Services and Prevention Research (DESPR) will be presenting on approaches to addressing addiction in adolescents and young adults\, including increasing uptake of effective interventions such as Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUDs)\, engaging family and loved ones\, and long-term recovery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeminar #3 on July 16\, 2025 a panel of distinguished NIDA substance use disorders (SUD) researchers and career development professionals including Drs. Catalina Lopez-Quintero\, Charles Parry\, Silvia Cruz\, and Jeffrey Samet will engage in a panel discussion on “Identifying and Collaborating with Research Mentors.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeminar #4 on July 23\, 2025 Dr. Tristan McClure-Begley from NIDA’s Division of Neuroscience and Behavior (DNB) will introduce behavioral pharmacology approaches used to study the effects of psychoactive substances\, examples of commonly used addictive and therapeutic drugs\, and how new technology is changing how we measure drug effects. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeminar #5 on July 30\, 2025 Dr. Lorenzo Leggio from NIDA’s Intramural Research Program (IRP) will provide a presentation exploring emerging basic\, translational\, and clinical evidence supporting the role of gut-brain neuroendocrine pathways (e.g.\, glucagon-like peptide-1) in addictive disorders\, highlighting these pathways as potential targets for the development of novel treatments. \n\n\n\n\n  \nJoin using this Microsoft Teams webinar link!
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/nida-summer-seminar-series-addressing-addiction-in-adolescents-and-young-adults-strategies-for-intervention-and-long-term-recovery/
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SUMMARY:NeC-ROTAC Webinar: Strategies to Prevent Substance Use Among Youth in Rural Areas
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on strategies to address the unique challenges faced by rural communities in combating substance use among young people. The session will explore evidence-based prevention approaches\, community engagement strategies\, and youth-led initiatives that foster resilience and healthy decision-making. \nLearn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strategies-to-prevent-substance-use-among-youth-in-rural-areas-tickets-1448252675739?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/nec-rotac-webinar-strategies-to-prevent-substance-use-among-youth-in-rural-areas/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T140000
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SUMMARY:NIDA Summer Seminar Series - Identifying and Collaborating with Research Mentors: Insights from NIDA SUD Experts
DESCRIPTION:Are you an early career scholar interested in learning more about NIDA research areas? NIDA’s research training and career development team will be hosting a 5-part series of virtual webinars this summer called the “NIDA Summer Seminar Series” every Wednesday in July from 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET and all are welcome to attend!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeminar #3 on July 16\, 2025 a panel of distinguished NIDA substance use disorders (SUD) researchers and career development professionals including Drs. Catalina Lopez-Quintero\, Charles Parry\, Silvia Cruz\, and Jeffrey Samet will engage in a panel discussion on “Identifying and Collaborating with Research Mentors.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeminar #4 on July 23\, 2025 Dr. Tristan McClure-Begley from NIDA’s Division of Neuroscience and Behavior (DNB) will introduce behavioral pharmacology approaches used to study the effects of psychoactive substances\, examples of commonly used addictive and therapeutic drugs\, and how new technology is changing how we measure drug effects. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeminar #5 on July 30\, 2025 Dr. Lorenzo Leggio from NIDA’s Intramural Research Program (IRP) will provide a presentation exploring emerging basic\, translational\, and clinical evidence supporting the role of gut-brain neuroendocrine pathways (e.g.\, glucagon-like peptide-1) in addictive disorders\, highlighting these pathways as potential targets for the development of novel treatments. \n\n\n\n\nJoin using this Microsoft Teams webinar link!
