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Peer-reviewed research on alcohol, illicit drugs, nicotine and tobacco, behavioural addictions. Owned by the Society for the Study of Addiction onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/136…

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 16h

The association between chronic pain and non-fatal overdose in people who inject drugs: Longitudinal cohort study in Montreal, Canada, 2017 to 2025 buff.ly/KhRuaMM

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 19h

Effects of financial stress on drinking amount and price paid: Australian longitudinal household data buff.ly/4QLTH2j

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Psychosocial health and hazardous alcohol use among 50- to 70-year-olds: A cross-sectional latent profile analysis in south-east Melbourne, Australia buff.ly/qH1tb27

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Drug use disorders among people convicted of large-, moderate- and small-scale drug supply crimes: A register-based retrospective comparative study buff.ly/sgKzU2y

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Justin Matheson, PhD (he/they) @justinrmatheson.com · 29/09/2026

Thrilled to see this paper published! In the Canadian providence of Ontario, we're seeing that girls have higher cannabis use prevalence than boys as of 2021ish. US data supports this trend. Next we need to figure out why and what are the clinical and public health implications

Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Trends in the sex ratio of cannabis use, harms and perceptions among youth in Ontario, Canada, 1999 to 2023 buff.ly/25juETb

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A framework to determine naloxone saturation with simulation modeling and cost-effectiveness methods buff.ly/8aatxwb

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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Tim Piatkowski @piatkowskitim.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Our original @addictionjournal.bsky.social Opinion & Debate sparked thoughtful responses. Our final comment looks at where we go next as #peptide markets evolve. @jasonmnagata.bsky.social @drsuzinielsen.bsky.social @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social @monashaddiction.bsky.social doi.org/10.1111/add....

Where next for human enhancement and harm reduction? From steroids to peptides

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-related fatal poisoning in Australia, 2016 to 2025: Trends, characteristics and toxicology buff.ly/ckyvLjS

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Validating the Gaming Disorder Identification Test in English, Chinese, Dutch and Indonesian buff.ly/JWEwbch

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New Addiction Audio buff.ly/Qea9nF1?

Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Adolescent cannabis use disorder following recreational cannabis legalization in California, USA: A population-based interrupted time series study buff.ly/DXj5JKC

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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 · 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

Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Continuing cannabis use after initiation: The role of social context, craving and problem severity during acute cannabis use episodes buff.ly/rv5XxLg

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

New Addiction Audio - Tsen Vei Lim talks to Ari Roxburgh about his review on controlled breathing and heart rate variability biofeedback for drug use-related outcomes buff.ly/E1GGc69?

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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...

Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Are alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks more expensive than regular-strength drinks? A descriptive analysis of sales data from Great Britain, 2024 buff.ly/kb7yv9K

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Simulating the effects of an alcohol minimum unit price policy on distilled spirits sales in 28 states of the USA buff.ly/6Sg5FOZ

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Contradictory experiences of problematic pornography use in China: A qualitative study of multi-layered stigma within a morally restrictive socio-cultural context buff.ly/JJ9HzHE

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Patrick Kelly MPH @patrickjakelly.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

New study in @addictionjournal.bsky.social! Clinicians & patients think clinical AI is useful for addiction medicine but are concerned about stigma & how the shifting drug supply may affect AI tool relevance, & want data about drug use protected! Plz share! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Clinicians' and people who use drugs' perspectives on artificial intelligence in addiction medicine

Background and aims Artificial intelligence (AI) may improve addiction medicine workflows and health outcomes but raises questions about data privacy and unintended harms for people who use drugs (P.....

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Abi Stevely @abi-stevely.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

New study published in @addictionjournal.bsky.social this morning 🥳 We found that alcohol-free and low-alcohol beer is generally cheaper than regular-strength beer on the shelf. But at checkouts, people pay 7% more. sarg-sheffield.ac.uk/news-media/s...

