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The Opioid Crisis and the Status of Marijuana in New Jersey

Attend a provocative conversation about the changing landscape of drug related issues in NJ with a noted, local expert. Learn about the differences for drug testing rules for those in recovery versus employees with mental health conditions. Discuss policy issues to consider based on your organization's setting. Bring your questions to add to a lively discussion!

Speaker – Alan Oberman:

Alan Oberman MSW, is the CEO of John Brooks Recovery Center (JBRC), a Non-Profit community based provider of recovery treatment services in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
Mr. Oberman has been with JBRC for the past 14 years and has worked in the field of addiction recovery since 1986. JBRC offers MAT, IOP as well as inpatient treatment to between 1100 and 1200 adults at any point in time. JBRC integrates MAT in all levels of care at its four sites. In addition to being a vocal advocate for both clients and treatment providers he has been in the forefront of innovative programming in N.J. JBRC was a leader in the provision of Narcan training, mobile methadone dispensing and most recently the first licensed, jail based methadone program in N.J. In 2016 JBRC completes the renovation of two outpatient sites and relocated its services from an antiquated building to state of the art centers.

Mr. Oberman is an active member of the NJ Professional Advisory Committee, as well as NJATOD, the Chairperson of the Integrated Care Advisory Panel for the Department of Health, and a Member of the Addiction Committee of the National Council.

Approved for HRCI and SHRM recertification credits

REGISTRATION

The preferred method of registering is through the website www.sshrmanj.org and click on the link “Meeting On-line Registration” or RSVP to Erin Batty by Friday, January 11, 2019.

Email: erinbatty1@gmail.com

Cancellations must be received by noon on Monday, January 14th or you will be invoiced the cost of meeting

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