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SUMMARY:WinR Seminar July 28\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Chyrell Bellamy\, Kimberly Guy\, and Richard Youins of the Program for Recovery and Community Health at the Yale School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry will present on “Harambee – Let’s Come Together: Participatory Action Research in ACTION.”\nWinR Seminar flyer July 28
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/winr-seminar-july-28-2021/
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SUMMARY:Trauma & Addictions Conference
DESCRIPTION:On October 8\, 2021 the second biennial Trauma & Addictions Conference – Myths of Trauma Treatment: How to Work with Clients Experiencing Trauma was held virtually.  CAS was honored to host our keynote speaker\, Dr. Sonya Norman\, Director\, PTSD Consultation Program at the VA National Center for PTSD and Professor in the Psychiatry Department at the University of California\, San Diego. Her presentation on “Treating Comorbid Substance Use Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder” provided insight into current evidence-based treatments\, including potential mechanisms by which they work\, and promising future directions to more effectively treat this common and impairing comorbidity. Dr. Norman provided a comprehensive review of the available treatments and resources that are available to both clinicians and clients. \nThe conference was comprised of a morning speaker\, afternoon panel discussion and workshops. Dr. Debra Ruisard\, psychotherapist and consultant for trauma informed care\, discussed\, “Bottom Up and Top Down: Integrated Treated for Trauma and Addiction”.  An integrated trauma-informed model of addiction treatment combining bottom-up and top-down strategies to treat trauma and addiction more effectively. Dr. Ruisard reviewed polyvagal theory and body-based intervention strategies. \nThe afternoon panel\, “The Intersection of Intimate Partner Violence with Trauma and Substance use”\, featured researchers from around the US offering their research and clinical expertise regarding best practices as it relates to the complex intersection of intimate partner violence (IPV) with trauma and substance use. To wrap up the day participants had a choice of workshops\, including “Demystifying Substance Abuse and Trauma Treatment: Reducing Ambivalence to Support Optimal Client Care and Treatment Outcomes” and “Healing from Trauma and Addiction: Lessons Learned for the COVID-19 Pandemic Show the Posttraumatic Growth is Real and Not a Myth”. \nThis was the 2nd Trauma & Addiction conference and the 1st held virtually\, overall participants reported having a positive experience. Some comments included\,” I enjoyed these courses and all the presenters. I’ve attended numerous trauma trainings and by far this one was the most valuable.”; “Presenters were great. Enjoyed their style and the positivity of this session.”; and “Excellent\, organized and comprehensive”. \nWe understand that co-occurring trauma and substance use come with a set of unique and complex challenges\, supporting a need for trainings specific to those needs for clinicians. We are committed to providing the most current\, cutting-edge and evidence-based programming to address these training needs.  Be on the lookout for the next Trauma & Addiction conference in April 2023.
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/trauma-addictions-conference-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T135000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
CREATED:20210927T215239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T152520Z
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SUMMARY:TRACC Seminar October 14\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Teresa López-Castro (The City College of New York) \nTitle: What goes where in your research strategy? Understanding and writing effective significance\, innovation\, and approach sections. \nJoin us on Zoom! \nDownload TRACC Flyer for Dr. Lopez Castro
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/tracc-seminar-october-14-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
CREATED:20211019T155653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T161338Z
UID:6550-1639566000-1639569600@alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Dr. Ayana Jordan
DESCRIPTION:Conducting Culturally-Informed Research: Successes\, Areas of Opportunity\, and Future Directions.   \nTo join: \nLink to webinar  Meeting ID: 99203601 2387  Passcode: 431406 \nDownload Dr Ayana Jordan Flyer 12-15-21
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/dr-ayana-jordan/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
CREATED:20211019T153952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T142319Z
UID:6530-1651222800-1651242600@alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Emerging Addiction Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration: CLICK HERE\nDMHAS Scholarship Application: CLICK HERE
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/emerging-addiction-conference-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T123115Z
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SUMMARY:Harm Reduction Conference
DESCRIPTION:For more information and registration: CLICK HERE\n  \n \nOn May 19th & 20th\, Dr. Andrew Tatarsky will speak about Integrated Harm Reduction Psychotherapy. Make sure you’re one of the 55 people who can hear him. \nDr. Andrew Tatarsky is the pioneer of the Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (IHRP) approach for treating addictive and risky behavior\, trauma and other mental health issues. \nDuring this 2-day intermediate level workshop\, attendees will learn how Dr Tatarsky’s psychobiosocial model demystifies problematic drug use; utilizes an integrative harm reduction approach; and provides a road map to help clients maximize the benefits\, and minimize the risks\, in creating an optimal relationship to substance use. \nThis intensive training session will delve into the current scientific revolution in addiction treatment. Exploring the benefits of moving away from the disease model toward a psychobiosocial process model for understanding addiction and shifting treatment from the traditional abstinence-only approach to an integrative harm reduction method. \nParticipants will also learn the Seven Therapeutic Tasks of IHRP along with specific skills to facilitate positive change\, including empathic listening\, mindfulness\, urge-surfing\, microanalysis\, embracing ambivalence\, and decisional balance. \nDay One\, Thursday\, May 19: Topics include the origins and core principles of the harm reduction model—its psychobiosocial framework and how it informs fundamentals for conceptualizing\, assessing and treating substance misuse and other risky behaviors. This model demystifies problematic drug use with an integrative harm reduction approach that provides a road map for helping clients maximize the benefits and minimize the risks in creating an optimal relationship to substance use.  \nDay Two\, Friday\, May 20: Participants will learn the Seven Therapeutic Tasks of IHRP along with specific skills to facilitate positive change including empathic listening\, mindfulness\, urge-surfing\, microanalysis\, embracing ambivalence and decisional balance. Participants will be taught to identify the Seven Therapeutic Tasks and their meanings and engagement\, and collaboration skills will be taught utilizing role play. Case study examples will be provided\, followed by time for reflective questions and concluding takeaways. \n10 Continuing Education credits will be earned by Social Workers\, Professional Counselors\, Psychologists and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselors who attend. \nOnly 55 seats are available. Don’t miss your chance to be sitting in one of them. \nThis is a rare opportunity to attend a workshop held by Dr. Andrew Tatarsky\, the pioneer of IHRP. So\, we expect it to sell out quickly. Only two tickets can be purchased per person. To avoid disappointment\, reserve your place today. \nDates: May 19 and 20\, 2022 \nTimes: 10:00 am-5:00 pm\, each day \nLocation: Rutgers University’s Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies\, 607 Allison Road\, Piscataway\, NJ 08854  \nQUESTIONS? info@cgeinstitute.org or visit cgeinstitute.org.   \nDon’t wait. Register today.  \nRegistration includes a two-day conference pass. Coffee\, breakfast and boxed lunches will also be provided for both days. \nEarly Bird Rate (thru Feb 28): $299 \nStarting March 1st: $325
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/harm-reduction-conference/
LOCATION:Room 200\, 607 Allison Road\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
CREATED:20220208T172922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T141413Z
UID:7077-1653642000-1653667200@alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Cross-Cultural Communication for Addiction Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Regina Ford\, MA \nEvery community\, population\, and group has its own culture\, but how is culture understood when it is mainly comprised of unwritten rules? Culture is more than age\, race\, gender\, and socioeconomic status. However\, it can be difficult to assess the way culture shapes the identity of self and the way identity guides how we serve others. How does cultural competence differ from cultural sensitivity? And where does cultural awareness come into play? Participants will be able to list the components that constitute culture: norms\, values\, language\, artifacts\, technology\, and symbols. Participants will be guided in critiquing their self-identified culture. The impact of implicit bias on professionalism will be discussed. Participants will be able to state the difference between cultural competence\, cultural awareness\, cultural sensitivity\, and cultural humility. Participants will demonstrate the differences in approach to those in positions of power\, while illustrating skills needed to build trustful relationships. Participants will construct effective strategies for communication that addresses potential barriers and builds relationships of trust. \nCE Credits: 6 Cultural
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/cross-cultural-communication-for-addiction-professionals-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
CREATED:20220311T141833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T115922Z
UID:7275-1654851600-1654869600@alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:CAS Wellness in Recovery Program (WinR) Conference
DESCRIPTION:Supporting the Supporters: Collective Action Through Research and Advocacy \nCAS-015_June10 WinR Conference (1) \nJune 10th\, 2022; 9:00EST-2:o0EST \nKeynote: Supporting Family Supporters\, Peer Providers and Professionals \nPanel: Collective Action through Research and Advocacy: Learn about our Community Engaged & Co-Produced Projects  \nWinR Poster Sessions & Community Building Activities \n 
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/cas-wellness-in-recovery-program-winr-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T135000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
CREATED:20221114T195347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T214002Z
UID:8242-1668688200-1668693000@alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Pathways to Recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Katie Witkiewitz\, PhD \n \nThe event is on Thursday\, November 17 from 12:30-1:50pm EST via Zoom (link below). \nOn day of event click on link to join meeting: https://ccny.zoom.us/j/86143686922 \nAbstract: Abstinence from alcohol is often viewed as the most desirable and ideal outcome for individuals with alcohol use disorder. Yet\, most individuals with alcohol use disorder do not want to abstain from drinking and do not seek treatment. Over the past 20 years\, there have been several significant methodological advances in studying patterns and predictors of alcohol use and drinking reductions\, yet most of the work has not had a major influence on clinical practice. The current talk will provide a broad overview of this literature and present new data on the validity of World Health Organization drinking risk levels as a harm reduction endpoint. Results from several recent studies provide evidence that reductions in World Health Organization drinking risk levels are a viable alternative to abstinence as a public health and harm reduction strategy and as an endpoint for alcohol clinical trials. The talk will also highlight new perspectives and new empirical data examining non-abstinent recovery from alcohol use disorder.
