I'm reviewing applications for the University of Memphis Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. We conduct federally-funded addiction research, w/a focus on treatment, brief intervention, emerging adults, quant. and qual approaches, and behavioral economic models. www.memphis.edu/psychology/r...

I don't know that it works perfectly, but I have to say that the Asta search tool from @ai2.bsky.social is exactly what I want from an AI-powered research search tool for scientists: Describe a style of experiment or work and see if there are papers that have done that.
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I'm reviewing applications for the University of Washington's PhD program this fall.

Applicants interested in the Clinical Psychology, Social-Personality (emphasis on personality), or Quantitative programs are welcome to apply.

More information here: sites.google.com/uw.edu/radla...

I think people are bothered by this statement only when it is made by people in power who could also take action but (repeatedly) choose not to. If it was action + prayers that would be fine, or only prayers from those w/ no legitimate ability to influence the outcome (e.g., a pastor or friend).

The call for submissions to the 2026 World Congress of the World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies is out. This meeting only happens every 3 years. This one is the US and I will be serving the Substance Use Track Leader. Consider submitting something.
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Last month, I enjoyed attending the annual Research Society on Alcohol conference. Tremendously grateful for the support offered by my team and mentor Dr. @james-g-murphy.bsky.social .

First ever University of Memphis HABIT Lab paper in a day effort! @jaketempchin.bsky.social @eboniewhite.bsky.social @aglaiamargaris.bsky.social

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor Ebonie! First of many for you!

This month I attended the 13th Annual CPA Conference. Grateful to learn from colleagues doing such impactful work! Our team was honored to receive the CPA Inclusive Poster Award. Huge thank you to the HABIT Lab, our collaborators, and my incredible mentor Dr. Jim Murphy! @james-g-murphy.bsky.social

I'm writing a paper in a day with @james-g-murphy.bsky.social and the HABIT Lab in a few weeks. It's our first time doing this! I found a good blog tutorial by @jnfrltackett.bsky.social. Does anyone have other resources or advice?

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So happy for you Neo!!! Congratulations!

Are you doing a study exploring longitudinal relationships between substance use and mental health problems among youth? Unsure what covariates to include and how to report on them?

Check-out our new meta-epidemiological review!

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🚨 I have been working with several addiction scientists and clinicians through the Addiction Science Defense Network (www.npscoalition.org/projects/add...) to craft a statement of concern about recent executive orders and actions that can be shared with members of congress.

you will be more than fine given your record!

Diagnostic validity of drinking behaviour for identifying alcohol use disorder: Findings from a representative sample of community adults and an inpatient clinical sample buff.ly/wzEDZA5 Molly Garber, James MacKillop and colleagues @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social

RSA Members, I am running for VP of @rsaofficial.bsky.social. Check your email from RSA and exercise your right to VOTE! We need everyone engaged to preserve our science and the next generation of diverse outstanding addiction scholars. I would be honored to represent our members in this work.

COPE is a 6-year R61/R33 funded by NIDA's HEAL Initiative. This study uses a ground-up approach & EMA + MRT designs to rigorously develop, evaluate, & optimize a mobile app with both on-demand and automated features to reduce opioid use harm among adults with PTSD exiting residential OUD treatment.

Hey folks! I'll be teaching two workshops in May on Structural Equation Modeling!

One course is introductory (May 7-9): smart-workshops.com/intro-sem-info

The other is on longitudinal models (May 14-16): smart-workshops.com/long-sem-info

🙏Please RT and share! 🙏

Let met tell you more...

@ambercopeland.bsky.social thanks for your support. Hannah is an outstanding researcher and her project is so important. Thankfully we will provide her with the support she needs to complete all of the planned work and training.

Congratulations Jack!!!

So wonderful to spend this week with you @ambercopeland.bsky.social and to learn more about your impressive research! Excited to continue our collaborations!

Wonderful visit with @ambercopeland.bsky.social & @samuelacuff.bsky.social enjoying downtown Memphis with our University of Memphis HABIT Lab @eboniewhite.bsky.social

I just updated my website with the papers. They are all still the journal pdfs on pubmed (for now). I'm going to work on saving the rest to an OSF page. More soon! abqresearch.org/publications/

It often takes multiple attempts to successfully quit a substance. Our researchers found that getting to recovery varies based on the substance used and other factors. 📊➡️ news.vt.edu/articles/202...