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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.] \nFor more information\, click here. \n\nObjectives\nAt the conclusion of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDifferentiate the major elements the Federal Government uses when classifying drugs from schedule 1 through schedule 5.\nIdentify at least two differences (in terms of negative effects) that occur with the ingestion of synthetic cannabinoids.\nState which class of drugs synthetic cannabinoids & bath salts (synthetic cathinones) are classified under in the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Workshop participants will be able to list at least three negative side effects of each.\nCompare differences that drugs of abuse such as Adderall\, Oxycodone and Suboxone are classified under in the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Workshop participants will be able to list three negative side effects of each drug listed in this lecture.\nList and describe two different best practice therapy approaches regarding counseling clients who are abusing these emerging substances of abuse.\nDiscuss current legal issues both locally and nationally as they relate to using these emerging substances of abuse.
URL:https://addiction.rutgers.edu/event/ssw-webinar-current-drug-trends-and-emerging-drugs-of-abuse-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:RARC Training in Addiction Research Program (TARP) Meeting featuring Dr. Bridget Matikainen-Ankey - Accumbal Circuits & Motivated Behavior in Obesity
DESCRIPTION:The RARC Training in Addiction Research Program (TARP) welcomes Dr. Bridget Matikainen-Ankney\, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Rutgers University. Dr. Matikainen-Ankney’s work focuses on understanding how neural adaptations that emerge during weight gain persist over time and contribute to chronic overeating and weight fluctuation. Using molecular\, circuit-\, and systems-level approaches\, her research investigates how obesogenic diets and environmental factors produce enduring changes in physiology and behavior\, with implications for both obesity and addiction-related processes. \nDate: Wednesday March 4\nTime:1:00–2:00 PM\nIn person location:  Dean’s Conference Room (Busch)\, 675 Hoes Ln W\, Piscataway\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/96269550880?pwd=V7yWaWkZx23TK1rPIEGEp6MfIYNUnT.1 \nMeeting ID: 962 6955 0880; Passcode: 354684
URL:https://addiction.rutgers.edu/event/rarc-training-in-addiction-research-program-tarp-meeting-featuring-dr-bridget-matikainen-ankey/
LOCATION:Deans Conference Room\, 675 Hoes Lane West\, Piscataway\, New Jersey\, 08854
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T150000
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SUMMARY:RARC Digital Health Workgroup with Sarah Dauber - Developing and Testing Digital Interventions for Substance Use During Pregnancy and Postpartum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next RARC Digital Health Workgroup featuring Sarah Dauber\, Vice President of Research and Evaluation at Partnership to End Addiction. Dr. Dauber will share insights from her federally funded research on developing and testing digital approaches to identify and address substance use during pregnancy and the postpartum period\, including work in partnership with home visiting programs. Her work highlights how technology can expand access to evidence-based screening and intervention during critical windows for parents and infants. \nIn-Person: Deans Conference Room\, Research Tower\, Busch Campus\, 675 Hoes Lane West\, Piscataway\, NJ 08854 \nVirtual via Zoom: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/96605435416?pwd=LcZIxE9MVgvRMN2ByDxovxbf72fuAJ.1 \nMeeting ID: 966 0543 5416; Passcode: 482243 \n \n 
URL:https://addiction.rutgers.edu/event/rarc-digital-health-workgroup-with-sarah-dauber-developing-and-testing-digital-interventions-for-substance-use-during-pregnancy-and-postpartum/
LOCATION:Room D203\, University Behavioral Health Care building\, 671 Hoes Ln W\, Piscataway\, 08854
ORGANIZER;CN="Rutgers Addiction Research Center":MAILTO:rarc@bhi.rutgers.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T170000
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SUMMARY:NYSAM 2026 Intersection of Science\, Treatment and Policy Conference - Together for Change: Advancing Addiction Care through Science and Policy
DESCRIPTION:The conference will take place on March 6–7\, 2026 at the New York Marriott Downtown and will feature state-of-the-art presentations on current issues in addiction medicine\, treatment\, and policy. This event is designed for physicians\, medical students and residents\, and addiction professionals\, and offers opportunities to learn about recent scientific developments and connect with colleagues across New York and nationwide. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://addiction.rutgers.edu/event/nysam-2026-intersection-of-science-treatment-and-policy-conference-together-for-change-advancing-addiction-care-through-science-and-policy/
LOCATION:New York Marriott Downtown\, 85 West Street at Albany Street\, New York\, 10006
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SUMMARY:Rutgers Psychiatry Grand Rounds - RWJMS Research: Elizabeth Stone - "Addressing Mental Illness and Addiction among Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities"
DESCRIPTION:The Rutgers Department of Psychiatry is excited to invite you join to our Grand Rounds on Tuesday\, March 10\, 2026 @ 11AM. \nThis will be an exciting session presented by RWJMS Research\, Elizabeth Stone\, PhD. \n\n\n\nMeeting URL:\nhttps://rutgers.zoom.us/j/97772468109?pwd=XO7GqECwMIpDqbnIgb6QIOaLdENnOg.1\n\n\nMeeting ID:\n977 7246 8109\n\n\nPassword:\n926425
URL:https://addiction.rutgers.edu/event/rutgers-psychiatry-grand-rounds-rwjms-research-elizabeth-stone-addressing-mental-illness-and-addiction-among-individuals-with-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities/
