Northern New Jersey MAT Center of Excellence

Join us for our April Community Conversation, which explores the broader context of substance use and young parents in Salem County. With a focus on families, this virtual conversation aims to unpack Salem County’s maternal and family health outcomes and substance use among young parents while promoting strength-based protective factors. Featuring a panel with expertise in rural substance … Read More

Intersection of Mood Disorders and Substance Use Disorders

Brett Pepe HOPE Program NJ Traumatic Loss Coalition

Mary Jean Weston NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Puthenmadam Radhakrishnan, MD NJ DCF Children's System of Care Psychiatric Pediatric Collaborative

Susanne Mills, Sandy Snell NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Learning objectives At the conclusion of this presentation, the learner will be able to: o Identify how and why athletes are introduced to opioids and how their use could lead to dependence and addiction o Recognize signs and symptoms of opioid misuse in an active population o Identify alternatives to treat pain • Schedule … Read More