Workforce Development Needs of Addiction Professionals in New Jersey

• By: Diane Litterer, MPA, CPS New Jersey Prevention Network
• April 1st, 2016
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A unique structure has been created to support the training and workforce development needs of addiction professionals in New Jersey. Through the NJ Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, a statewide Addiction Training & Workforce Development (ATWD)...

Promoting Wellness and Preventing Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults

• By: Diane Liga, BA Diane Litterer, MPA, CPS New Jersey Prevention Network
• January 1st, 2015
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The Affordable Care Act challenges the nation to move upstream and create healthcare to focus on wellness and not on illness. Creating a lens on populations that looks at developing skills and behaviors that can prevent diseases and their health consequences will be the key to a healthier nation...