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SUMMARY:Rutgers Psychiatry Grand Rounds - NJMS Trainee GR- Dr. Isaac Song & Dr. Andrew Holst - "Addiction & Mental Health"
DESCRIPTION:Meeting URL: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/97772468109?pwd=XO7GqECwMIpDqbnIgb6QIOaLdENnOg.1 \nMeeting ID: 977 7246 8109\nPassword: 926425
URL:https://addiction.rutgers.edu/event/rutgers-psychiatry-grand-rounds-njms-trainee-gr-dr-isaac-song-dr-andrew-holst-addiction-mental-health/
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SUMMARY:TRACC Expert Speaker: Dr. Meg Haney\, PhD - "Cannabis and Health: What the Science Tells Us"
DESCRIPTION:TRACC invites you to join us for a virtual TRACC Seminar with Dr. Meg Haney\, PhD. \nDr. Margaret (Meg) Haney is a Professor of Neurobiology (in Psychiatry) at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center and the Director of the Cannabis Research Laboratory. Dr. Haney is internationally recognized for her expertise in cannabis and cannabinoids. She conducts placebo-controlled\, human laboratory studies testing (1) potential treatment medications for Cannabis Use Disorder\, and (2) the therapeutic effects of cannabis and its constituents. \nDr. Haney’s research\, continuously supported by the National Institute of Health since 1999\, has resulted in over 185 publications. She is an Associate Editor for Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research\, an Advisory Editor for Psychopharmacology\, has participated in several NIH advisory councils\, is an elected Fellow at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology\, and is a past President of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (2019). Her contributions to research have been recognized by both the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research and by the College on Problems of Drug Dependence. \nThis seminar will take place on Wednesday\, March 18th\, 2:00 – 3:20 PM ET. \nOn the day of the event\, click the Zoom link to join: \nhttps://ccny.zoom.us/j/84260203593?pwd=3wurafxiosBSZFBDsdvabk4uOmqzau.1
URL:https://addiction.rutgers.edu/event/tracc-expert-speaker-dr-meg-haney-phd-cannabis-and-health-what-the-science-tells-us/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T100000
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SUMMARY:First Annual Rutgers Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (RAD) Collaboratory Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:RAD Collaboratory Research Symposium\nTuesday\, March 24\, 2026 | 10:00am–4:00pm EDT\nDouglass Student Center\, Trayes Hall\n100 George Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ 08901 (Douglass Campus)\n\nThe RAD Collaboratory is organized around several research areas\, each led by a designated faculty area lead. Current research areas include the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine/Protein Data Bank and Artificial Intelligence for Society.\n\nYou can learn more about the Rutgers Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (RAD) Collaboratory here: https://radcollaboratory.rutgers.edu/about/
URL:https://addiction.rutgers.edu/event/first-annual-rutgers-artificial-intelligence-and-data-science-rad-collaboratory-research-symposium/
LOCATION:Douglass Student Center\, Trayes Hall\, 100 George Street\, New Brunswick\, 08901
ORGANIZER;CN="Rutgers Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (RAD)":MAILTO:https://radcollaboratory.rutgers.edu/about/
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SUMMARY:RARC Psychiatric and Behavior Genetics Workgroup Meeting featuring Robbee Wedow - "Sharing Approaches in Public Science\, Science Communication\, and Genetics Education"
DESCRIPTION:Join Zoom Meeting\nhttps://rutgers.zoom.us/j/92605031142?pwd=yRLOdirwmsuxxsiMla5I4Ngy8grmf7.1 \nMeeting ID: 926 0503 1142\nPasscode: 720948
URL:https://addiction.rutgers.edu/event/rarc-psychiatric-and-behavior-genetics-working-group-meeting-featuring-robbee-wedow-examining-heterogeneity-in-the-genetic-architecture-of-substance-use-disorders/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Rutgers Addiction Research Center":MAILTO:rarc@bhi.rutgers.edu
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SUMMARY:Rutgers’ Psych Department Presentation with Annie Maheux\, PhD - "Coming of Age with Generative AI: Adolescent Mental Health at the Next Digital Frontier"
DESCRIPTION:Adolescents’ adoption of generative AI chatbots has skyrocketed\, with unknown impacts for mental health and development. Drawing on passive sensing\, keystroke dynamics\, natural language processing\, scale development\, and longitudinal school-based surveys\, Dr. Maheux will describe how youth engage with AI and the potential mental health implications of different usage patterns. She will close by outlining research priorities and potential intervention\, design\, and policy strategies to support youth well-being in the age of AI.\nAnnie Maheux\, PhD (developmental psychologist at UNC-Chapel Hill) will be joining Rutgers’ Psych department on Friday\, March 27th from12-1PM to present her research\, “Coming of Age with Generative AI: Adolescent Mental Health at the Next Digital Frontier”. The event will be hosted in Psych Building Room 105 (Busch campus)\, as part of Developmental Fridays (led by Drs. Michelle Hurst and Jenny Wang in Psych). Everyone is welcome to attend in person (light refreshments will be provided). \nIn-person: Psych Building Room 105 (Busch campus) \nVirtual: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/96073904604?pwd=Zgmjr8AINHS1qw8Wy2HbqFkNbq9GBj.1
URL:https://addiction.rutgers.edu/event/rutgers-psych-department-presentation-with-annie-maheux-phd-coming-of-age-with-generative-ai-adolescent-mental-health-at-the-next-digital-frontier/
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