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/nida-summer-seminar-series-identifying-and-collaborating-with-research-mentors-insights-from-nida-sud-experts/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T120000
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SUMMARY:The Yale Addiction Medicine Grand Rounds (AMGR): Unpacking Oregon's Measure 110 and HB 4002 Authorized Deflection Programs
DESCRIPTION:The Yale Addiction Medicine Grand Rounds (AMGR) are held virtually on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Presentations are open to the public and cover a range of topics relevant to Addiction Medicine including research\, education\, training\, policy\, and clinical care. As the field of Addiction Medicine continues to evolve\, AMGR provide a venue for discussion and interaction among students\, residents\, fellows\, as well as junior and senior faculty at Yale and beyond. \nSecond Tuesday of every month\, 12 – 1 p.m. EST\nFourth Tuesday of every month\, 12-1 p.m. EST \nLocation: Addiction Medicine Grand Rounds are held virtually via Zoom.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/the-yale-addiction-medicine-grand-rounds-amgr-unpacking-oregons-measure-110-and-hb-4002-authorized-deflection-programs/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T140000
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SUMMARY:2025 NIDA Summer Seminar Series - Behavioral Pharmacology and Emerging Technologies in Addiction Research
DESCRIPTION:Are you an early career scholar interested in learning more about NIDA research areas? NIDA’s research training and career development team will be hosting a 5-part series of virtual webinars this summer called the “NIDA Summer Seminar Series” every Wednesday in July from 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET and all are welcome to attend! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeminar #4 on July 23\, 2025 Dr. Tristan McClure-Begley from NIDA’s Division of Neuroscience and Behavior (DNB) will introduce behavioral pharmacology approaches used to study the effects of psychoactive substances\, examples of commonly used addictive and therapeutic drugs\, and how new technology is changing how we measure drug effects. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeminar #5 on July 30\, 2025 Dr. Lorenzo Leggio from NIDA’s Intramural Research Program (IRP) will provide a presentation exploring emerging basic\, translational\, and clinical evidence supporting the role of gut-brain neuroendocrine pathways (e.g.\, glucagon-like peptide-1) in addictive disorders\, highlighting these pathways as potential targets for the development of novel treatments. \n\n\n\n\nJoin using this Microsoft Teams webinar link!
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/2025-nida-summer-seminar-series-behavioral-pharmacology-and-emerging-technologies-in-addiction-research/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260420T145022
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SUMMARY:NeC-ROTAC Webinar: Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care in Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:Integrating behavioral health and primary care in rural communities is crucial for improving access to care\, enhancing health outcomes\, and addressing the unique challenges faced by rural populations. In this webinar we will explore efforts to expand integrated care in rural areas and how leveraging Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) can serve as key access points for both primary and behavioral health care services. \nLearn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/integrating-behavioral-health-and-primary-care-in-rural-communities-tickets-1448255594469?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/nec-rotac-webinar-integrating-behavioral-health-and-primary-care-in-rural-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T133000
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CREATED:20250710T144723Z
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SUMMARY:NeC-ROTAC Webinar: Law Enforcement and Public Health Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Collaboration between law enforcement and public health is crucial for fostering community safety and well-being. Traditionally\, these fields have operated separately—law enforcement focusing on crime prevention and public health addressing disease and health promotion. In this webinar we will explore how working together allows them to tackle complex social issues more effectively\, such as substance abuse\, mental health crises\, violence prevention\, and disaster response. \nLearn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/law-enforcement-and-public-health-collaboration-tickets-1448258453019?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/nec-rotac-webinar-law-enforcement-and-public-health-collaboration/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T145022
CREATED:20250624T184958Z
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UID:9764-1753880400-1753884000@www.addiction.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:NIDA Summer Seminar Series - Gut-Brain Pathways in Addiction: New Targets for Treatment Development
DESCRIPTION:Are you an early career scholar interested in learning more about NIDA research areas? NIDA’s research training and career development team will be hosting a 5-part series of virtual webinars this summer called the “NIDA Summer Seminar Series” every Wednesday in July from 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET and all are welcome to attend! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeminar #5 on July 30\, 2025 Dr. Lorenzo Leggio from NIDA’s Intramural Research Program (IRP) will provide a presentation exploring emerging basic\, translational\, and clinical evidence supporting the role of gut-brain neuroendocrine pathways (e.g.\, glucagon-like peptide-1) in addictive disorders\, highlighting these pathways as potential targets for the development of novel treatments. \n\n\n\n\nJoin using this Microsoft Teams webinar link!
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/nida-summer-seminar-series-gut-brain-pathways-in-addiction-new-targets-for-treatment-development/
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