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SUMMARY:Rutgers Psychiatry Grand Rounds - RWJMS - Trainee Grand Rounds - Dr. Minhi Kang & Dr. Rahul Ramasubramani (Sports Betting & Gambling Disorder in Today's Tech World)
DESCRIPTION:The Rutgers Department of Psychiatry is excited to invite you join to our Grand Rounds on Tuesday\, February 3\, 2025 @ 11AM. \nThis will be an exciting session presented by General Psychiatry Residents\, Dr. Minhi Kang and Dr. Rahul Ramasubramani. \nPlease see attached PDF for instruction on texting attendance for CE Credits. \n \nZoom Meeting: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/97772468109?pwd=XO7GqECwMIpDqbnIgb6QIOaLdENnOg.1
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/rutgers-psychiatry-grand-rounds-rwjms-trainee-grand-rounds-dr-minhi-kang-dr-rahul-ramasubramani-sports-betting-gambling-disorder-in-todays-tech-world/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T093000
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SUMMARY:SSW Webinar - Navigating Eating Disorder Treatment in a Digital Space: Ethics\, Research\, and Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is s designed for mental health professionals seeking to expand their competence in providing virtual care for individuals struggling with eating disorders. Participants will explore evidence-based interventions\, review current research on the efficacy of teletherapy for eating disorders\, and engage in critical discussions on ethical considerations\, including appropriateness\, confidentiality\, boundary management\, and crisis response in virtual settings. Emphasis will be placed on culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices\, as well as strategies to build therapeutic rapport and maintain clinical integrity in remote environments. This interactive webinar aims to empower clinicians with the tools and knowledge necessary to provide compassionate\, effective\, and ethically sound treatment in an increasingly digital world. [Elective for Eating Disorders Certificate Program] \nFor more information\, click here. \nObjectives\nAt the conclusion of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify signs and symptoms of eating disorder and body image issues and determine whether a client is clinically appropriate for virtual care\nReview current research of online treatment of eating disorders\nDiscuss screening tools\nDescribe evidence-based treatments and best practices\nDemonstrate understanding of ethical considerations for eating disorders in a virtual setting
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/ssw-webinar-navigating-eating-disorder-treatment-in-a-digital-space-ethics-research-and-best-practices/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T090000
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SUMMARY:O'Neill Institute's Winter Institute on Addiction Policy and the Law
DESCRIPTION:The Winter Institute on Addiction Policy and the Law brings together leading practitioners\, policymakers\, advocates\, and academics to explore the role law and policies play in addressing addiction in the United States. Interactive lectures\, panels\, and case studies will examine the science of addiction\, as well as the role litigation and policymaking play in shaping national addiction policy. Participants will also learn from academics and practitioners with expertise in international approaches to addiction. \nKey Details & Topics\n\nFocus: The program examines the legal underpinnings of addiction\, including how litigation and policy shape national responses to the overdose crisis. Content: Features interactive lectures\, panel discussions\, and case studies regarding drug policy.\nTarget Audience: Open to attorneys (seeking CLE)\, policymakers\, health experts\, and clinicians.\nFormat: The 2026 event will be held in-person at Georgetown’s Capitol Campus\, with virtual options available.\nAccreditation: CLE credits are available for DC\, MD\, PA\, VA\, and NY.\nLeadership: The initiative is led by experts like Regina LaBelle\, who focus on translating research into actionable\, public health-focused policies.\n\nThe event is organized by the Center on Addiction and Public Policy at the O’Neill Institute.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/oneill-institutes-winter-institute-on-addiction-policy-and-the-law/
LOCATION:Georgetown University’s Capitol Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T130000
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SUMMARY:Addiction Policy Forum Webinar - Neuromodulation: Promising New Approaches to Addressing Substance Use Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Neuromodulation is gaining attention as an effective approach for treating substance use disorders. These techniques work by using electrical\, magnetic\, or soundwave stimulation to stimulate brain circuits affected by addiction. Research shows encouraging results in reducing craving and relapse risk.    \n\nDuring this webinar\, leading researchers will provide an overview of neuromodulation\, including the different techniques and how they work\, and what current science shows about their potential role in addiction treatment. This session is designed for a broad audience and breaks down research in a clear\, accessible way\, highlighting where the science is today and where it may be headed next. \n\nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/addiction-policy-forum-webinar-neuromodulation-promising-new-approaches-to-addressing-substance-use-disorders/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000
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SUMMARY:Rutgers Center for Research on Ending Violence Presentation - Developing Measures of Feasibility\, Accessibility\, and Outcomes of Using Bystander Intervention for Problematic Alcohol Use
