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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Join us on Tuesday, 10/20 for an AMA covering all things kratom with a team of experts! AJDAA authors Neshalatha Govarthnapany, Darshan Singh, and Katherine Hill will dive into their latest publications and answer your questions. Join the subreddit here: www.reddit.com/r/askscience/

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Don't miss the latest issue of AJDAA, available now! Read about recovery housing, opioid use modeling, and how alcohol and tobacco use impact the oral microbiome. www.tandfonline.com/toc/iada20/5... #PsychSciSky #DrugSky #MedSky #AddictionSci #NeuroSky #EpiSky #StatsSky @tandfresearch.bsky.social

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Substance use doesn’t happen in isolation. Among couples with #AUD, partners showed similar patterns of tobacco and alcohol use, with evidence of cross-substance partner influence. Couple-based treatment may need to address co-use together. Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Surviving an #opioid overdose is not the end of the risk. A perspective identifies 6 interacting factors behind elevated 1-year mortality after overdose—including organ injury, neuropsychological harms, and fentanyl exposure. Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

When compared to matched Turkish controls, displaced Syrian adolescents under temporary protection in Turkey showed elevated rates of substance that were also persistent and age-concentrated. Learn more here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

NEW Free Access AJDAA articles available until Dec 31st! Read about how alcohol and smoking may affect your microbiome: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... Can substance use prior to pregnancy impact our offspring? This study of morphine use in rats says yes: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Don't miss the latest OPEN ACCESS articles from AJDAA! Learn all about the gut's role in alcohol use disorder risk here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... Read about how alcohol use and hypertension risk are linked, and rates may be increasing here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

With rates of prescription #stimulant use increasing, it's important to examine rates of risky stimulant use across time. This study found risky adolescent prescription stimulant use has increased among females specifically from 2002-2010. Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A new meta-analysis of RCTs comparing extended-release #naltrexone and #buprenorphine-naloxone for opioid use disorder found no differences across most treatment outcomes. Treatment initiation of either approach may be most necessary for positive outcomes. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Stacked bar chart x-axis is percent, ranging from 0% to 100%. Legend: Low risk of bias; Some concerns; High risk of bias. Domain summaries: Randomization process is 100% low risk. Deviations from intended interventions: 40% low, 40% some concerns, 20% high risk. Missing outcome data: 60% low, 40% high risk. Measurement of the outcome: 80% low, 20% high risk. Selection of the reported result: 100% low risk. Overall risk of bias: 40% low, 20% some concerns, 40% high risk.

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Baseline assessments in contingency management trials can be used to accurately predict treatment outcomes and also help identify who would benefit most from tailored treatment approaches. #CM #modeling #DrugSky #PsychSciSky www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Can a brief screening tool reliably identify problematic #cannabis use among college students? A Chilean study found the CAST had strong reliability and a coherent structure, supporting its use for research and surveillance in higher education.#PsychSciSky www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions to our disability and substance use AMA! Read the thoughtful answers from the authors here: www.reddit.com/r/askscience...

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Restaurant culture shapes more than customer experience. This study found that workplace norms, peer influence, and inconsistent policy enforcement can normalize on-the-job drinking—even when zero-tolerance policies exist. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #WorkplaceHealth #AlcoholResearch

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Our AMA covering the intersection of substance use and disability is live! www.reddit.com/r/askscience... Make sure to submit your questions before the authors join at 1PM CT! Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Recovery housing and harm reduction don't have to be at odds. National survey: 98% of recovery residences keep naloxone on site, but many still limit access for people taking medications for substance use treatment. There's room to bridge the gap. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #HarmReduction

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Happening tomorrow! AJDAA authors Kim Fulda, Scott Walters, and Tracey Barnett will dive into their latest publication and answer your questions in our most recent AMA installment. Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... Join the subreddit here: www.reddit.com/r/askscience/

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Your mouth may reveal more than your dental health. This study found that long-term methamphetamine use, alongside alcohol and tobacco use, alters the oral microbiome and metabolome—offering potential biomarkers for substance-related biological changes. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Predicting opioid overdose doesn't always require more complex AI. This study found that simple, interpretable models performed about as well as advanced machine learning for identifying patients at highest 30-day overdose risk after an opioid-related diagnosis. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Join us one week from today for an AMA covering the intersection of substance use and disability! The authors will be online around 1 PM CT, so make sure to submit your questions early. Read the #OpenAccess paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... Join the subreddit at r/askscience

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Join us on Tuesday, 8/11 for an AMA covering the intersection of substance use and disability! Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... Join the subreddit here: www.reddit.com/r/askscience/

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A lapse isn't always a relapse. This study of sober living house residents found that the two have different risk factors—and longer stays were linked to lower risk of both. Recovery policies should reflect these important differences. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #Recovery #SoberLiving

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

One region, different challenges. A new study found that links between substance use and mental health disorders vary widely across Deep South states—showing that local data should drive local solutions, not one-size-fits-all approaches. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

New rat study shows that a mother's morphine use before pregnancy can alter genetic markers, leading to anxiety behaviors in her future children. Highlights the major need for better screening and care. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Don't miss the latest issue of AJDAA, available now! It's an alcohol heavy issue -- read about how alcohol impacts the gut, kidney outcomes, and hypertension. www.tandfonline.com/toc/iada20/5...

