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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 25/09/2026

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Tsen Vei Lim talks to Dr Martine Skumlien and Professor Valentina Lorenzetti about their research article on brain reward function in young people with cannabis use disorder. 🎧 Listen here: tinyurl.com/yv3rzjux

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 11/09/2026

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Tsen Vei Lim talks to Dr Ari Roxburgh about his review on controlled breathing and heart rate variability biofeedback for drug use-related outcomes. Listen here: tinyurl.com/yedcx5av

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 11/09/2026

With the retirement of Professor Rainer Spanagel at Addiction Biology after more than two decades, there is an exciting opportunity to lead this scientific journal into a new era. Apply to be Editor-in-Chief by 8 October: www.addiction-ssa.org/about/people...

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 04/09/2026

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Tsen Vei Lim talks to Dr Emese Kroon about her research into the relationship between cannabis use, nicotine use, and cognitive function in people with cannabis use disorder. Listen here: shows.acast.com/addiction-au...

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 28/08/2026

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Annika Theodoulou talks to Eleanor Bray about her analysis of illicit vape messaging in young people's information sources. Find the new episode: shows.acast.com/addiction-au...

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 21/08/2026

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Elle Wadsworth talks to Dr Tobias Atkin about his opinion and debate piece on redefining success in cannabis use disorder treatment. Listen here: shows.acast.com/addiction-au...

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 20/08/2026

In the latest feature on our website, Fiona Hughes examines whether mandatory alcohol labels will make a difference. Read more: www.addiction-ssa.org/features/ess...

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 19/08/2026

The SSA’s Early Career Research Network is hosting a free webinar about patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) on Wednesday 2 September (11:00–12:00). Book your place tinyurl.com/yepun42e

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Join us to explore how involving patients and the public can enhance the quality and relevance of research.

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 14/08/2026

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Tsen Vei Lim talks to Sinclair Carr and Dr Jürgen Rehm about their updated review of the link between alcohol use and disease. Listen here: tinyurl.com/z8fjaxr2

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 07/08/2026

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Elle Wadsworth talks to Dr Louise Marryat about her systematic review on prenatal opioid exposure, and health, social, and educational outcomes for school-aged children. Listen here: shows.acast.com/addiction-au...

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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 07/08/2026

New research by Vera Helen Buss and colleagues, funded through our Small Grants Scheme, found alcohol was often used to cope with trauma and instability among people experiencing homelessness. Recovery depended on motivation, autonomy and supportive environments. Read more: buff.ly/r7ai1Wx

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People experiencing homelessness and their experiences with substance use services for alcohol treatment in England: Journey mapping based on semi‐structured interviews

Background and aims Alcohol consumption at high levels is common among people experiencing homelessness and contributes to inequalities. In relative terms these individuals are underrepresented in…

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 31/07/2026

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Tsen Vei Lim talks to Dr Anastasia Demina about her trial on the efficacy and safety of brain stimulation (transcranial direct current stimulation) in alcohol use disorder. Listen here: tinyurl.com/mnpzm79k

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 27/07/2026

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Elle Wadsworth talks to Annette Nugteren - van Lonkhuyzen about her research into trends in new psychoactive substance (NPS) poisonings in the Netherlands over a 14-year period. Listen here: shows.acast.com/addiction-au...

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 20/07/2026

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Elle Wadsworth talks to Professor Rasmon Kalayasiri about her editorial exploring whether Thailand can return from a commercial cannabis market to a prescription model. Listen here: tinyurl.com/5a7ma5tt

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 20/07/2026

In a new interview for the Addiction Lives series, Dr Maristela Monteiro talks to Professor Thomas Babor about raising the visibility of alcohol as a gender issue and helping to develop the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) www.addiction-ssa.org/community/ad...

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 14/07/2026

Dr Mark Adley is a research associate at Newcastle University. During his SSA fellowship, he will co-produce a practical training programme and toolkit that aims to reduce inequalities in accessing drug and alcohol treatment. Read more: www.addiction-ssa.org/news/new-fel...

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 06/07/2026

Read an excerpt from Why We Drink Too Much: The Hidden Science of Just One More. Dr Charles Knowles, a Professor of Surgery at Queen Mary University of London, weaves memoir and science to investigate what makes people so attracted to drinking alcohol tinyurl.com/389m2jap

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 03/07/2026

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Elle Wadsworth talks to Pablo Gonzalez Nieto, a harm reduction provider, drug checking technician, and research assistant at Substance Drug Checking at the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research. Listen here: Find the new episode: tinyurl.com/nwzn32c6

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 29/06/2026

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Tsen Vei Lim talks to Dr Grant Comstock and Dr Ryan Feldman about their article examining the association between state-level kratom regulations and severe medical outcomes in the US. Listen here: shows.acast.com/addiction-au...

