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SUMMARY:SSW Webinar: The Win Win: Addressing Tobacco Use for People with Behavioral Health Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Tobacco use remains a leading cause of preventable death\, disproportionately impacting individuals with behavioral health conditions. This interactive\, solutions-focused session will explore the intersection of commercial tobacco use and behavioral health\, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to drive meaningful change. \nThrough engaging discussions and practical strategies\, participants will critically analyze the social norms and systemic factors that sustain tobacco-related health disparities. The session will provide a comprehensive overview of FDA-approved medications for tobacco use treatment\, including nicotine replacement therapies (NRT)\, varenicline\, and bupropion\, along with best practices for their effective use. \nAdditionally\, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the stages of change in tobacco use treatment and how to implement stage-specific interventions to support individuals throughout their quit journey. By integrating these evidence-based approaches\, behavioral health professionals can enhance health outcomes and improve the well-being of the communities they serve creating a true win-win scenario. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/ssw-webinar-the-win-win-addressing-tobacco-use-for-people-with-behavioral-health-conditions/
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SUMMARY:NeC-ROTAC Webinar: Understanding Substance Use Stigma in Rural Areas
DESCRIPTION:Stigma is a major barrier to addressing mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs) in rural communities. Rural areas often have close-knit populations with strong social and cultural norms\, which can amplify feelings of shame and judgment toward individuals struggling with addiction. This webinar will address the impact of stigma surrounding substance use and mental health in rural communities\, explore barriers to treatment and recovery\, and discuss strategies for reducing stigma to foster more supportive environments. \nTrainer: Humberto Carvalho\, MPH\nFor more details and registration\, click here.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/nec-rotac-webinar-understanding-substance-use-stigma-in-rural-areas/
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SUMMARY:NIH PATH Study Data User Workshop
DESCRIPTION:NIH’s National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is sponsoring an online Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study Data User Workshop to be held on August 13-14\, 2025. \nThe Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study is a collaboration between the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)\, National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP)\, Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The PATH Study is a household-based\, nationally representative\, longitudinal cohort study of approximately 46\,000 adults and youth (ages 12-17) in the United States. The PATH Study was launched in 2011 to inform the FDA’s regulatory activities under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act\, which was signed into law in 2009. \nCourse Description: This workshop will utilize hands-on examples to better understand the PATH Study sample design and weighting. Specifically\, attendees will gain a better understanding of how to conduct longitudinal analyses to estimate change over time\, as well as pseudo-cross-sectional analyses to estimate prevalence. \nThe workshop will include a brief overview of the PATH Study and a detailed discussion of the sample design and weights for all PATH Study public-use data files available from Wave 1 – Wave 7 (including youth\, adult\, and special collections). Participants will gain hands-on experience working with the public-use data files and understanding the weighted results. Instructors will review the types of restricted-use data files that are available from the PATH Study\, but these will not be utilized during the workshop. \nThis workshop will focus on understanding and using the PATH Study data files\, not on a specific analytic approach. The workshop will combine lecture\, discussion\, and hands-on exercises. This workshop will only be offered virtually. \nTo attend\, please apply by June 30th. Enrollment is limited and admission to the workshop is competitive. For more information and to apply\, please visit the2025 ICPSR Summer Program Topical Workshops website.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/nih-path-study-data-user-workshop/
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SUMMARY:NeC-ROTAC Webinar: Building Rural Recovery Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:Building Rural Recovery Ecosystems refers to creating coordinated\, community-based networks in rural areas that support individuals recovering from substance use disorders (SUD). These ecosystems integrate healthcare\, employment\, housing\, transportation\, and peer support services to help people in recovery rebuild their lives sustainably. \nTrainer: Humberto Carvalho\, MPH\nFor more details and registration\, click here.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/nec-rotac-webinar-building-rural-recovery-ecosystems/
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SUMMARY:NeC-ROTAC Webinar: Practical Strategies to Expand the Rural Behavioral Health Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Expanding the rural behavioral health workforce requires a multifaceted approach that addresses recruitment\, retention\, and accessibility challenges. This webinar will explore how communities can implement targeted strategies such as partnering with universities to create rural-focused training programs\, offering financial incentives to attract professionals\, and leveraging telehealth to extend services and supervision to remote areas. \nTrainer: Humberto Carvalho\, MPH\nFor more details and registration\, click here.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/nec-rotac-webinar-practical-strategies-to-expand-the-rural-behavioral-health-workforce/
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