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Josh Grubbs @joshuagrubbsphd.com · 28/08/2026

1/43 Ok folks, after much teasing and anticipation, I'm THRILLED to share our new paper in Annual Review of Clinical Psychology. Not gonna lie: I'm proud of this one, and I hope it makes an impact on the field (so please share!). A thread 🧵👇

To Be a Mental Disorder: Revisiting Behavioral Addictions
Joshua B. Grubbs, * Nicholas C. Borgogna, Beáta Bőthe, Hyoun S. Kim, Rory A. Pfund, Shane W. Kraus

Manuscript to appear in the 2027 edition of Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, this preprint may not
exactly represent the final printed copy.

Grubbs, J.B., Borgogna, N.C., Bőthe, Beáta, Kim, H.S., Pfund, R.A., & Kraus, S.W. (2027) To Be a Mental Disorder: Revisiting Behavioral Addictions. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology. 10.1146/annurev-clinpsy-061225-045608

Behavioral addictions have been recognized in various forms for centuries, yet only three—Gambling Disorder, Gaming Disorder, and Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder—are currently included in formal diagnostic systems. In the past decade, research on these conditions has expanded dramatically in both volume and methodological rigor, drawing on longitudinal, neurobiological, and cross-cultural designs and evolving into a truly global science. Even so, the field remains beset by unresolved controversies. Chief among these is a persistent tendency to import substance use disorder concepts—tolerance, withdrawal, and dependence—that lack conceptual and empirical support when applied to behavior. Related challenges concern the over-pathologizing of normal engagement and a reliance on confirmatory, self-report measurement of uncertain validity. We argue that advancing the field requires sustained funding, theory grounded in the disorders themselves, objective and intensive-longitudinal methods, greater diversity, and public health and regulatory attention to increasingly technological environments.

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

While faith based organizations should be included in the continuum of care, they should use evidence based care (and some do!). However, prior work suggests that religiosity can bias our decisions about addiction treatment, which may not always be in the best interest of all clients.

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The clear and mostly ignored (within the US) influence of gambling industry members (yes Kalshi!) on gambling harm prevention and advocacy in the US is a disservice to all gamblers and communities impacted by gambling. Their collaboration is needed to prevent harm but not like this.

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

My research shows that, generally, people perceive technology, including social media, as moderately to very addictive. But, what people mean by that is more up in the air, and doesn't always match how we think of substance use disorders (as you might hear in the video) www.bbc.com/news/videos/...

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Is social media addictive? What young adults say

The reactions come after a Los Angeles jury found that Meta and Google intentionally built addictive social media platforms that harm young people's mental health.

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Lorenzo Lorenzo-Luaces, PhD @lluaces.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

I'm looking for a postdoc to work on our NIH-funded R01 which is a longitudinal cohort of adolescents (13-20) doing EMA and passive text sensing! Please apply, especially if you have experience in the analysis OR collection of these data. PLEASE SHARE!! indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/32132

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Postdoctoral Researcher

Postdoctoral Researcher Study of Affective Disorders’ Classification and Treatment (SADCAT) Lab Dr. Lorenzo-Lorenzo LuacesDepartment of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University Blooming...

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Christmas cake designs this year, with support from my niece ❤️

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Lab tie dye shirts! Screen printed and tie dyed by the students ❤️ This was such a fun lab activity!!

Four people stood around a table with sheet pans in front of them all engaged in tie dying

One person stood in front of a sheet pan on a table, tie dying a wrapped shirt, with another person standing to the side and smiling

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Bluey birthday cake for kiddo! This was a fun one.

Green circle cake with a fondant bluey in the center looking from above the cake

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

We are hiring at Ohio University! We have several positions with open searches in the department because we are growing. Links and positions in thread. The psych department at OU is wonderful, as a newer faculty, I always felt supported and the area is beautiful!

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Beaten to posting about it but had a good time talking about sports betting and the impacts in Ohio with Spectrum News. There is a lot we are working on in Ohio to try to better support those with gambling problems and the TEA Lab is continuing to do work in this area.

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

We are hiring a TT Assistant Professor (clinical area) at Ohio University!! Research programs related to child/adolescent clinical psychology, health psychology, transdiagnostic factors related to addiction and disordered eating, and assessment encouraged. www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/55193

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Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology (Tenure Track)

The Department of Psychology at Ohio University invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level within our American Psychological Association-accredited clinica...

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

1/10 🧵 New research with Chris Floyd, Shane Kraus, and @joshuagrubbsphd.bsky.social ! We explored the relationship between concerns about compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) and other addictive behaviors. Even when people don't meet clinical criteria, CSB concerns may signal broader addiction risks.

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APA Journals @apajournals.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

The Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science invites proposals regarding non-substance-related "addictive behaviors" for an upcoming special issue. Learn more: bit.ly/42eDp83 @aidangcw.bsky.social @joshuagrubbsphd.bsky.social @cassie-boness.bsky.social

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Josh Grubbs @joshuagrubbsphd.com · 05/04/2025

So, if you have a little to spare and you want to help fund an organization that won't be cancelling any grants and is actually transforming people's lives, including this guy's, please donate at the links below and share widely!

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

We are looking for individuals with lived experience of gambling problems to collaborate with us in shaping and interpreting gambling research. We are particularly interested in those who live in rural, Appalachian areas. Please share widely! research.ohio.edu/tealab

Flyer describing a paid consultancy position with the TEA Lab for individuals with lived experience with gambling problems who want to collaborate on research. Interested individuals should email a brief statement to tealab@ohio.edu by April 11th

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Dr. Liz Kirby @thekirbylab.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Columbus Ohio stood up today. At the peak, we counted 2800 people! #standupforscience

Photo of many people at a rally in front of a government building

Photo of a person at a rally wearing a placard that says "Got smallpox? Polio? Measles? Me neither! #fundscience

People gathering around a table, making posters

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

We will be giving this banner to DeWine with all the reasons science matters to Ohioans!