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 24/06/2026

What separates a strong PhD studentship application from the rest? Holly Wood-Blake shares three practical lessons for people pursuing a PhD www.addiction-ssa.org/career-resou...

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 23/06/2026

Meet the fellow: Vicky Carlisle Vicky Carlisle is a BPS Chartered Psychologist and Research Fellow at @bristoluni.bsky.social. Her SSA fellowship will co-develop ways to reduce stigma for people receiving opioid agonist treatment in community pharmacies. Read more: tinyurl.com/h5evpkvt

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 19/06/2026

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Elle Wadsworth speaks to Dr Tesfa Yimer about drug use in Ethiopia including commonly consumed drugs, regulation, and the relationship between religion and drug use. Listen here: shows.acast.com/addiction-au...

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 16/06/2026

Find out more about the confirmed speakers and sessions at our Annual Conference on 12 and 13 November www.addiction-ssa.org/events/annua...

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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We’re proud to see the NIHR invest £37m across 89 medical research charities, supporting more than 800 early-career researchers. This investment recognises the vital role charities play in igniting research careers, building capacity and sustaining the talent pipeline. Read more: bit.ly/4aft801

A young researcher wearing a white lab coat and blue gloves looks through a microscope in a laboratory, with sample tubes visible in the foreground. On the right, a blue panel reads “Supporting the next generation of researchers” and highlights three statistics: £37 million NIHR funding, 89 charities, and more than 800 early career researchers, accompanied by icons of coins, a hand holding a heart, and a group of researchers.

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 15/06/2026

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Elle Wadsworth speaks to Dr Amy Peacock and Dr Krista Siefried about the reasons behind the recent increase of GHB use in Australia. Listen here: tinyurl.com/wvdehpcj

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 10/06/2026

Our June newsletter features an essay by Holly Wood-Blake on drug classification and harm, plus a roundup of journal articles from @addictionjournal.bsky.social and funding opportunities from the SSA mailchi.mp/addiction-ss.... Sign up to the mailing list here: eepurl.com/dx2f2n

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 05/06/2026

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Annika Theodoulou speaks to Dr Vera Buss and Prof. Leonie Brose about their research exploring the association between the ‘Swap to Stop’ programme offering free vapes for smoking cessation and quit attempts in England. Listen here: tinyurl.com/f5kb8t73

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SARG - SCHARR @sarg-scharr.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Interested in a fully funded PhD in gambling harms? The @ukri.org Gambling Harms Research UK Evidence Centre is recruiting six four-year PhD studentships across @glasgow.ac.uk, @sheffielduni.bsky.social and @swanseauni.bsky.social. More at tinyurl.com/ghrukphd #PhD #AcademicSky #PublicHealth

Promotional graphic for fully funded UKRI PhD studentships in gambling harms research from the Gambling Harms Research UK Evidence Centre. Large text reads: “Fully funded UKRI PhD studentships in gambling harms research.” Supporting text says: “Join leading researchers to shape the future of gambling harms evidence, policy and prevention.” Includes a study desk image, GHRUK and UKRI logos, and the web address tinyurl.com/ghrukphd.

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 02/06/2026

The SSA is pleased to introduce the first cohort of PhD students and fellows through the Addiction Healthcare Goals flagship research leadership programme – a major new initiative funded by the UK Government's Office for Life Sciences. Find out more: www.addiction-ssa.org/news/meet-th...

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 01/06/2026

Are you an early career researcher or mid career researcher working in addiction science? Join us on 11 June for Future Leaders in Addiction Science, a one-day event designed to bring together the next generation of leaders in the field www.addiction-ssa.org/events/futur...

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 29/05/2026

In a new blog post, Holly Wood-Blake reflects on how communicating evidence clearly and responsibly is becoming an essential skill for researchers in an increasingly complex media landscape. Read Holly's blog here: www.addiction-ssa.org/career-resou...

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Dr Katie East @katieeast.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Applications are open for @addiction-ssa.org Fellowships and PhDs ('til 30th July)! As a previous SSA Fellow, I can vouch that the SSA are a 10/10 funder and provide many career-enhancing opportunities. They're also a lovely bunch to work with! tinyurl.com/ssa-funding @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 27/05/2026

If you have an idea that could advance the scientific understanding of addiction – and help translate that knowledge into policy and practice – consider applying for an SSA-funded PhD studentship or fellowship tinyurl.com/ssa-funding

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 22/05/2026

In this episode of Addiction Audio, DrTsen Vei Lim talks to Dr Philip Newall about the deceptive design features used by online gambling platforms, and how these platforms are built to keep people betting for longer. Listen here: shows.acast.com/addiction-au...