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/pathways-to-recovery-from-alcohol-use-disorder/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T214032Z
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SUMMARY:Initial Findings on the Development of an Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Opioid Use Disorder and PTSD
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Tanya C. Saraiya\, PhD  \n \nSeminar Overview: During this seminar\, we will review preliminary pilot study on how to modify an existing\, trauma-focused\, integrated treatment for co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders. \nAttendees will learn about the prevalence of co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder and opioid use disorder\, current integrated treatments on how to modify such a treatment to both men and women.  \nREGISTER HERE \nA zoom link will be sent upon registration.   \n  \nAny questions about registration please contact: \nJordan Gette\, Jordan.gette@rutgers.edu \nBrianna Altman\, bra19@rutgers.edu
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/initial-findings-on-the-development-of-an-integrated-treatment-for-co-occurring-opioid-use-disorder-and-ptsd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T135000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
CREATED:20230206T145429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T163051Z
UID:8797-1675945800-1675950600@alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Social Neuroscience and the Psychopathology of Borderline Personality Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Eric Fertuck. TRACC Mentor\, will be presenting his talk on Thursday\, February 9\, 2023 from 12:30pm to 1:50pm titled “Social Neuroscience and the Psychopathology of Borderline Personality Disorder.”  \nTo attend click on the zoom link at the scheduled time.   \nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\nhttps://ccny.zoom.us/j/85729962956\nMeeting ID: 857 2996 2956\nPasscode: 000995\n\nBio: Eric A. Fertuck is a clinical psychologist with postdoctoral training in clinical neuroscience and clinical psychoanalysis from Columbia University.  He is a psychopathology researcher who utilizes a social cognitive neuroscience approach to investigate the mechanisms of psychological disturbance and their treatment.  He has advanced this research focus primarily through the study and treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD)\, and he is an expert in the empirically supported treatment Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) for this disorder.  He is the recipient of several awards\, including the Young Investigator Award\, International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders (ISSPD).  He has been awarded several grants including a Career Development Award from NIMH.  Dr. Fertuck has also received grants from several private foundations including the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/social-neuroscience-and-the-psychopathology-of-borderline-personality-disorder/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T135000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T163906Z
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SUMMARY:Community-Engaged and Multilevel Research to Address Health Inequities
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Alexandria Bauer will be presenting her talk on Thursday\, February 16\, 2023 from 12:30 pm to 1:50 pm titled “Community-Engaged and Multilevel Research to Address Health Inequities“. \nTo attend click on the zoom link at the scheduled time.   \nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\nhttps://ccny.zoom.us/j/85729962956\nMeeting ID: 857 2996 2956\nPasscode: 000995\n\nBio: Dr. Bauer received her BA in Psychology from San Diego State University in 2013\, after transferring from community college\, and she earned both her master’s degree and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She completed her predoctoral clinical internship at the Charleston Consortium in Charleston\, SC\, where she trained in rotations focused on trauma and cognitive-behavioral interventions. Dr. Bauer’s research interests include understanding and addressing health disparities that burden Black/African American and other racial/ethnic minority populations\, particularly using community-based participatory research strategies. \n  \n 
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/community-engaged-and-multilevel-research-to-address-health-inequities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T133000
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CREATED:20221202T205341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T145110Z
UID:8407-1678365000-1678368600@alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Emerging Addiction Science Seminar: Affect\, Emotion and Substance Use
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \nBio: Dr. Timothy Trull\, PhD is a Curators’ Distinguished Professor and Byler Distinguished Professor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri department of Psychological Sciences. He is the director of the Personality and Emotion lab. Dr. Trull’s research interests are in the areas of diagnosis and classification of mental disorders\, personality disorders\, substance use disorders\, psychometrics and clinical assessment as well as the relationship between personality and psychopathology\, quantitative methods\, and ambulatory assessment. Dr. Trull has marked expertise in ambulatory assessment\, emotion dysregulation\, addictions\, and quantitative methods. Additionally\, Dr. Trull has published a number of papers on the interface between affect\, emotion\, substance use\, and psychopathology\, especially borderline personality disorder and disorders of emotion dysregulation\, including depression. \n 
