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SUMMARY:GSAPP 50th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:RARC campus partner\, Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP)’s 50th Anniversary Gala registration is now open! Whether you’re a student\, alumni\, faculty\, staff\, or community member\, if GSAPP has touched your life\, this milestone event is for YOU!  Please join us for an unforgettable evening of connection\, reflection\, and celebration as we honor our beloved school’s impact and how we have been “Meeting the Moment” for 50 remarkable years. \nDate/Time: Saturday\, October 4\, 2025 | 6-11 pm \nLocation: The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center\, New Brunswick\, NJ \nDetails & Registration: go.rutgers.edu/GSAPP50thAnniversaryGala
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/gsapp-50th-anniversary-gala/
LOCATION:The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center\, 10 Livingston Ave\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901
ORGANIZER;CN="Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology":MAILTO:ce@gsapp.rutgers.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T140000
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SUMMARY:RARC Digital Health Workgroup Meeting (Kick Off Event!) Featuring Dr. Grace Kong
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to launch this new group co-led by Drs. Kristina Jackson and Marilyn Piccirillo with a special presentation by Dr. Grace Kong\, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. \nDr. Kong’s research explores how social media can be used as a powerful data source to identify tobacco use and promotion among youth and young adults. She will highlight innovative approaches\, including machine learning and generative AI\, for analyzing social media data to detect emerging trends and discuss how these methods can be applied to address broader public health challenges\, including substance use and mental health. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nMeeting ID: 942 4401 7951 \nPassword: 538949
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/rarc-digital-health-workgroup-meeting-kicki-off-event-featuring-dr-grace-kong/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Rutgers Addiction Research Center":MAILTO:rarc@bhi.rutgers.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T120000
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SUMMARY:CHOICES (Consumers Helping Others Improve their Condition by Ending Smoking) 20 Year Celebration Luncheon!
DESCRIPTION:CHOICES is celebrating its 20th Anniversary on October 9\, 2025\, at The Rutgers Club in Piscataway. Founded by Dr. Jill Williams\, CHOICES (Consumers Helping Others Improve their Condition by Ending Smoking) is a peer-led program addressing tobacco dependence among individuals with mental health conditions. The event will bring together leaders from across New Jersey’s mental health and addiction communities to reflect on two decades of impact and innovation. To learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/choices-consumers-helping-others-improve-their-condition-by-ending-smoking-20-year-celebration-luncheon/
LOCATION:Rutgers Club\, Livingston Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T123000
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SUMMARY:CAS Cooper Colloquium Endowed Lecture featuring Dr. Shannon Kehle-Forbes - Centering Patients’ Voices in the Study of Co-Occurring Post-Traumatic Stress and Substance Use Disorders
DESCRIPTION:The Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies is hosting an upcoming Cooper Colloquium Endowed Lecture\, featuring Dr. Shannon Kehle-Forbes\, on October 22nd\, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM.\n\nDr. Kehle-Forbes will present on the topic\, “Centering Patients’ Voices in the Study of Co-Occurring Post-Traumatic Stress and Substance Use Disorders.” In this talk\, Dr. Kehle-Forbes will share key findings from a large randomized comparative effectiveness trial evaluating two psychotherapies for treating PTSD co-occurring with substance use. Her presentation will highlight how engaging end-users and using mixed-method data collection improved the trial’s conduct and enriched its conclusions.\n\nWebsite:https://rutgers.zoom.us/meeting/register/4gEureTnSnayxQZoUVbwFw
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/cas-cooper-colloquium-endowed-lecture-featuring-dr-shannon-kehle-forbes-centering-patients-voices-in-the-study-of-co-occurring-post-traumatic-stress-and-substance-use-disorders/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Alcohol and Substance Use Studies":MAILTO:cas_ed@rutgers.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T140000
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SUMMARY:Addiction Policy Forum Webinar - Extent of Cannabis Use: Trends\, Risks\, and Policy Landscape
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nCannabis use in the United States has increased significantly in recent years\, alongside rapidly evolving state policies that permit medical or recreational use. These shifts raise important questions about public health\, including the impact on mental health and substance use disorder risk\, adolescent brain development\, and the potential harms associated with regular or high-potency use. Variations in state laws create a complex landscape that can influence access\, perceptions of risk\, and patterns of use across different populations. \n\n\nThis webinar will explore the current policy landscape of cannabis use across the country\, highlighting laws and regulations for medical and non-medical consumption and their public health implications. Speakers will also discuss emerging research on the latest trends\, potential risks\, and harms\, with a focus on adolescent use. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/addiction-policy-forum-webinar-extent-of-cannabis-use-trends-risks-and-policy-landscape/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Training in Addiction Research Program (TARP) Meeting with Lori Knackstedt\, PhD - "The Impact of Polysubstance Use on D rug-seeking and Neurobiology"