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 18/05/2026

Each year, the SSA invites a distinguished expert to deliver the Society Lecture at the Annual Conference. We are delighted that the 2026 Society Lecture will be given by Professor Linda Bauld OBE. Find out more: www.addiction-ssa.org/events/annua...

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Melissa Oldham @melissaoldham.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Are you an ECR interested in learning how to speak to diverse audiences? Register for this free webinar focused on Science Communication. We have expert speakers on writing for The Conversation, running a podcast and communicating with those working in practice. Book your place tinyurl.com/y4bah836

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Upcoming webinar: A practical guide to communicating research beyond academia

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 15/05/2026

In a new episode of Addiction Audio, Igor Marchetti talks about which personality traits are associated with drinking problems tinyurl.com/4fknu9ek @addictionjournal.bsky.social

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 14/05/2026

Science communications officer, Fiona, has been exploring what 'body doubling' is and how it might help students and researchers get work done. Read Fiona's blog and register your interest in joining a weekly online writing group: tinyurl.com/mrenpxp8

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 13/05/2026

The SSA’s Early Career Research Network is hosting a free science communication webinar on Wednesday 20 May (14:00–15:00). Book your place tinyurl.com/y4bah836

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 13/05/2026

The SSA's flagship events – the Annual Conference and PhD Symposium – will take place in Newcastle upon Tyne this November. There is still time to apply to present your work www.addiction-ssa.org/events/

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 12/05/2026

The SSA recognises excellence in the addiction science community with two annual prizes. This year's winners are Dr Anya Topiwala and Dr Emmert Roberts. Read about their backgrounds and the praise for their work from our judging panel: tinyurl.com/5xzmxn5d

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 12/05/2026

Read the May newsletter, featuring an essay from Thomas Delaney on recovery and harm reduction, an invite to join the SSA's new lived experience panel, and the latest from @addictionjournal.bsky.social and the Addiction Audio podcast: mailchi.mp/addiction-ss...

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 11/05/2026

In a new essay for the SSA website, Thomas Delaney reflects on his visit to The Thistle – the UK’s first official drug consumption room – his changing views of recovery, and the ongoing need to challenge stigma and misinformation in the media tinyurl.com/2mw7psp4

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Sophie Orton @sophieorton.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

How do you make your research matter beyond journals and conferences? Join the @addiction-ssa.org Early Career Network webinar 'A practical guide to communicating research beyond academia.' Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-practica...

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A practical guide to communicating research beyond academia

This webinar will explore how to communicate research findings and their implications effectively to public and non-academic audiences.

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 08/05/2026

Dr Amy Peacock and Dr Monica Barratt discuss the availability of nitazenes via cryptomarkets and surface web shops: shows.acast.com/addiction-au... @addictionjournal.bsky.social

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 29/04/2026

The SSA is recruiting people with lived or living experience of addiction to help shape the future of addiction science. -Online meetings (every four to six weeks) -Payment for involvement Apply now: www.addiction-ssa.org/about/joinin... #LivedExperience #AddictionResearch #PublicInvolvement

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 22/04/2026

Fiona Hughes attended a @stempra.bsky.social training day for science communicators and came away with a much clearer sense of what journalists want from research stories tinyurl.com/3bsrwzx7

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 22/04/2026

Join Addiction Healthcare Goals, the Medical Research Council, and the Society for the Study of Addiction on 11 June to discuss addiction research in healthcare and policy settings and to learn about career pathways for aspiring research leaders. Book your ticket: tinyurl.com/2t4wmruk

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 14/04/2026

Dr André McDonald talks about the findings of a population-based study in Ontario, Canada tinyurl.com/yr38jte5 @addictionjournal.bsky.social

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 13/04/2026

The PhD Symposium is a free annual event for PhD students or people who have recently submitted their thesis. Apply to be a speaker by 17:00 BST on 28 May 2026 tinyurl.com/4ayek5b3

Apply to speak at the 2026 PhD Symposium. The SSA's PhD Symposium provides a great opportunity for early career researchers to share their research findings and refine their presentation skills among a supportive group of peers. If you are a PhD student or have recetnly submitted your thesis, apply to be a speaker by 28 May 2026.

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