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/emerging-addiction-science-seminar-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T133000
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CREATED:20221202T205127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T145530Z
UID:8404-1679574600-1679578200@alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Emerging Evidence on Psychedelic-assisted Treatments for Substance Use Disorders
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \nBio: Albert Garcia-Romeu\, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His research examines the effects of psychedelics in humans\, with a focus on psilocybin as an aid in the treatment of addiction. His current research interests include clinical applications of psychedelics\, real-world drug use patterns\, diversity in science\, and the role of spirituality in mental health. He is a founding member of the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research and the International Society for Research on Psychedelics. He serves on the Board of Directors for the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) and is an Associate Editor for the journal Psychedelic Medicine.  \n 
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/emerging-addiction-science-seminar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
CREATED:20221214T201107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T145653Z
UID:8509-1681993800-1681997400@alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Data Blitz
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \nBio: Dr. Cooperman’s current research focuses on evaluating mindfulness for opioid relapse prevention and chronic pain management among people in methadone treatment and peer recovery support for opioid overdose survivors in the emergency department. The National Institute on Drug Abuse\, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health\, the state of New Jersey\, and the Laura and John Arnold Foundation have funded Dr. Cooperman’s research. Dr. Cooperman oversees the Opioid Overdose Prevention Network\, a program to educate the public on the opioid epidemic and distribute naloxone to professionals and community members across the state. Also\, she teaches and mentors students\, interns\, and residents and conducts professional trainings in motivational interviewing\, mindfulness\, and tobacco dependence treatment.
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/data-blitz/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
CREATED:20221214T193907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T181205Z
UID:8495-1686733200-1686762000@alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:2023 Summer Symposium: Looking Ahead: Science\, Practice\, and Advocacy to Meet Emerging Addiction Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Closed \nThe Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies at Rutgers University (CAS) invites you to register for our 2023 Summer Symposium.  We are featuring a presentations\, panels\, and a Poster Session that will highlight collaborative and innovative ways to address inequities and social determinants of addiction through science practice\, community engagement and advocacy.   \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/2023-summer-symposium-looking-ahead-science-practice-and-advocacy-to-meet-the-emerging-addiction-challenges/
LOCATION:Rutgers Busch Campus Center\, 604 Bartholomew Rd\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T135000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
CREATED:20230925T133108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T133108Z
UID:9759-1695904200-1695909000@alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:TRACC Seminar Series: Manesh Gopaldas\, MD
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/tracc-seminar-series-manesh-gopaldas-md/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
CREATED:20230828T205058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T161035Z
UID:9684-1697113800-1697117400@alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Implementing a Human Ecology and Equity Framework to Develop Multi-level Interventions for Cannabis\, Alcohol and Tobacco Use
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/implementing-a-human-ecology-and-equity-framework-to-develop-multi-level-interventions-for-cannabis-alcohol-and-tobacco-use/
LOCATION:Busch Campus – Smithers Hall Room 200\, 607 Allison Road\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
CREATED:20230831T160946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T155156Z
UID:9714-1701347400-1701351000@alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Comorbid PTSD and Substance Use in Veterans: Implementing Internet-Based Interventions
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/comorbid-ptsd-and-substance-use-in-veterans-implementing-internet-based-interventions/
LOCATION:Busch Campus – Smithers Hall Room 200\, 607 Allison Road\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
CREATED:20231215T134751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T203308Z
UID:10027-1707395400-1707399000@alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Investigating the Current Ketamine Landscape in the United States
DESCRIPTION:This is now a virtual event.  \nFor the zoom link click here  \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/investigating-the-current-ketamine-landscape-in-the-united-states/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Annual Scholar Virtual Poster Session
