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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 31/12/2025
If you are applying for a PhD studentship or fellowship through the SSA, watch our webinars on 'How to get shortlisted': www.youtube.com/@Societyfort... | Featuring @robcalder.bsky.social @melissaoldham.bsky.social @ptoner.bsky.social
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Rob Calder @robcalder.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
The seasonal DDD Christmas album. Excellent (and new) Christmas songs for a good cause.
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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Impact of study design decisions on identification of treatment initiators of medications for opioid use disorder
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Center for Health and Wellbeing at Princeton University @princetonchw.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
In a recent interview, Postdoctoral Research Associate @ben-scher.bsky.social shares the crux of his research exploring health inequalities, social exclusion, and drug policy, along with his plans for advancing this work at and beyond Princeton. tinyurl.com/2feh6kah
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Ben Scher Tackles Health Inequalities and Drug-Related Harm
In a recent interview, Postdoctoral Research Associate Ben Scher shares the crux of his research and plans for advancing this work at and beyond Princeton
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Rob Calder @robcalder.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
New opportunities for addictions PhD and fellowships launched today! More on the website and more to follow. Watch this space....
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Cochrane Tobacco Addiction @cochranetag.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Out now! Oct 'Let's talk #ecigs' podcast @jhb19.bsky.social & @drnlindson.bsky.social interview @juststrickland.bsky.social @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social on #vape withdrawal syndrome. Thanks @cancerresearchuk.org @oxfordtag.bsky.social Spotify & iTunes podcasts.ox.ac.uk/series/lets-...
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 27/10/2025
📣 Introducing new funding schemes from the SSA and Office for Life Sciences tinyurl.com/mrxwrh8k | Applications for PhD studentships and fellowships open on 3 November
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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 27/10/2025
A new @addictionjournal.bsky.social commentary warns of regulatory capture in UK alcohol licensing The ‘Licensing Taskforce’ - led by industry figures - could weaken democratic accountability & redefine licensing as business promotion, not public protection onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Regulatory capture in UK alcohol licensing policy: The 2025 ‘licensing taskforce’ report
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Melissa Oldham @melissaoldham.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
The first session on 28th October (10am) will focus on PhD studentships. It will contain talks from @robcalder.bsky.social introducing the scheme, Hollie Walker a successful applicant and Inge Kersbergen an experienced short lister. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-get...
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How to get shortlisted for a PhD studentship
This webinar will guide you through the process of developing a strong PhD studentship application.
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Melissa Oldham @melissaoldham.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
On 31st October (11am) we will hold a seminar focused on fellowships. Again @robcalder.bsky.social will introduce the scheme, a successful applicant (me!) and @ptoner.bsky.social a very experienced short lister will also present. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-get...
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How to get shortlisted for a fellowship
This webinar will guide you through the process of developing a strong fellowship application.
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Prof Harry Sumnall @profhrs.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
The ACMD has just published its call for evidence on cannabis-based products for medicinal use in the United Kingdom, as part of its ongoing review. www.gov.uk/government/c...
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Cannabis-based products for medicinal use
Call for evidence to support ACMD's review of changes to legislation on the use of cannabis-based products for medicinal purposes (CBPMs).
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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 · 12/09/2025
EXCITING NEWS! @addiction-ssa.org has been selected to deliver the Govmt’s new flagship addiction leadership scheme, developing the next generation of researchers www.gov.uk/government/n...
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UK invests in next generation of research talent to tackle drug and alcohol addiction
People experiencing addiction will have a ramped-up support system as UK government tackles the country’s critical shortage of world-class researchers in addiction healthcare.
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 12/09/2025
The UK Government has announced £10 million in funding to support the next generation of leaders in addiction research. Find out more about the Addiction Healthcare Goals Research Leadership Programme: tinyurl.com/2sveeum8
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Rob Calder @robcalder.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
This is such great news for the sector and marks a huge investment in this critically important issue. Everyone at the @addiction-ssa.org is keen to start work on building the next generation of addiction research leaders. Watch this space! www.gov.uk/government/n...
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UK invests in next generation of research talent to tackle drug and alcohol addiction
People experiencing addiction will have a ramped-up support system as UK government tackles the country’s critical shortage of world-class researchers in addiction healthcare.
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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Associations between non-daily smoking and motivation to stop smoking: A population study in England 2021–2024 buff.ly/GigcYWP @drsarahejackson.bsky.social @jamiebrown.bsky.social @lionshahab.bsky.social @sharoncox.bsky.social
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 19/08/2025
The SSA explored the background of ketamine and the drug's therapeutic potential with former PhD student Merve Mollaahmetoglu, who reviewed 83 studies of ketamine treatment. Read the full interview here: www.addiction-ssa.org/features/int...
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 01/08/2025
Listen to a new episode of Addiction Audio about the 'questionable generalisability' of AUDIT-C – a brief screening tool for risky drinking tinyurl.com/mvryyxmf | Addiction Audio is the podcast from addictionjournal.bsky.social, featuring interviews with authors about their research.
