iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 06/11/2025

Wrapping up day one of the conference is Prof. Trevor Robbins with this year's Society Lecture. He is discussing the crossover between impulsivity and compulsivity in different conditions. Chaired by SSA President @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

FUNDING ALERT! The new @SSA_Addiction schemes funded by @UK_Life_Science are going live soon. All information below!! Are you an addiction researcher? There are opportunities galore!! @rcpsychAddFac @NHS_APA @addictionprofs @NPS_issed www.addiction-ssa.org/news/new-fun...

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New funding schemes from the SSA and Office for Life Sciences

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Delighted to chair the @rcpsych.bsky.social Digital Roundtable. Brilliant discussion covering benefits, risks, regulation, training, resources, policy, transformation and more. I look forward to developing this exciting work.

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Are you interested in Digital Mental Health? Are you a member of @rcpsych.bsky.social ? The why not apply for the first ever Associate Registrar for Digital Mental Health? Help shape the future of the College. Closes 6th October. www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/post...

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Associate Registrar, Digital Mental Health

<h2>Overview of the role </h2><p>The use of digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving across the health sector, presenting unique opportunities, benefits, challenges and risks...

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Fantastic news for addiction science. More details to follow shortly!

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 08/09/2025

In the latest episode of Addiction Audio, @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social and Arun Sahai talk about their new editorial on #ketamine tinyurl.com/4r3rcbny | Addiction Audio is the podcast from @addictionjournal.bsky.social

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Want to contribute to the ACMD review of ketamine related harms? Then why not participate in the call for evidence. Closes 19th August. www.gov.uk/government/c...

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Ketamine harms assessment

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) is calling for evidence on ketamine use, harms and interventions.

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

JUST PUBLISHED: Government’s response to ACMD advice on reducing barriers to legitimate research on Schedule 1 drugs. @rcpsych.bsky.social www.gov.uk/government/p...

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Government response to the ACMD's report on barriers to research: part 2 (accessible)

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 03/07/2025

Prof. @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social, author of 'How to Talk to Your Child About Drugs', shares the inspiration behind the book and how it helps parents have open, supportive conversations. Learn more 🔗 cup.org/44DmYUa

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 27/06/2025

Read a new editorial in @addictionjournal.bsky.social on #ketamine – a drug which "challenges our consideration of drug benefit and harm" doi.org/10.1111/add.... | Featuring @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social, Arun Sahai, and Paul Dargan

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Delighted to see our editorial on the medicinal and non-medicinal use of ketamine published today. @ssa-addiction.bsky.social @addictionjournal.bsky.social @rcpsych.bsky.social

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

JUST ADVERTISED: interested in the interface between science and drug policy? Then why not apply to be the next Chair of the ACMD. Closes July 14th. apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8838

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Appointment details – Chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) – Apply for a public appointment – GOV.UK GOV.UK

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

JUST PUBLISHED: Government’s three year work programme for the ACMD @rcpsych.bsky.social www.gov.uk/government/p...

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ACMD 3-year work programme 2025 to 2028: commissioning letter

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

A brilliant opportunity for a Specialty trainee/SAS Dr! Closes 12th June!! @rcpsych.bsky.social

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

JUST PUBLISHED: ACMD report on prevention of drug use by young people in the UK assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6835e4...

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

A big thank you to @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social for hosting a launch of my book ‘How to talk to your child about drugs’ as part of Mental Health Awareness week! @rcpsych.bsky.social @cnwlnhs.bsky.social @addictionjournal.bsky.social

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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

“Without improvements in staff training, clinical protocols, service pathways and performance monitoring, outcomes will remain unacceptable, and this most vulnerable group will continue to be stigmatised and forgotten” – lead author of the report @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social

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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

We held our 1st media briefing with @smclondon.bsky.social to raise awareness that people with CoSUM experience poorer health, poorer engagement with work and higher mortality and suicide rates. With @drladesmith.bsky.social @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social, Dr Emily Finch and Dr Jenny Drife.

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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

We have a range of titles by amazing authors such as @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social and @lynne-drummond.bsky.social. Check them out on our website, and use the code 20MHA at check out for 20% off! 🔗 www.cambridgebookshop.co.uk/collections/mental-health-awareness-week

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Mental Health Awareness Week

Books and gifts sold from the oldest bookshop site in the UK in the heart of Cambridge city centre.