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The higher cost of a healthier option: SARG study lifts the lid on why no/lo alcohol beer drinkers feel out of pocket - Sheffield Addictions Research Group

People buying alcohol-free and low-alcohol beers pay more for choosing a healthier option, according to new research by the Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG).

Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Exploring the influence of user-generated content on alcohol-related attitudes and behaviours among young people: A systematic review buff.ly/AwZUkAD

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Clinicians' and people who use drugs' perspectives on artificial intelligence in addiction medicine buff.ly/tjpCEAn

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Prescribed alternative stimulants among people who use unregulated stimulants: Examining the association between maximum dose reached and medication discontinuation in the first 3 years of implementation in British Columbia, Canada buff.ly/N10pWs9

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Marketing features of derived intoxicating cannabinoid product brands on Instagram: A content analysis buff.ly/LPYWUs5

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

From allostasis to addiction: Cortisol dysregulation, daily stress and relations with 9-year alcohol and substance use disorder severity in community adults buff.ly/JgxSRnq

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Joint associations of recovery capital and polygenic risk with electronic health record observed remission and relapse in substance use disorder: Longitudinal evidence from the All of Us research program buff.ly/0IfHMIg

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Towards the implementation of cannabis-focused apps in early intervention services for psychosis: A qualitative investigation of patient and clinician perspectives buff.ly/f99XZve

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Prescribed pharmaceutical alternatives initiative coinciding with reductions in unregulated street opioid use among young people who use drugs: An interrupted time series analysis buff.ly/QfxTBhD

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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...

Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Price comparisons for the leading brands of oral nicotine pouches and cigarettes buff.ly/FPmsBod

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Systematic review and meta analysis of comprehensive community initiatives on alcohol use and related harms buff.ly/ytFxNS5

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https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/add.70553

Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Psychological change processes in alcohol use disorder: A qualitative study of 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT) with cognitive behavioural therapy buff.ly/m9u77Tl

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Promoting smoking cessation and preventing relapse to tobacco use following a smokefree mental health in-patient stay: A multi-centre randomised controlled feasibility study buff.ly/1ChEBsD

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The impact of harm reduction interventions on injection-related bacterial infections among people who inject drugs: A systematic review buff.ly/gQN33SU

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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…

Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

People experiencing homelessness and their experiences with substance use services for alcohol treatment in England: Journey mapping based on semi-structured interviews buff.ly/2Kembve

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Cannabis use disorder in patients prescribed medical cannabis—Should we consider prescription cannabis use disorder as a new diagnostic condition? buff.ly/FKluY3Z

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Impact of mental health disorders on problematic substance use and effectiveness of brief intervention among young people in foster care buff.ly/m48Mh64

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Estimated alcohol-attributable health burden in New Zealand: A comparative risk assessment buff.ly/kj4GrOr

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Estimated alcohol‐attributable health burden in New Zealand: A comparative risk assessment

Aims To estimate the alcohol-attributable morbidity and mortality in New Zealand (NZ) as measured by deaths, cancer registrations, hospitalisations and Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)…

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Prognostic significance of prior alcohol use disorder in patients with presumed metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: A large multi-center cohort study buff.ly/cpCVcpf

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Controlled breathing and heart rate variability biofeedback for substance use-related outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis buff.ly/sDuQgXo

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Cardiovascular health as an unmet priority in addiction medicine: Implications of recent cardiovascular strategies buff.ly/pKvTCgD

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Alcohol consumption and cognitive function: A systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of 20 cohort studies buff.ly/S6JyO3r

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Mortality and morbidity at legal drinking age thresholds: Evidence from a nationwide quasi-experimental study in Finland buff.ly/SFH04vN

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The effect of an interactive mobile phone-based brief intervention on driving under the influence of cannabis among emerging adults: A randomized controlled trial buff.ly/ILNF90D

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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Efficacy and safety of pharmacological interventions for the treatment of cocaine use disorder: A systematic review and network meta-analysis

Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Prenatal opioid exposure, and health, social and educational outcomes for school-aged children: A systematic review buff.ly/29Prygt @lmarryat.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social