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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
A meta-analytic review of the relationship between racial discrimination and alcohol and other drug use outcomes in minoritised racial/ethnic groups
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 22/07/2025
In a new essay for the SSA, Dr James Morris explores the role of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in modern-day society, including AA’s influence over the collective understanding of drinking problems. Read the full essay here: tinyurl.com/35krp5z5 #AlcoholicsAnonymous
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Sophie Orton @sophieorton.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Reminder: Our free Science Communication Webinar is today at 12:00–13:00. Join us for expert talks on: 📰 Writing press releases 📺 Preparing for televised news interviews 🎙️ Capitalising on the influence of blogs and podcasts Register here: tinyurl.com/3bcw8juu
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Beyond the journal: Sharing addiction science through the media
Discover how to share your research with integrity, impact, and confidence across traditional news outlets and contemporary media platforms.
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James Morris @jamesmorris24.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Despite the public health community emphasising the need for unused policy levers for prevention of alcohol harm for decades (our recent call in @addictionjournal.bsky.social below), the labour government have ignored this in their 10 year plan. Sigh onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Clinical alcohol guidelines are welcome—but upstream action is paramount
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 02/07/2025
Discover how to share your #research across traditional and contemporary media platforms with our free lunchtime webinar tinyurl.com/3bcw8juu | Featuring @melissaoldham.bsky.social, Mark Greaves, @tattanbirch.bsky.social, and Suzi Gage
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Matt Field @fieldmatt.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Another push for this @afsguk.bsky.social funded research associate position that will use advanced stats to explore predictors of treatment retention in NHS gambling services. jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research... Please share and, if it’s a good fit for you, apply! Deadline 11th July
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Research Associate in Psychology
Research Associate in Psychology
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Colin Angus @victimofmaths.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Some exciting Monday afternoon reading here - Jonas Schöley and I have a new study in @addictionjournal.bsky.social using UK data on alcohol duty revenue to examine trends in alcohol sales and how these have changed since the start of the pandemic. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
A bar chart showing a time series of 'excess' alcohol duty revenue from Jan 2020 to Jan 2025 - a comparison of actual revenue each month to estimated revenue if the pre-2020 trend had continued. This shows falls in alcohol duty revenue during the lockdowns in spring 2020 and winter 2020/21, but corresponding increases in summer 2020 and spring/summer 2021. Since the start of 2022 duty revenue has been consistently below the pre-pandemic trend, except for a one-month blip in August 2023 when alcohol duties were reformed.
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Claire Garnett @clairevgarnett.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
🚨📄 The final synopsis from our evaluation of the effectiveness of the Drink Less app has now been published on the NIHR Journals Library website, available here: www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/phr/LNNB8060 - this draws together all seven of the published scientific papers relating to the award...
Screenshot of the first page of a NIHR synopsis report titled "Evaluating the effectiveness of the Drink Less smartphone app for reducing alcohol consumption compared with usual digital care: a comprehensive synopsis from a 6-month follow-up RCT"Image showing project flowchart of seven components. RA=research article.
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Matt Field @fieldmatt.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Come and work with us on this exciting project! Please share, and drop me a line if you would like more information. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNM695/r...
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Research Associate in Psychology at University of Sheffield
Discover Research Associate in Psychology jobs and more in higher education on jobs.ac.uk. Apply for further details on the top job board.
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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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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
New Addiction Audio: Emma Beard talks to Tsen Vei Lim about her research. Podcast: buff.ly/wsvnUda Article: buff.ly/UcLuk67
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Hidden populations in household surveys on smoking prevalence with Emma Beard | Addiction Audio
The podcast from the journal Addiction
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Rob Calder @robcalder.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Thanks to the @drnscot.bsky.social for inviting me to talk at their conference yesterday. It was a fascinating day of talks and networking, I had a great time and am looking forward to next year's event!
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Rob Calder @robcalder.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Do do this, it's an impressive list of people to join!
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 04/06/2025
Apply for prestigious academic prizes as an SSA member or associate. We will present the Fred Yates Prize to an early career researcher for their contributions to the field, and the Impact Prize for work that has had a strong public-facing impact. Read more: www.addiction-ssa.org/news/recogni...
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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 30/05/2025
Listen to our latest podcast, where @williamhaydock.bsky.social of @collective-voice.bsky.social discusses the alcohol treatment system in England, incl: 💊Accessibility to free treatment 💷How it's commissioned ⚕️What the Health & Social Care Act changed ➡️Drug Strategy www.ias.org.uk/podcast/12327/
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An introduction to England's alcohol treatment system - Institute of Alcohol Studies
In our latest podcast Dr Will Haydock, Executive Director of Collective Voice, sheds light on alcohol treatment services in England. Representing an alliance of charities supporting people with alcoho...
