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Notice Regarding Workshop Certificates

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A Virtual Conference for All Professionals
Supporting Those Impacted by Addiction

Thursday

April 29

9AM–4:30PM

Friday

April 30

8AM–2PM

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The live events have ended, but the virtual conference continues!

On-demand recordings are available through Dec 2021! Login below or register for access.

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Two Inspiring Days

Our 21st Annual Addiction Conference educates prevention, treatment, and recovery support professionals about critical issues surrounding substance use disorders, while providing a unique forum for networking, collaboration and workforce development.

Recorded live on April 29 & 30, Renew • Recover • Resilience brought two immersive days of inspiring speakers, conversations, and and more delivered in a unique online environment!

Thank you to all who joined us!

Don't forgetAll workshop sessions were recorded and are available on demand until December 31. Earn and claim your renewal credits!

Missed the Live Conference?

It's not too late to join in—Registration for on-demand replay remains open! Join us today and earn continuing education credits!

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2-Day Live Stream

From your desk or sofa, experience the conference wherever you are.

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On-Demand Replay

All live events and sessions are open to registered attendees and can be watched and replayed anytime.

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Virtual Exhibit Hall

Connect with exhibitors and sponsors for unique networking opportunities, services, and resources.

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Scholarships Available

HTS scholarships are currently available for the live conference and for on-demand viewing.

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Earn Renewal Credits

Earn credit in Addiction (Social Work pending) by participating in conference workshops on-demand through 12/31/2021.

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Expert Insight From
Our Speakers

See the national and local experts who presented at Renew • Recover • Resilience.

Prizes

14 Prize winners were randomly selected and are being contacted. Will be posted here so check back soon  to see who won!

Conference Program Book

Access, flip through, and download the conference program book that accompanied the live conference. 

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The Virtual
Experience

NJPN is excited to once again offer our virtual conference in a fun and interactive digital setting from the safety of your home or workplace!

 

No matter where you are, this live two-day conference experience will simulate an in-person conference venue, complete with recorded workshops and resource areas you can enter at any point until the end of the year.

  • Enjoy watching recorded presentations in the Theater

  • View Sponsors and Exhibitors in virtual booths, Zoom and chat with service providers and download unlimited resources

  • Access the Resource area to collect and save documents in your virtual conference bag

  • Network with other attendees in the Lounge

  • See who earned Badges for prizes

  • Get assistance anytime in the Help Center

Helpful Links

Be sure your system is prepared! Below are a few helpful links to connectivity to the conference.

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On-Demand Streaming

All Events and Sessions Are Open to Registered Attendees and Can Be Watched and Replayed From April 30 – December 31, 2021

Earn Renewal Credits

Earn  CEUs/professional credit in Addiction (Social Work pending) by participating in conference workshops on-demand through December 31, 2021

Need Assistance?

If you need conference information or assistance, please contact NJPN—

 

info@NJPN.org

Virtual Experience
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"First of all I want to say that the NJPN Annual Addiction Conference was fantastic. I have never attended before and now with the virtual platform I was able to attend this year. I cannot say how impressed I was by the speakers. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it."

—2020 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE ATTENDEE

Our Speakers

The NJPN Annual Addiction Conference brings together national and state addiction experts addressing the latest research and strategies related to the addiction field.

Our Speakers
Featured
Speakers
Gurbir S. Grewal
Gurbir S. Grewal

WELCOME

Gurbir S. Grewal

Attorney General, The State of New Jersey

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Susan Gibson
Susan Gibson

DAY 2 WELCOME & DAY 1 AM WORKSHOP

Susan Gibson

Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

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Linda Graham, MFT
Linda Graham, MFT

DAY 1 KEYNOTE

Linda Graham, MFT

Psychotherapist, Author, Consultant, Trainer

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Priya Vulchi & Winona Guo
Priya Vulchi & Winona Guo

DAY 2 KEYNOTE

Priya Vulchi & Winona Guo

Social Entrepreneurs & Student Activists, Founders of CHOOSE

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David Kessler
David Kessler

DAY 1 PLENARY

David Kessler

Author, Founder, grief.com

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Darryl S. Inaba, PharmD.
Darryl S. Inaba, PharmD.

DAY 2 PLENARY

Darryl S. Inaba, PharmD.

Director of Clinical and Behavioral Health Services, Addictions Recovery Center

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Featured Speakers
Christopher M. Jones
Christopher M. Jones

DAY 1 AM WORKSHOP

Christopher M. Jones

Deputy Director, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Elizabeth Burden
Elizabeth Burden

DAY 1 PM WORKSHOP

Elizabeth Burden

Senior Advisor, Practice Improvement & Consulting, National Council for Behavioral Health

Kevin A. Sabet, PhD.
Kevin A. Sabet, PhD.

DAY 2 AM WORKSHOP

Kevin A. Sabet, PhD.

President & CEO, Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM, Inc.)

