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At the conclusion of this presentation, the learner should be better able to:
o Describe the prescription drug and opioid epidemic in their community
o Recognize the scope of the opioid epidemic through data on drug seizures, overdose deaths, naloxone administrations and other measures
o Work with their care team to address the epidemic of opioid addiction and the rising levels of misuse and deaths by recognizing the impact of diversion, harm reduction, and knowing signs and symptoms

Panelists:

Lewis S. Nelson is Professor and Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine and Chief of the Division of Medical Toxicology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, in Newark, NJ. He is board certified in emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and addiction medicine. Dr. Nelson serves as a long-standing consultant to the CDC, DHS, and FDA and works closely with several professional organizations addressing the medical and social consequences of substance use. His areas of interest include non-opioid pain relief strategies, opioid overdose and management, addiction and withdrawal management, and health policy focused on issues related to medication safety and substance use.

New Jersey State Police Captain Jason Piotrowski embarked on his law enforcement career in 1995, starting as a local police officer before joining the New Jersey State Police in 2001. Commencing as a general duty road trooper, he was later selected as an inaugural member of the state fusion center in 2006. From 2014 to 2023, Jason played a pivotal role in the development and leadership of the New Jersey Drug Monitoring Initiative, focusing on data collection, analysis, intelligence production, and comprehensive training and outreach efforts. Currently, he serves as the Executive Officer in the Forensic and Technical Services Section. In addition to his law enforcement duties, Captain Piotrowski is a Bloomberg American Health Initiative Fellow and an MPH Candidate at Johns Hopkins University.