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
📣 We are offering bursaries (up to £300) to support early career researchers and PhD students to attend or present at conferences related to drugs research. 📅 Applications close Friday 20th June 2025 📝 Apply here: buff.ly/gmcuxbm
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Rob Calder @robcalder.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Always a pleasure Ben. Huge congratulations here too! Glad it was an enjoyable viva!
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Colin Angus @victimofmaths.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Went to Holland, had some excellent meetings, talked about graphs, saw some new birds and butterflies and cycled to the seaside. 10/10 would recommend.
A view over the dunes towards a small lake with the sea in the distance. The sky is blue and everything looks beautifulA small orange and black butterfly, a queen of Spain fritillary, posing with wings open on a leafA photo, taken through binoculars, or a small bird with a conspicuous blue throat (appropriately called a bluethroat) perched on top of some branches silhouetted against the sky. A beautiful old Dutch building with gables all over the place, surrounded by trees and viewed over a small lake.
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 15/05/2025
📣Get your early-bird tickets for the SSA's 2025 Annual Conference – the UK’s foremost gathering of addiction researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and experts by experience. Financial support is available. Find out more here: www.addiction-ssa.org/events/annua... #SSAConf25
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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
The #ISSDP2025 Conference in Manchester, UK is fast approaching, featuring: • Keynote speeches from 1) Dr. Kojo Koram, leading expert in drug laws, race & inequalities; 2) Mat Southwell, first generation of harm reduction workers; • #HumanRights & #DrugPolicy Panel from 🇨🇭🇮🇪🇵🇭🇬🇧
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Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
How much does the absence of the ‘hidden population’ from United Kingdom household surveys underestimate smoking prevalence? buff.ly/cCYCYMC Emma Beard @lionshahab.bsky.social @jamiebrown.bsky.social @sharoncox.bsky.social
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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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Beau Kilmer @beaukilmer.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
🚨Fantastic opportunity for #drugpolicy scholars! The International Society for the Study of Drug Policy @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social is looking for a new Vice President Been such an honor to serve in this role. If you're curious or have ?s, let me know Noms due 5/19 www.issdp.org/issdp-electi...
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ISSDP Election for a New Vice President
We seek nominations to fill the vacancy of the Vice President. We wish particularly to encourage nominees from the global south.
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Matt Field @fieldmatt.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Pleased to be able to share my new article in @theconversation.com. It was inspired by recent papers with colleagues @chrysanthi-bltk.bsky.social @ioanaacristea.bsky.social @samuelacuff.bsky.social & ongoing work with @ambercopeland.bsky.social, and many others! theconversation.com/addiction-is...
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Addiction isn’t just about brain chemistry – but nor is it just bad choices
Addiction isn’t a brain disease – but substance use is rarely a free choice either.
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Ben Scher @ben-scher.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Very excited to share our new paper in @ijdrugpolicy.bsky.social 🎉 In this paper we look at experiences of people who use drugs in public and semi public drug consumption environments and the need for OPCs in England.
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Cochrane Tobacco Addiction @cochranetag.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Out now! April 'Let's talk #e-cigarettes' podcast w/ @jhb19.bsky.social & @drnlindson.bsky.social Eden Evins @harvardmed.bsky.social interview re varenicline for youth #vaping cessation @randimschuster.bsky.social Thanks to @cancerresearchuk.org Spotify & itunes podcasts.ox.ac.uk/series/lets-...
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Lion Shahab @lionshahab.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Important analysis, led by Dr Emma Beard, showing that absolute smoking rates in the UK are likely underestimated by more than 1% as surveys do not capture disadvantaged, hidden populations. doi.org/10.1111/add.... @jamiebrown.bsky.social @sharoncox.bsky.social
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Melissa Oldham @melissaoldham.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
We have a new paper out today in Lancet Public Health looking at increases in alcohol-specific deaths in England. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
🌎🔥 Attention #DrugPolicy community - ISSDP is seeking nominations for a new Vice President! We particularly encourage nominees from the global south. 🔥🌍 Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of ISSDP or to advance drug policy scholarship on a global scale. www.issdp.org/issdp-electi...
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Drugs: education, prevention and policy @deppjournal.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Reported patient experiences of extended-release buprenorphine for opioid dependence: a qualitative systematic review and thematic analysis www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
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Reported patient experiences of extended-release buprenorphine for opioid dependence: a qualitative systematic review and thematic analysis
There is a growing opioid overdose crisis internationally. One evidence-based solution is a newly available form of opioid substitution treatment: extended-release buprenorphine (XR-BUP). The follo...
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 24/04/2025
➡️ Hear from our organising committee about why you should attend the SSA's 2025 PhD Symposium. If you are a PhD student keen to present your research in a supportive environment, apply now for this free event: www.addiction-ssa.org/events/phd-s... #AcademicSky
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Rob Calder @robcalder.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Good opportunities for ECRs out there!
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