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Univ. of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation @um-ihpi.bsky.social · 9d

The new study on addiction to ultra-processed foods is based on data from our National Poll on Healthy Aging and published Open Access in @addictionjournal.bsky.social : onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Ultra‐processed food addiction in a nationally representative sample of older adults in the USA

Aims Ultra-processed foods (UPFs; industrially produced foods typically containing unnaturally elevated levels of refined carbohydrates and/or added fats) became more widely introduced into the Unit...

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 17d

In the latest episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Wei Deng talks about genetic risk factors for addiction tinyurl.com/4xa7b43a | Addiction Audio is the podcast from @addictionjournal.bsky.social

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 21d

The SSA is hiring!! We are looking for 1 x Administrator and 2 x Science Communication Officers. Find out more and apply here: tinyurl.com/3smhh9n9 | #Hiring #Jobs #ScienceCommunication #AddictionScience #AdministratorJobs

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Justin C Yang (he/him) @justinyang.me · 22d

Incredible news for building leadership and capacity in the UK which is so needed in addiction research! The best time for action was yesterday, the next best time is now. 💪

Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 27d

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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Amber Copeland @ambercopeland.bsky.social · 23d

Really recommend applying to this @addiction-ssa.org scheme!

I was able to visit @james-g-murphy.bsky.social and @katiew.bsky.social earlier this year and it was brilliant both professionally and personally 🇺🇸

Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 23d

The travelling scholarship scheme is designed to help students and researchers travel internationally, share knowledge, and network. Apply by 25 September: tinyurl.com/yc5vemr3

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 23d

The travelling scholarship scheme is designed to help students and researchers travel internationally, share knowledge, and network. Apply by 25 September: tinyurl.com/yc5vemr3

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Rob Calder @robcalder.bsky.social · 27d

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...

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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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 27d

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...

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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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 26d

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

Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 27d

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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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 27d

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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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 29d

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 29d

If you are a current #PhD student or have recently submitted your thesis, apply to attend the SSA's annual PhD Symposium in Newcastle upon Tyne on Wednesday 5 November tinyurl.com/355ersv2

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · Sep 8

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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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · Sep 4

Have you conducted quantitative or qualitative research on oral nicotine pouches? Submit a paper to @addictionjournal.bsky.social for the opportunity to be featured in a special issue tinyurl.com/26mjxvpp | Deadline: 31 March 2026

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Policy Research Unit in Addictions @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social · Sep 4

🆕Research from @uofglasgow.bsky.social shows how even lower levels of gambling-related harms are linked to poorer wellbeing.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4xybkamk
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Exploring the impact on emotional wellbeing of having a spouse or cohabiting partner with elevated Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) scores: Secondary analysis of cross‐sectional health survey data

Background/Aims To conduct an exploratory analysis of the association between the mental health and emotional wellbeing of an individual and the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) scores of thei...

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · Sep 4

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · Sep 3

We are delighted to announce our 2025 prize winners, Leon Xiao and Gemma Taylor. Find out more about the SSA's prizes and funding schemes: tinyurl.com/7m5d8yyn

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · Sep 2

Reserve your place at the SSA’s Annual Conference – the UK’s foremost gathering of addiction researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and experts by experience tinyurl.com/ycx29y3y

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · Sep 1

In the latest episode of Addiction Audio, @katieeast.bsky.social‬ talks about an online experiment evaluating the impact of vaping fact films among young people in the UK tinyurl.com/2myub2b2 | Addiction Audio is the podcast from @addictionjournal.bsky.social‬

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · Aug 29

Listen to a new episode of Addiction Audio about problem drinking among parents or caregivers as a risk factor for violence against children tinyurl.com/26nkdyat | Addiction Audio is the podcast from addictionjournal.bsky.social, featuring interviews with authors about their research.

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · Aug 28

A new editorial in @addictionjournal.bsky.social warns that US state and insurance provider policies are limiting patient access to higher doses of buprenorphine, one of the main medical treatments for opioid use disorders: doi.org/10.1111/add.... | DOI: 10.1111/add.70127
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · Aug 19

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 · Aug 12

The SSA is thrilled to welcome Dr Gemma Taylor to the Board of Trustees. Read more about Gemma, including her expertise in science communication and public health innovation: www.addiction-ssa.org/people/gemma...

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · Aug 8

Listen to a new episode of Addiction Audio about public health-oriented, recreational cannabis access in Switzerland tinyurl.com/ftmw8937 | Addiction Audio is the podcast from addictionjournal.bsky.social, featuring interviews with authors about their research.

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Sarah Jackson @drsarahejackson.bsky.social · Aug 7

New in @addictionjournal.bsky.social , we find adults who smoke cigarettes non-daily tend to be more motivated to quit smoking than those who smoke every day, especially among older and less advantaged people.

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Associations between non‐daily smoking and motivation to stop smoking: A population study in England 2021–2024

Background and aims An increasing proportion of adults in England who smoke cigarettes do not smoke every day and may see quitting smoking as less important than those who smoke daily. This study ai...

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