New review by Azubuike et al synthesizes clinical evidence on neurodevelopment and related functional outcomes in offspring exposed to cannabis during pregnancy. bit.ly/45MDkeR

New review by Azubuike et al synthesizes clinical evidence on neurodevelopment and related functional outcomes in offspring exposed to cannabis during pregnancy. bit.ly/45MDkeR

As examined by Estrada et al, Medicaid managed care plan comprehensiveness of AUD tx coverage was associated with MAUD receipt. Using KY's quasi-random assignment of enrollees into plans, we found more comprehensive coverage increased MAUD receipt by up to 47%. Check it out: bit.ly/4mQ6CPK

Permanent supportive housing (PSH) residents face >rates of tobacco use, secondhand smoke exposure, and related illness. We need to promote tobacco tx, address indoor e-cig use and tailor support for those with mental illness to promote smoke-free homes in PSH.
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#HarmReduction is health care.

EVERYONE: Help raise public awareness about National Overdose Response Service (NORS) - a virtual safe consumption site for all Canadians: https://www.nors.ca/

In 1967, the Canadian govt was looking to pass a bill to divert drug users from prisons to "treatment"

they asked Vincent Dole (who at the time had demonstrated impressive, if controversial, results with methadone) to provide his assessment

this is what he said:

#cdnhist #Drugsky #harmreduction

In Behrends et al, only 11% of U.S. syringe services programs (SSPs) offered comprehensive care, while 57% provided basic testing/wound care and 32% offered minimal or no services. Larger scale SSPs with more public funding were more likely to deliver expanded care. bit.ly/45kDatA

Tobacco use is high among people with HIV (PWH) but tx(s) are underused. Blumenthal et al tested 4 behavioral economics–based messages to boost tobacco treatment use/referral. The message targeting the focusing effect bias was most preferred by PWH (29%) and clinicians (38%). bit.ly/4fjceyV

DADR's 2025 IF is here. DADR began in Sept '21. Last year DADR got its first IF of 1.9 - top 40% of all journals. The new IF is 2.9, top 20%. Why? A dedicated Editorial Board, thoughtful fair Reviewers and good science. Check out DADR for your next addiction science-related study: bit.ly/3ZIQ6Yi

Tobacco use is high among people with HIV (PWH) but tx(s) are underused. Blumenthal et al tested 4 behavioral economics–based messages to boost tobacco treatment use/referral. The message targeting the focusing effect bias was most preferred by PWH (29%) and clinicians (38%). bit.ly/4fjceyV

Reported by Smith et al, among urban opioid overdose survivors, most non-fatal overdoses didn’t involve EMS or hospital care. Naloxone was used in 80% of cases, often by laypeople. Only 34% led to ER visits and 5% to hospital admissions—highlighting gaps in overdose surveillance. bit.ly/4ml4gYq

Announcing DADR's latest Achievement: DADR (IF: 2.9) is now indexed on SCOPUS researcher.life/blog/article...

Announcing DADR's latest Achievement: DADR (IF: 2.9) is now indexed on SCOPUS researcher.life/blog/article...

In Behrends et al, only 11% of U.S. syringe services programs (SSPs) offered comprehensive care, while 57% provided basic testing/wound care and 32% offered minimal or no services. Larger scale SSPs with more public funding were more likely to deliver expanded care. bit.ly/45kDatA

The cost of food has risen faster than overall inflation in the last year.

Dopamine dynamics in the nucleus accumbens core reflected decision confidence during evaluation of decisions in an economic foraging task in mice, as well as both past and future value during re-evaluation and change-of-mind

@perothwell.bsky.social

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Wired.com with the big stories (in my research area at least)

Years of studying gambling in veterans has repeatedly demonstrated (to me at least, thatt, for a lot of folks dealing with gambling problems, those problems started on base while they were still serving

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Perinatal cannabis use, for symptom relief, is stigmatized. This study analyzed forum posts and found 3 themes: experiencing stigma, contradictions in substance stigma, and challenging stigma. Supportive online communities offer a platform for connection, support, and education. bit.ly/3H5FWuN

Reported by Smith et al, among urban opioid overdose survivors, most non-fatal overdoses didn’t involve EMS or hospital care. Naloxone was used in 80% of cases, often by laypeople. Only 34% led to ER visits and 5% to hospital admissions—highlighting gaps in overdose surveillance. bit.ly/4ml4gYq

This paper examined factors assoc with ER visits among people with OUD, focusing on the role of buprenorphine tx. Gaiazov et al found that patients with any buprenorphine treatment, compared to those with no medication, had lower risk of ER visits. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Sujan et al found that benzodiazepine use in early pregnancy was rare (<1%), but over one-third of positive urine tests showed no prescription, indicating non-medical use. Relying on prescription data may miss cases, highlighting the need for urine screening and supportive services. bit.ly/45cgJa6

SUD treatment with XR-NTX is a challenge due to low retention. In this MAT-PLUS pilot RCT Wenzel et al tested a supportive intervention but found no clear impact on recovery/mental health. Gains were seen in symptom control and goal orientation, warranting further refinement. bit.ly/4kPnLY5

Overdose is a leading cause of preventable death, especially for people leaving prison. In DADR, Chen et al found only 13% of incarcerated individuals with SUD received treatment, with stark racial and offense-based disparities, and very limited MOUD access. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

NEW: In an unprecedented move, the NIH will soon disinvite dozens of scientists about to take positions on advisory councils that make final decisions on grant funding.

NIH staff were told to select others aligned with the Trump administration and told to expect placements by political appointees.