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Amphetamine use disorder isn’t moving in the same direction everywhere. New analysis shows burden has declined in China since 1990—but continues to rise in the U.S., especially among men, with projections showing more increases ahead. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth

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Drug Policy Alliance @drugpolicy.org · 06/07/2026

Looking to build up your summer reading list? Here are some of our favorites. Let us know any we missed!

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

#Xylazine and #medetomidine, animal tranquilizers commonly and sometimes unknowingly used drugs, have been increasingly found in saliva samples containing fentanyl in the Great Lakes region from 2023 to 2025. Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

New study of +300K participants found that #AUD is associated with increased risks of adverse kidney outcomes after experiencing acute #kidney disease. #Alcohol use can be a useful clinical marker for additional intervention in kidney patients. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Kratom withdrawal is often treated like opioid withdrawal—but should it be? A survey of Malaysian physicians found most clinicians treat kratom dependence using opioid-based approaches. More evidence-based guidance is needed. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #Kratom #AddictionMedicine

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We're at #CPDD26 this week! What's everyone most excited to see?

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

NEW AJDAA Issue out now! Don't miss the latest research on new medications for SUD treatment, psychosocial factors related to substance use, and budding biological models of alcohol use. Read here: www.tandfonline.com/toc/iada20/5...

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

For young adults experiencing homelessness, binge drinking may be tied less to “bad choices” and more to survival coping. New AJDAA study finds avoidant coping links trauma, stress, and victimization to higher binge drinking risk. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #PublicHealth #YouthHomelessness

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Among people who inject drugs in rural Appalachia, lifetime polyvictimization was strongly linked to severe mental health symptoms, fentanyl injection, and substance use severity, and being female. Trauma-informed harm reduction matters. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #HarmReduction

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Our Social Media Editor, @faheypsych.bsky.social, was recently interviewed on "Behind the Masthead" to discuss challenges for early career addiction science researchers in the current publishing landscape. Listen to the episode here: www.bu.edu/aodhealth/po...

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Kalina ML Fahey, PhD (she/her) @faheypsych.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I had the pleasure of recently being interviewed on "Behind the Masthead" where we talked about how the recent changes to addiction research funding and publishing affect early career researchers like me. You can listen here: www.bu.edu/aodhealth/po...

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Don't miss the latest FREE articles from AJDAA! Read about stress avoidance influences cue-induced heroin seeking and chaperonin gene expression in female rats here: doi.org/10.1080/0095... Read about methylphenidate as a potential treatment for cocaine use disorder here: doi.org/10.1080/0095...

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Mortality from alcohol-induced hypertension has risen drastically in the U.S. from 1999-2020, with forecasts predicting an even higher spike by 2030. Early intervention and policy changes are needed. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Sex and use for medicinal purposes may shape #cannabis safety in middle-aged and older adults. Females and those using for medicinal purposes showed fewer #CUD symptoms with age, highlighting differences in how cannabis effects evolve with aging. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Alcohol doesn’t just affect the liver. New FREE TO READ review: chronic heavy drinking linked to mechanisms that worsen neurodegeneration and raise risk for Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s. Reducing intake could help protect brain health. www.tandfonline.com/doi/figure/1... #BrainHealth #Alzheimers

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Quitting isn’t just about willpower. Study finds race-related vigilance (anticipating discrimination) is linked to greater barriers, more difficulty quitting, and stronger negative expectations among Black adults who smoke. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #Tobacco #HealthEquity #Smoking

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Drug trends across East & Southeast Asia aren’t uniform. New analysis: amphetamine harms rising in Southeast Asia, cannabis-related burden increasing in East Asia. Targeted, region-specific responses are key. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #DrugPolicy #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #SubstanceUse

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Methadone isn’t one-size-fits-all. In this study, most patients preferred tablet over liquid—citing convenience, less stigma, and similar withdrawal control. Expanding formulations could improve treatment experience in OUD care. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #OpioidUseDisorder #Methadone

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APA Division 50 Society of Addiction Psychology @apadivision50.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

With our first set of symposia wrapping up, we’re excited for a packed day of cutting-edge addiction science!

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

People who co-use kratom and opioids are at increased risk for serious mental illness compared to other substance use combinations. Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

In honor of #CPA2026 this week, check out one of our recent open access articles on discrimination and depression in adults who experience chronic pain and engage in hazardous drinking! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Greater social support is associated with longer stays in recovery housing, and longer stays are associated with greater abstinence self-efficacy. Social support and stay length are two factors that can be bolstered to improve recovery. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Motivation to avoid alcohol isn’t fixed—it shifts moment to moment. In unhoused people with AUD, higher motivation linked to momentary lower cravings & overall less drinking. Real-time support could meet people where they are. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #AlcoholUseDisorder #HarmReduction

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Don't miss the latest FREE articles from AJDAA! Read about the impact of race on MOUD retention and treatment here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... Read about the role of Saikosaponin A in binge-drinking here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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