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

OUT NOW!! New @rcpsych.bsky.social report on co-occurring substance use and mental health problems. Includes clinical cases and resources, plus recommendations for clinicians, commissioners and policy makers. rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-s…

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Royal College of Psychiatrists

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional body responsible for education and training, and setting and raising standards in psychiatry.

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

I’m looking forward to this! Come and join in the conversation if you are free.

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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

If you can't make tonight's event, we have another book launch event next week for 'How to Talk to Your Child About Drugs' with its incredible author @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social. 📖 Grab your free ticket for Thursday 15th May here: 🔗 bit.ly/42LCayL

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Book Launch: How to Talk to Your Child About Drugs, by Owen Bowden-Jones

Learn how to have open and honest conversations with your children about drugs at Professor Owen Bowden-Jones' book launch!

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Prof Harry Sumnall @profhrs.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

At the June 19th @drugeducationforum.bsky.social @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social will be discussing key recommendations from our forthcoming ACMD prevention report. There will also be short talks on vapes, Planet Youth, and NIHR funding opportunities. Book et: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/drug-educa...

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Drug Education Forum Summer 2025

Join us at the Drug Education Forum Summer focusing on prevention for young people, vapes and future research funding opportunities

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Chelsea L. Shover, PhD @chelsealshover.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Had a great time yesterday giving an opening talk at ASAM 2025 for the Pain & Addictions Common Threads course.

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

LAST CHANCE TO VOTE for the next @rcpsych.bsky.social REGISTRAR! Ballot closes midday TOMORROW (Thursday 3rd April) Watch the hustings on College website and make your choice!

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Are you an @rcpsych.bsky.social member? ++NOT VOTED? Ballot for new Registrar closes midday Thursday 3rd April++NOT SURE? Watch the hustings on College website++NOT INTERESTED? Don’t miss your chance to shape the College agenda!

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James Nicholls @jamesnicholls.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Closing the loop ... our response to the responses to our paper on alcohol and pleasure is now available. Thanks again to the respondents 🙏, and to everyone who has commented in person or online. It's been a great discussion so far, and hopefully continues. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Drinking and pleasure: Interdisciplinarity points the way forward

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

My @rcpsych.bsky.social ‘President’s Lecture’ is now live on College website. ‘Comorbidity, collaboration and compassion’ (Lecture starts at 9 mins and 30 seconds). @addictionjournal.bsky.social @cnwlnhs.bsky.social gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

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2024 President's lectures

See descriptions of President's lectures at the College during 2024.

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Thank you @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgeup.bsky.social for today’s book signing event. Beautiful sunny day in Cambridge! Look forward to returning to your lovely bookshop for an event during Mental Health Awareness week @rcpsych.bsky.social @addictionjournal.bsky.social

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Delighted to be speaking at the @rcpsych Academic Faculty this afternoon about ‘Student Mental Health’. Fantastic programme as always! @rcpsych.bsky.social @addictionjournal.bsky.social

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 17/03/2025

Tune into @thismorningitv.bsky.social on Tues 18 March to watch Professor @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social discuss the topic of young people and drugs. His latest book, ‘How to Talk to Your Child About Drugs’, is informed by evidence-based strategies and decades of clinical practice.

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

WHAT FUN! I have been invited on to the @ITV This Morning couch tomorrow to talk about young people and drug use. @rcpsych.bsky.social @rcpsychAddFac @NHS_APA @addictionprofs @ClubDrugClinic @cnwl.bsky.social @CnwlCUBE

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Today is #unimentalhealthday. 1 in 4 students at university do not know where to find support for their mental health. Time to ensure that no student is held back by poor mental health @studentmindsorg.bsky.social @rcpsych.bsky.social @universitiesuk.bsky.social

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

JUST PUBLISHED: ACMD work programme letter 2025 @rcpsychAddFac @NHS_APA @addictionprofs @EUDrugsAgency @UNODC assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cf1161…

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Day 2 in Vienna at the Commission for Narcotic Drugs (CND) @UN . Fantastic meetings with Canada, Germany, @EUDrugsAgency and France with China and the US to come. @unodc.bsky.social @unitednationsbk.bsky.social @cnwlnhs.bsky.social @rcpsych.bsky.social @ssaadd.bsky.social

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