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn-person Location: Dean’s Conference Room\, Research Tower\, Busch Campus\, 675 Hoes Ln W\, Piscataway\, NJ 08854 \nVirtual via Zoom: CLICK HERE \nMeeting ID: 928 7625 6738\nPassword: 952197 \nThese events are for all TARP and RARC faculty and trainees\, as well as collaborators and friends\, so feel free to pass along the invitation to others. Food and drinks will be provided.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/training-in-addiction-research-program-tarp-meeting-with-lori-knackstedt-phd-the-impact-of-polysubstance-use-on-d-rug-seeking-and-neurobiology/
LOCATION:Dean’s Conference Room\, Research Tower\, Busch Campus\, 675 Hoes Lane\, West Piscataway\, 08854
ORGANIZER;CN="Rutgers Addiction Research Center":MAILTO:rarc@bhi.rutgers.edu
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SUMMARY:Princeton Neuroscience Institute × Rutgers Brain Health Institute - Postdoc and Graduate Student Mixer
DESCRIPTION:This event will take place on October 24 from 3–5 PM in Princeton Neuroscience Institute Rm Study Hall (A Level) and is open to all postdocs and graduate students from PNI and BHI. \nOur goal is simple: to build meaningful connections across universities. Come enjoy an afternoon of games\, prizes\, food\, and drinks!! Maybe you’ll even meet your next collaborator (or friend!) over a round of trivia. \nFree transportation from Rutgers to Princeton will be provided if you indicate your interest below. Please note that if you opt for transportation\, pick up from Busch Campus will be at 2pm and pickup from PNI at 7pm. There is an additional PNI event from 5-7pm that we are invited to and have budgeted transportation for. \nTo register to attend\, click here.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/princeton-neuroscience-institute-rm-study-hall-a-level/
LOCATION:Princeton Neuroscience Institute Rm Study Hall (A Level)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T093000
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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.] \nTuesday\, October 28\, 2025\n9:30 am – 12:30 pm ET\nLive Interactive Online Webinar\n\n\n\nInstructor: Glenn Duncan\, LPC\, LCADC\, CCS\, ACS\nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/ssw-webinar-current-drug-trends-and-emerging-drugs-of-abuse-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T093000
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UID:10358-1761730200-1761741000@www.addiction.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:SSW Webinar: The Opioid Crisis in NJ: Current Trends and Evidence-Based Treatment Options
DESCRIPTION:This interactive webinar will discuss the latest developments and trends regarding natural opiates\, semi-synthetic opioids\, and synthetic opioids. Participants will be able to identify national and local NJ trends with regards to prescribing practices and new legislation\, opioid overdoses and trends with opioid use. Participants will be able to distinguish the difference between which drugs are considered naturally occurring opiates\, which are considered semi-synthetic opioids and which are considered synthetic opioids. Participants will be introduced into the assessment of and treatment of Opioid Use Disorders via the DSM 5 criteria\, the latest nationally recognized medicated assisted treatment and the non-medication assisted treatment approaches when working with clients. Participants will be able to identify three different medicated assisted treatments (MAT)\, and discussion of medicinal marijuana being added as an MAT option. Webinar participants will be introduced to a harm reduction treatment paradigm and will be able to identify at least 3 different harm reduction principles when working with clients. Finally\, participants will engage in an interactive case that will develop throughout the webinar and have different objectives (e.g.\, assessing a proper level of care\, and then incorporating a harm reduction treatment orientation with the client in regards to their MAT decision process). [This webinar will complete your prescription opioid social work license requirement] \nWednesday\, October 29\, 2025\n9:30 am – 12:30 pm ET\nLive Interactive Online Webinar\nPresenter: Glenn Duncan\, LPC\, LCADC\, CCS\, ACS\nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/ssw-webinar-the-opioid-crisis-in-nj-current-trends-and-evidence-based-treatment-options-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T093000
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SUMMARY:SSW Webinar: Ethical and Legal Issues in Substance Abuse Counseling
DESCRIPTION:This interactive webinar focuses on the major elements of legal issues surrounding counselors in working with patients who have substance use disorders. In this webinar\, participants will learn about the different areas of legal concern for today&rsquo;s counselors working with clients who have both mental health and substance use issues. Legal areas include scope of clinical practice regarding supervision (including 2019 changes and proposed rule changes)\, ADC telehealth and telemedicine regulations (proposed in 2021)\, and NJ Uniform Enforcement Act changes (including 2021 changes). Other recent changes to include the required 3 hours of Legal Standards training include regulation/statute changes in ADC continuing education (3 hours of Legal Standards) and statutory requirements of 1 hour of opioid training (for those dually licensed professionals). <p>*This webinar does not meet the prescription opioid requirement for social work.<br> *This webinar does not qualify for NBCC clock hours in ethics for Licensed Professional Counselors.\n\n\nThursday\, October 30\, 2025\n9:30 am – 12:30 pm ET\nLive Interactive Online Webinar\n\nPresenter: Glenn Duncan\, LPC\, LCADC\, CCS\, ACS\nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/ssw-webinar-ethical-and-legal-issues-in-substance-abuse-counseling-5/
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