DESCRIPTION:Event Cancelled Notice \nThe Center of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Studies regrets to inform you that this year’s poster session will be postponed until the Fall of 2025. We will keep you updated on any changes or future opportunities.\n 
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/annual-scholar-virtual-poster-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T135000
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SUMMARY:TRACC Seminar Series - Whiteout: How Racial Capitalism Changed the Color of Opioids in America
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Helena Hansen\, MD\, PhD
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/tracc-seminar-series-whiteout-how-racial-capitalism-changed-the-color-of-opioids-in-america/
LOCATION:https://ccny.zoom.us/j/81033133854?pwd=qm VHOS3NY7LUxlokPfLMioOp73EwWO.1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T135000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
CREATED:20241111T211204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T211242Z
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SUMMARY:TRACC Seminar Series - So you think you can mix?’ Understanding Tobacco-Marijuana Co-Administration
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Gideon St Helen\, PhD
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/tracc-seminar-series-so-you-think-you-can-mix-understanding-tobacco-marijuana-co-administration/
LOCATION:https://ccny.zoom.us/j/87993431052?pwd= BsQVUYi1hmFGyybsi3JAhpKan0d6ER.1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
CREATED:20241111T205933Z
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SUMMARY:Cooper Colloquium Endowed Lecture: Women and Addiction
DESCRIPTION:Presenter Bio:\nDr. Greenfield is a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the Kristine M. Trustey Endowed Chair of Psychiatry at McLean Hospital\, where she also serves as Chief Academic Officer. She is renowned for her work in addiction psychiatry\, particularly on gender differences in substance use disorders\, and developed the Women’s Recovery Group (WRG)\, an evidence-based group therapy model for women with substance use disorders. Dr. Greenfield has held prominent leadership roles\, including Past President of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry\, and has received numerous awards for her contributions to addiction research\, mentoring\, and community service.
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/cooper-colloquium-endowed-lecture-women-and-addiction/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T111500
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
CREATED:20250512T142130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T142130Z
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SUMMARY:CAS Virtual Talk\, Dr. Lorna Crean - Raise the Roof: Cognitive Effects of Homelessness and Implications for Problematic Substance Use Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Prior to her PhD\, Dr. Crean completed a B.S. in Psychology at the Dublin City University\, followed by two years of work with the Irish homelessness NGO in the Dublin Simon Community. At the Dublin Simon Community\, she primarily worked as a lead researcher using mixed methodology to investigate their blood-borne virus\, and drug stabilization unit service users’ physical and psychological health\, as well as their substance use\, accommodation and\, civic and social trajectories from pre-admission to six months post-discharge. \nDr. Crean’s dissertation stemmed from this work\, and investigated cognitive functioning in individuals experiencing homelessness and how these examined traits interact with recovery trajectories for people struggling with problematic substance use. This project holds implications for problematic substance use treatment approaches\, as well as psychological therapies for people with homelessness experience. \nRegister using the link below.
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/cas-virtual-talk-dr-lorna-crean-raise-the-roof-cognitive-effects-of-homelessness-and-implications-for-problematic-substance-use-recovery/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
CREATED:20250916T202128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T202128Z
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SUMMARY:CTN New York Node's Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/ctn-new-york-nodes-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:NYU Langone Tisch Hospital\, Kimmel Pavilion\, 7-203 Boardroom\, 424 E 34th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
CREATED:20250516T150910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T154352Z
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SUMMARY:CAS Colloquium Lecture\, Dr. Shannon Kehle-Forbes: Centering Patients' Voices in the Study of Co-Occurring Post-Traumatic Stress and Substance Use Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Shannon Kehle-Forbes\, PhD is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota and a Research Psychologist in the Women’s Health Sciences Division of the National Center for PTSD. She is also a Research Scientist and Deputy Director at the Center for Care Delivery & Outcomes Research\, a VA Health Systems Research Center of Innovation at the Minneapolis VA. Dr. Kehle-Forbes’s research program is focused on improving the clinical effectiveness and implementation of evidence-based psychotherapies PTSD\, particularly for those with co-occurring conditions. Her research in this area has been continuously funded since 2010 by the Patient-Centered Research Outcomes Institute\, Department of Defense\, and Department of Veterans Affairs.