White sheet on the floor with lots of colored words all over

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Thank you to everyone who stood up for science in Columbus, OH, despite the cold and snow!! Special big thanks to our speakers ❤️

Crowd of protesters listening to a speaker in front of the Ohio Statehouse.

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Looking forward to joining you all out at #standupforscience today!!!

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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Yall better be both sharing the Stand up for Science posts /and/ figuring out how to get your butt to one of them! @standupforscience.bsky.social

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 27/02/2025

WANT TO ADD YOUR LOCAL STAND UP FOR SCIENCE EVENT TO OUR WEBSITE? 🌎☀️📣 Head to www.standupforscience2025.org/local-events/ and add your event using the form. We’ll add it to the map & help you get the word out!

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Local SUFS Events

Stand Up for Science is officially supporting rallies in Washington DC and 31 other cities around the country. This means that a confirmed site leader—backed by our core team—is actively organizing…

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Everyone I know seems to have had the flu this month, no one in the hospital though thanks to effective vaccines which reduce hospitalization rates. Next year, maybe we won't be so lucky... Please join me in standing up for science on March 7th!!

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 26/02/2025

📣 Want to DONATE to help us Stand Up for Science on March 7th? Make a tax-deductible donation using the QR code below!

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 26/02/2025

🚨 10 Days Until Stand Up for Science, and some HUGE NEWS! - Take Action With Us! 🚨 We’re excited to announce 32 official Stand Up for Science events happening across the country on March 7th! 🧵⬇️

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 22/02/2025

🚨 WANT TO HELP US STAND UP FOR SCIENCE? 🚨 Here's a little update on where we're currently at with the planning process! Is your state red or grey & you want to see an event happen? Fill out our volunteer form or share with a friend! airtable.com/app4h5wUssMG... #standupforscience2025

Photo of the United States with a color code for states that have rallies confirmed, in progress, needing a leader, or no leader.

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

I will be in Columbus, Ohio! 📣 Ohioans, come join me!! 📣

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 13/02/2025

We want you to help us #standupforscience2025 📣 We’re currently recruiting local leads and volunteers across all state capitals and other major cities across the US! If you’re interested in helping us organize, please fill out this form: airtable.com/app4h5wUssMG...

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Colette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Get in dorks, we're going protesting! STAND UP FOR SCIENCE WITH US ON MARCH 7TH, 2025 WASHINGTON DC AND EVERY STATE CAPITOL Because science is for everyone! Find us at www.standupforscience2025.org #standupforscience2025 #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Students were fantastic. Thoughtful, respectful, and asked great questions! Hope remains.

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Today in my undergrad psychopathology class we will be talking about how culture impacts mental health and the science around that. I have never before been quite so invested in a class!

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Josh Grubbs @joshuagrubbsphd.com · 04/01/2025

Folks. We need federal oversight and research funding for sports gambling. Or, like, we need to close pandora’s box and make mobile betting illegal again.

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Josh Grubbs @joshuagrubbsphd.com · 03/01/2025

I mean… the alcohol research world has pointed this out for, idk, a few decades, odd that it’s making headlines now, but of course it’s carcinogenic

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

The first attempts at a snow globe went ok

Three isomalt domes, one of which is broken

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

The winning Christmas cake design that I will be making this year for family Christmas: "An igloo and 4 sledders sledding down with snow, the igloo, some snowflakes, inside the snow globe."

A child's drawing of an igloo inside a blue circle with snowflakes and four people sledding around it

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

And suddenly he is 3! I'm proud of this cake

Small boy in blue top leaning over a birthday cake

Circle cake with red background and Spiderman mask

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Heading into the third week in a row of a kid with a fever. Always 3 days in between, enough to feel like we are free again...

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Relatedly working with me in the office today!

Baby on four multicolored foam floor mats playing with baby toys in an office space.

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

My kids are my superpower and my kryptonite. I am more efficient and aware of the world and my work is more value-driven because of them. I am also more forgetful and unavailable and my work is slower because of them. Also I will always pick them first.

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Katie Witkiewitz @katiew.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

We ran out of space in the first Addiction science starter pack so heres a second one! go.bsky.app/GQ31XUx

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Colette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

go.bsky.app/SsNPcGP Here is the Starter pack!!! We have over 100 spots available (and if we hit the limit of 150, I'll make a part two). PLEASE share, ask to be added, and let me know if you'd like to see anyone added.

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

He loves trains and temporary tattoos, so I got a train because he loves me too 🥰

Two forearms, one of a small child and another of an adult. Child's arm has a heart tattoo with a blue banner saying Trains. Adult's arm has a green diesel train tattoo.

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Katie Witkiewitz @katiew.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

For those new to here. We have an addiction science starter pack - follow all to fill your feed with good addiction science stuff go.bsky.app/KVDa5PD

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

Toddler has been learning about boundaries. He just said to his Dad while climbing over Dad's head: "Let's pretend we have boundaries!!"

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Katie Witkiewitz @katiew.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

Hey everyone, i created an addiction starter pack and I am sure I am missing folks - please send me a note to get added. go.bsky.app/KVDa5PD

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 18/10/2024

My toddler seems to think I'm going to cave to peer pressure since he now says to us "Oh, Come on guys!!" whenever we say no to treats.

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Jenny Grant Weinandy @jgrantweinandy.bsky.social · 06/10/2024

Conferencing with the four months old!

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