DESCRIPTION:Drs. Erika Montanaro and Annelise Mennicke (UNC Charlotte) will present work from an NIH-funded R15 examining how bystander intervention can be used to address problematic alcohol use. The talk will highlight the development and validation of measures assessing bystander feasibility\, accessibility\, and outcomes\, informed by focus groups and interviews with diverse college students. \n \nOpen to all and free of charge – RSVP to revcenter@ssw.rutgers.edu \n 
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/rutgers-center-for-research-on-ending-violence-presentation-developing-measures-of-feasibility-accessibility-and-outcomes-of-using-bystander-intervention-for-problematic-alcohol-use/
LOCATION:REV Conference Room\, 123 Church Street\, New Brunswick
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SUMMARY:Rutgers Center for Research on Ending Violence Group Activity - “The Good Friend Game”
DESCRIPTION:Rutgers’ Center for Research on Ending Violence will host “The Good Friend Game\,” an interactive\, tabletop group activity developed by partners at the UNC Charlotte Violence Prevention Center. Led by Drs. Annelise Mennicke and Erika Montanaro\, the session engages participants in thinking through realistic bystander intervention strategies in risky alcohol-related situations\, with a focus on building awareness\, responsibility\, and confidence to intervene. \n \nRSVP required to revcenter@ssw.rutgers.edu
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/rutgers-center-for-research-on-ending-violence-group-activity-the-good-friend-game/
LOCATION:REV Conference Room\, 123 Church Street\, New Brunswick
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000
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SUMMARY:RARC Training in Addiction Research Program (TARP) Meeting featuring Dr. Schmidt "Targeting central GLP-1Rs to reduce drug-mediated behaviors”
DESCRIPTION:RARC Training in Addiction Research Program (TARP) Meeting Featuring Dr. Heath D. Schmidt (University of Pennsylvania)“Targeting Central GLP-1 Receptors to Reduce Drug-Mediated Behaviors”February 19 | 1:00–2:00 PM \n Dean’s Conference Room (Busch) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://rutgers.zoom.us/j/92461980760?pwd=z0tUteq21u537zfHyRB4IOdc0FPLrV.1 \nMeeting ID: 924 6198 0760\nPasscode: 139560 \nThe RARC Training in Addiction Research Program (TARP) welcomes Dr. Heath D. Schmidt\, Professor of Neuroscience\, Pharmacology\, and Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania\, for a seminar exploring how central GLP-1 receptor signaling influences motivated and drug-seeking behaviors. Dr. Schmidt’s research integrates preclinical models of addiction with cutting-edge molecular\, circuit-level\, and imaging approaches to identify novel therapeutic targets for substance use disorders. His work offers important insights into the neurobiological mechanisms underlying addiction and the development of new pharmacological strategies to reduce drug use and relapse. \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. \n 
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/rarc-training-in-addiction-research-program-tarp-meeting-featuring-dr-schmidt-targeting-central-glp-1rs-to-reduce-drug-mediated-behaviors/
LOCATION:Deans Conference Room\, 675 Hoes Lane West\, Piscataway\, New Jersey\, 08854
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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. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/ssw-webinar-addiction-and-recovery-where-we-have-been-where-we-are-going-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:RARC Psychiatric & Behavior Genetics Workgroup - Kickoff Meeting - Featuring Jared Balboa
DESCRIPTION:Led by Drs. Jill Rabinowitz\, Jessica Salvatore\, and Sarah Brislin\, the Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics Working Group brings together Rutgers scholars to advance understanding of the genetic basis of complex mental health outcomes and foster multidisciplinary collaboration. \nThe kickoff meeting will feature Dr. Jared V. Balbona\, whose research uses genome-wide and family-based approaches to examine risk\, resilience\, and heterogeneity across psychiatric conditions\, with a focus on substance use disorders \n\nIf you are interested in joining the working group or list serve\, please complete the following survey  (https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0kdh4GjBeGHGlBI)\n— \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/99382867088?pwd=TOTYb3j0kYxl6cgW46FJAdvzS0prpu.1\n \nMeeting ID: 993 8286 7088 \nPassword: 774424
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/rarc-psychiatric-behavior-genetics-workgroup-kickoff-meeting/
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SUMMARY:RARC Interest Group on Cannabis featuring Elizabeth Minott\, Rutgers Office of General Counsel
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to share that Elizabeth Minott\, Senior Associate General Counsel from the Rutgers Office of General Counsel\, will be joining an upcoming RARC Interest Group on Cannabis meeting to provide a legal and regulatory update. In light of the recent federal action to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III\, Elizabeth will help clarify what this change does\, and does not\, mean in the short term for Rutgers researchers and clinicians. The discussion will focus on managing common misconceptions\, understanding the limits of executive actions\, and grounding ongoing research and clinical work in the current legal reality.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://rutgers.zoom.us/j/93314176338?pwd=aO1qOfIMjadpyq1FQlxwmNbdyqzoNW.1\n\nMeeting ID: 933 1417 6338\nPasscode: 334400
URL:https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/event/rarc-interest-group-on-cannabis-featuring-elizabeth-minott-rutgers-office-of-general-counsel/
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