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/cas-colloquium-lecture-dr-shannon-kehle-forbes-implementation-dissemination-science-pcori-using-mixed-methods/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
CREATED:20260311T134731Z
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SUMMARY:Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies 11th Annual Scholar Poster Session with Keynote Speaker Dr. Lydon-Staley!
DESCRIPTION:The Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies (CAS) Research Poster Session offers a platform to present a poster on innovative research that advances understanding of alcohol\, drugs\, addictions\, and recovery. This event fosters interdisciplinary exchange\, highlights emerging science\, and supports professional growth across several substance use research domains. \nTopics\nPublic Health/Epidemiology\nAnimal and Basic Science Research\nClinical Research (Qualitative or Quantitative)\nHuman Experimental Research\nCommunity Engagement\nData Science & Artificial Intelligence \nImportant Dates and Times\nAbstract Submissions: Closed\nAbstract Submission Deadline: March 9\, 2026\nNotice of Acceptance: March 20\, 2026\nPoster Setup: April 29\, 2026\, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.\nKeynote Speaker: April 29\, 2026\, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.\nPoster Session: April 29\, 2026\, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nAwards Lunch: April 29\, 2026\, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nOutstanding posters will receive monetary awards recognizing excellence in research rigor\, significance/impact\, and presentation. \nThe Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies 11th Annual Scholar Poster Session is proud to host Dr. David Lydon-Staley\, Associate Professor of Communication\, University of Pennsylvania as a keynote speaker! \nRethinking Curiosity in Substance Use: Data-Driven Insights from Dynamic Systems and Intensive Longitudinal Research \nCuriosity plays a complex role in substance use as it can contribute to initiation\, but it also offers a powerful avenue for intervention. This presentation explores research examining curiosity as a motivational process that can be deliberately engaged through health communication to promote behavior change\, with applications to tobacco and alcohol use. Evidence shows that curiosity-eliciting messages reliably enhance attention to and recall of substance-related health information among adolescents and U.S. priority populations. Research on persistence dynamics demonstrates how tightly coupled symptom systems during tobacco withdrawal can sustain discomfort and undermine cessation efforts. Bridging these perspectives\, curiosity emerges as a modifiable lever for disrupting maladaptive persistence. Daily-life interventions that incorporate brief psychological distance reminders designed to foster curiosity during alcohol encounters are associated with reductions in alcohol consumption frequency. These findings highlight curiosity not only as a potential risk factor but also as a motivational mechanism with practical implications for health communication\, addiction science\, and intervention design. \nSeminar Takeaways: \n\nUnderstanding curiosity as a driver of attention\, recall\, and behavior\nchange\nInsights on leveraging curiosity to support substance use\ninterventions\nApplications for health messaging and intervention strategies across\ndiverse populations\n\nQuestions? Contact Alyssa Juntilla (alyssa.juntilla@rutgers.edu)
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/center-of-alcohol-and-substance-use-studies-11th-annual-scholar-poster-session/
LOCATION:Life Sciences Atrium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T074716
CREATED:20260115T150640Z
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SUMMARY:Resilience Collective Conference: Advancing Health Equity Addiction Research in Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:Keynote speaker: Sarah Pedersen\, Ph.D. \nKeynote title: For the Communities Counting on Us: Addiction Research Moves Forward \nSarah Pedersen\, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry\, Psychology\, and Clinical and Translational Science at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Pedersen is a licensed clinical psychologist with a long-standing interest in providing mental health care to individuals with minoritized identities and examining social and structural drivers of inequities in substance use related problems. She is currently the principal investigator on two 5-year R01 research grants from the National Institutes of Health. In these projects\, she has integrated stress exposure\, discrimination\, personality characteristics\, environmental contexts\, and cognitions to identify when and why people are at risk for alcohol and substance use-related problems. Dr. Pedersen is the Director of Research for Community-engagement and Partnership and the Research Equity and Community Health Collaborative within the Department of Psychiatry. In these roles\, she and colleagues are committed to returning research back to communities\, growing and sustaining community partnerships to conduct high impact research\, and training future scientists in equitable and just research design. 
URL:https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/event/resilience-collective-conference-advancing-health-equity-addiction-research-in-challenging-times/
LOCATION:Rutgers University Institute for Health\, Health Care Policy and Aging Research  112 Paterson Street New Brunswick\, NJ\, Rutgers University Institute for Health\, Health Care Policy and Aging Research 112 Paterson Street New Brunswick\, NJ
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