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20TH ANNUAL NJPN ADDICTION CONFERENCE

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A Virtual Conference for All Professionals Supporting Those Impacted by Addiction

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JUNE 18. 2020

On-Demand Registration Still Open!

Recorded live on June 18, this year's event brought the same inspiring content, education, networking, and workforce development surrounding substance misuse delivered in a unique online environment!

Thank You to All Who Joined Us

Don't forget—All 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—Join fellow addiction professionals and register today for on-demand conference access*. Participate in recorded workshop sessions and earn renewal credits that can count towards Addiction and/or Social Work.

Update for NJ Social Workers

NJ social workers—You can now earn up to 15 continuing education credits approved by the CE Approval Collaborative!

Need Assistance?

If you need post-conference information or assistance please contact NJPN

info@NJPN.org

Earn Renewal Credits

Earn Addiction and/or Social Work credits by participating in conference workshops on-demand through December 31, 2020

Scholarships
Available

GCADA, HTS, Peer, and Tobacco Scholarships Are Available for On-Demand sessions

On-Demand

All Live Events and Sessions Are Open to Registered Attendees and Can Be Watched and Replayed Anytime*

Virtual Exhibit Hall

Visit Sponsor and  Exhibitor virtual booths to view unique services and download unlimited resources 

Prizes

Winners Have Been Posted!

Prizes Included a Chromebook, iPad, Kindle, Amazon Gift Cards and More!

*On-demand content from the Virtual Conference will be available for replay until December 31, 2020. Every session from the live conference has been recorded and is open for on-demand viewing to ALL registered participants. Earn up to 17 addiction and up to 15 social work credits.

CONFERENCE

Program Book

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

Virtual Experience

The Virtual Experience

NJPN is excited to offer our first-ever virtual conference in a fun and interactive digital setting from the safety of your home or workplace! No matter where you are, the experience will simulate an in-person conference venue, complete with recorded workshops and resource areas you can enter at any point until December 31.

  • Enjoy watching recorded presentations in the Theater

  • View Sponsors and Exhibitors in virtual booths 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

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On-Demand Streaming

All Events and Sessions Are Open to Registered Attendees and Can Be Watched and Replayed From June 18 – December 31, 2020

Need Assistance?

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

 

info@NJPN.org

Earn Renewal Credits

Earn Addiction and/or Social Work credits by participating in conference workshops on-demand through December 31

Helpful Links

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

Register
Now

Join fellow addiction professionals and register for on-demand access to NJPN's Virtual 20th Annual Addiction Conference.

Speakers

2020 Vision: Focus on Addiction brings together national and state addiction experts addressing the latest research and strategies related to the addiction field. Check back periodically for updates to our speakers list.

Keynote Speaker

Gary Mendell

Founder, Chairman & CEO

Shatterproof

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Tony Hoffman

Founder, Executive Director

The Freewheel Project

Power Session

Thought Leader
Session

David Kessler

Author,
Founder of Grief.com

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Steven Drzewoszewski

Steven Drzewoszewski

Director of Addiction Services

Hackensack Meridian Health

Melissa J. Westendorf, J.D./Ph.D.

Melissa J. Westendorf, J.D./Ph.D.

Forensic and Clinical Psychologist, Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider

Technology Wellness Center

   Jonah C. Cunningham

Jonah C. Cunningham

Government Relations Manager

Trust for America's Health

Danna Markson, LCSW

Danna Markson, LCSW

Founder & Director

Mindsoother Therapy Center

Dr. Joe Smyser

Dr. Joe Smyser

Chief Executive Officer

Public Good Projects (PGP)

Dr. Gayathri J. Dowling

Dr. Gayathri J. Dowling

Director, Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Project

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Dr. Tawanda Hubbard

Dr. Tawanda Hubbard

Social Work Educator and Practitioner

Pam Shadel Fischer

Pam Shadel Fischer

Sr. Director, External Engagement & Special Projects

Governors Highway Safety Association

 Aaron White, Ph.D.

Aaron White, Ph.D.

Senior Scientific Advisor to the Director

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Michael Steinberg, MD, MPH

Michael Steinberg, MD, MPH

Medical Director

Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies

Sgt. Kent Vander Kamp

Sgt. Kent Vander Kamp

Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Oregon

Dr. Phyllis Holditch Niolon

Dr. Phyllis Holditch Niolon

Senior Scientist for ACES Prevention

Division of Violence Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Haner Hernandez, Ph.D., CPS, CADCII, LADCI

Haner Hernandez, Ph.D., CPS, CADCII, LADCI

Independent Consultant

Massachusetts Organization Addiction Recovery (MOAR)

Timothy P. McMahon

Timothy P. McMahon

Special Agent

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

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Workshop Sessions

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Prize Winners

During the live conference, attendees had the opportunity to earn badges for participation in different prize categories. Meet the category winners.

Session Seeker

Chromebook

Pamela D.

Active Attendee

Galaxy Tablet

Steven B.

Quality Questioner

Kindle Fire

Larry S.

Profile Publisher

$50 Amazon Gift Card

Maria Elena D.

Visionary Visitor

iPad

Victor L.

Natural Networker

Kindle Fire

Sharhonda M.

Informed Innovator

$50 Amazon Gift Card

June N.

Prize Winners
Social Workers

NEW JERSEY

Social Workers

NJPN is pleased to announce that most workshop sessions from the conference have been approved for continuing education credits by the CE Approval Collaborative for NJ social workers!

 

Earn up to 15 credits of continued education that are valid through August 31, 2022!

EARN UP TO

15 CREDITS

7

Clinical

2

Social/Cultural Competence

5

Non-Clinical

1

Ethics

MANY THANKS TO OUR

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

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