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Rick Bevins @rbevins.bsky.social · Aug 8

Congratulation to @williamstoops.bsky.social for receiving the @apadiv28.bsky.social Brady/Schuster Award. An amazing scholar, scientist, and friend.

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William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · Aug 8

Thanks, @rbevins.bsky.social! Following in some big footsteps…truly honored and very thankful to @apadiv28.bsky.social for selecting me this year.

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University of Kentucky Research @ukresearch.bsky.social · May 20

Offering hope beyond addiction.

Dr. Bill Stoops’ NIH-funded research seeks to understand the development of substance use disorders and find new ways to help Kentuckians.
@williamstoops.bsky.social

Learn more: research.uky.edu/news/researc...

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William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · May 19

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⁦‪NIH‬⁩ funded research ⁦‪at @ukresearch.bsky.social‬⁩ is critical to helping those affected by SUDs throughout the commonwealth and beyond!

Research offers future beyond addiction

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William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · May 7

Anybody else having NIH grant applications be bounced around study sections? I've got an R01 that's now on its fifth or sixth study section assignment...not loving these "efficiency" disruptions to NIH.

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William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · Apr 23

Took a break from socials for Lent but this paper came out during that time, so I'm publicizing it now.
Very proud of our team's work to show benefits of non-abstinence cocaine treatment outcomes!
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A single-blind, randomized, controlled contingency management trial on physiological indices and biomarkers of cardiovascular health in people with cocaine use disorder

Limited prospective research has evaluated the health benefits associated with changing levels of drug use, aside from complete abstinence. This study…

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William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · Feb 27

Last minute study section cancellation has been deeply disruptive and troubling to those submitting and those reviewing alike but it looks like those cancelled meetings can start being scheduled again.
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NIH partially lifts freeze on funding process for medical research

Thousands of grant applications had been stalled when the Trump administration blocked the National Institutes of Health from posting notices to the Federal Register.

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William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · Feb 20

Embarking on a new position at UK!

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William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · Jan 28

Seems like it is now fixed…but with all on edge about government functions, that’s not an encouraging thing to see!

William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · Jan 28

Um, this isn’t good, right?

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William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · Jan 11

I have been following those data but I’m far from expert on them; I agree with your assessment that those two things seem key drivers of what’s going on.

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William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · Jan 8

This is a big step forward in advancing stimulant use disorder treatment.

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William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · Jan 1

I was planning to go with gratitude or generosity, but this will do nicely.

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William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · Dec 19

Wonderful seeing @katiew.bsky.social bring her addiction science and treatment wisdom to the PBS News Hour last night! (plus, so nice to get a plug for reductions in drinking as a valid tx goal out to a national audience)
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PBS News Hour | Why a promising treatment for alcohol abuse is barely used | Season 2024

Why a promising treatment for alcohol abuse is barely used

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Patrick Mulholland (He/Him) @mulhollandlab.bsky.social · Dec 12

The 2026 Alcohol and the Nervous System GRC will be held Feb 22-27 at the Four Points Sheraton/Holiday Inn Express in Ventura, California. The GRS will be Feb 21-22. Please share! #AlcoholGRC2026 #AlcoholGRS2026

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William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · Dec 11

For anyone who will still be at #ACNP2024 tonight, please join us for a @cpddorg.bsky.social hosted reception in the Wildflower Ballroom from 7-8 PM. All are welcome!!!

a man with a mustache is sitting at a desk with the words `` so much fun '' written on his face .

ALT: a man with a mustache is sitting at a desk with the words `` so much fun '' written on his face .

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William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · Dec 11

I'm a little embarrassed that I neglected to thank @meghaney.bsky.social and Linda Porrino for their nominations. I'm certain their support made all the difference!

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William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · Dec 11

Got it! Will model later—can’t mess up my hair before my poster session! 🫠

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William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · Dec 11

I’ll be there! Gotta rep my new membership and my honorable mention for trivia performance! 🤣

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William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · Dec 11

Honored to have been selected for @acnporg.bsky.social membership! #acnp2024

Neuropsychopharmacology @npp-journal.bsky.social · Dec 11

Congrats to all the new @acnporg.bsky.social Associate Members, Members, & Fellows. We're grateful to have you as part of ACNP 🤩 #ACNP2024

Talia Lerner @talialerner.bsky.social · Dec 11

Congratulations new Fellows, Members, and Associate Members!!! 🎉 #ACNP2024

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William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · Oct 29

The first paper from our prospective trial evaluating cocaine use reduction as a non-abstinence outcome. TLDR: reducing cocaine use can promote immune activation. Stay tuned for more results soon!
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Influence of cocaine use reduction on markers of immune function

This study determined the effects of reduced cocaine use on immune function. Treatment seeking participants with Cocaine Use Disorder enrolled in a 12…

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William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · Aug 22

Friends, we are about halfway through the voting period for APA President and Board of Directors. If you're a member and haven't voted, please do! And please select me as your top candidate in the basic science slate!

An election flyer for Bill Stoops' APA Board of Directors Campaign. It describes his current work, his APA leadership roles, his endorsements and includes contact information.

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Association for Psychological Science @psychscience.bsky.social · Aug 7

ICYMI: @williamstoops.bsky.social, Jardin Dogan-Dixon, Danelle Stevens-Watkins, Paris Wheeler, Krystal Cunningham discussed evidence-based drug treatment studies on a recent #UndertheCortex episode: www.psychologicalscience.org/news/utc-202...

Racial Disparities in Drug Intervention: Culturally Inclusive Approaches

Podcast: APS’s Özge Gürcanlı Fischer Baum and guests examine evidence-based drug treatment studies, highlighting racial disparities in treatment effectiveness and much more.

www.psychologicalscience.org

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William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · Aug 1

Today is the day! American Psychological Association Presidential and Board of Directors ballots will be landing in your email inboxes. I'd be honored to receive your #1 vote in the Basic Science BoD Slate. Thrilled to be endorsed by such a broad range of psychological constituencies.

A flyer promoting Bill Stoops' BoD candidacy. It includes a picture of him, his background, his leadership roles and APA endorsements.

William Stoops @williamstoops.bsky.social · Jul 25

We had so much fun recording this podcast with @psychscience.bsky.social!

Association for Psychological Science @psychscience.bsky.social · Jul 25

@williamstoops.bsky.social, Jardin Dogan-Dixon, Danelle Stevens-Watkins, Paris Wheeler, and Krystal Cunningham examine evidence-based drug treatment studies, highlighting racial disparities in treatment effectiveness on #UndertheCortex www.psychologicalscience.org/news/utc-202...

Racial Disparities in Drug Intervention: Culturally Inclusive Approaches

Podcast: APS’s Özge Gürcanlı Fischer Baum and guests examine evidence-based drug treatment studies, highlighting racial disparities in treatment effectiveness and much more.

www.psychologicalscience.org

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