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WORKSHOP SPEAKERS INCLUDE

Lt. Jason Piotrowski
Lt. Jason Piotrowski

DAY 1 AM WORKSHOP

Lt. Jason Piotrowski

Unit Head of Regional Operations, NJ-ROIC, NJ State Police

Dale Quigley
Dale Quigley

DAY 1 AM WORKSHOP

Dale Quigley

Deputy Coordinator, HIDTA—National Marijuana Initiative (NMI)

Douglas Rice
Douglas Rice

DAY 1 PM WORKSHOP

Douglas Rice

Senior Manager, Training & Sales Operations, CADCA

Rachel Taylor
Rachel Taylor

DAY 1 PM WORKSHOP

Rachel Taylor

LMTI Supervisor, The Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute (LMTI)

Sandy Gibson
Sandy Gibson

DAY 2 AM WORKSHOP

Sandy Gibson

Clinical Coordinator & Professor, The College of New Jersey

Christopher Spallina
Christopher Spallina

DAY 2 AM WORKSHOP

Christopher Spallina

Program Manager, The Phoenix NJ

Brandon Brown
Brandon Brown

DAY 2 AM WORKSHOP

Brandon Brown

Trauma Specialist, Temple University

Steven D. Kniffley Jr., PsyD.
Steven D. Kniffley Jr., PsyD.

DAY 1 AM WORKSHOP

Steven D. Kniffley Jr., PsyD.

Assistant Professor & Coordinator of Collective Care Center (Racial Trauma Clinic), Spalding University

Liz Pandya
Liz Pandya

DAY 1 PM WORKSHOP

Liz Pandya

Director, Scientific Education & Patient Advocacy (SEPA)

Jamie Sierfeld
Jamie Sierfeld

DAY 1 PM WORKSHOP

Jamie Sierfeld

Training Director, Partners in Prevention, The Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute (LMTI)

Donald Parker
Donald Parker

DAY 1 PM WORKSHOP

Donald Parker

President, Hackensack Meridian Health — Carrier Clinic

Jennifer Oliva
Jennifer Oliva

DAY 2 AM WORKSHOP

Jennifer Oliva

Associate Professor of Law, Seton Hall University

Brittany Garner
Brittany Garner

DAY 2 AM WORKSHOP

Brittany Garner

Program Manager, The Phoenix FL

Matthew Stefanko
Matthew Stefanko

DAY 2 AM WORKSHOP

Matthew Stefanko

Director, National Stigma Initiative, Shatterproof

HIDDEN SPACER

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Prize Winners

During the live conference, attendees had the opportunity to earn badges for participation in different prize categories. 14 prize winners are being contacted*—check back here soon to see who won!

 

*Please note: Prize winners are selected through random drawing of highest-level badge award. All winners will be contacted directly to confirm address. Winners will be awarded and announced here by June 2021.

Prize Winners
Many Thanks to
Our Sponsors

NJPN's Annual Addiction Conference wouldn't be what it is without the support of our sponsors every year. Check back periodically for updates on this year's sponsors.

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The
Agenda
Agenda

EXPLORING TOPICS SUCH AS

Substance Use Issues

Health & Wellness

State-of-the-Art Practices

National Perspectives

New Innovative Directions

Continuum of Care

We're cultivating two exciting days featuring the content,
community, and workforce development you would expect from NJPN's annual addiction conference.

 

Earn up to 17 renewal credits! Every session will be open to all registered attendees and will be recorded—choose to watch any live event on April 29 & 30 and return to watch all sessions through December 2021.

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Thursday

April 29

9:00AM–4:30PM

WORKSHOPS         • NETWORKING         • BREAKS
9:00AM – 9:45AM
• Networking with Sponsors and Exhibitors
9:45AM – 11:00AM
Welcome: AG Gurbir S. Grewal
Keynote Presentation: Linda Graham, MFT
11:00AM – 11:30AM
• Networking with Sponsors and Exhibitors
11:30AM – 12:30PM
60-Minute Workshop Sessions*
     (Choose 1 of 4 Live Sessions)
12:30PM – 1:15PM
• Revive and Refresh (15-Min Stretch)
• Lunchbreak
• Networking with Sponsors and Exhibitors
1:15PM – 2:15PM
✦ Afternoon Plenary Session: David Kessler
2:15PM – 2:45PM
• Trivia Challenge
Networking with Sponsors and Exhibitors
2:45PM – 3:45PM
 60-Minute Workshop Sessions*
     (Choose 1 of 4 Live Sessions)
3:45PM – 4:30PM
• Trivia Challenge
• Networking with Sponsors and Exhibitors

Friday

April 30

8:00AM–2:00PM

*OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW ONE LIVE SESSION AND OTHERS ON-DEMAND
8:00AM – 9:00AM
• Networking with Sponsors and Exhibitors
9:00AM – 10:00AM
Opening Plenary Presentation:
Priya Vulchi & Winona Guo
10:00AM – 10:30AM
• Trivia Challenge
Networking with Sponsors and Exhibitors
10:30AM – 11:30AM
60-Minute Workshop Sessions*
     (Choose 1 of 5 Live Sessions)
11:30AM – 12:30PM
• Revive and Refresh (15-Min Stretch)
• Lunchbreak
• Networking with Sponsors and Exhibitors
12:30PM – 1:30PM
Afternoon Plenary Session: Darryl S. Inaba
1:30PM – 2:00PM
• Closing // Trivia Prizes

Earn Up to
17 Renewal Credits

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Register Today

APRIL 29, 9AM–4:30PM & APRIL 30, 8AM–2PM

UNTIL MARCH 1, 2021

Act now to lock in our lowest rate for the 21st Annual NJPN Addiction Conference.

Early-Bird

MARCH 1–APRIL 30

Join us for two days of inspiring speakers, conversations, networking, prizes, and more. 

Full Rate

MAY 1–DEC 31, 2021

Can't make the live event on April 29 & 30? Register for on-demand access to recorded workshops.

On-Demand

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A Virtual Conference for All Professionals
Supporting Those Impacted by Addiction
APRIL 29 & 30 • ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021
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