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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
@shwardle.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

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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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
@shwardle.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

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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SARG - SCHARR @sarg-scharr.bsky.social · Sep 3

SARG colleagues will present their research at the SRNT-E Conference next week. Esther Moore will share insights from the @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social 'Swap to Stop' evaluation while Hazel Squires will discuss the SPIRE project's work on e-cigarette policy modelling. #SRNTE2025 #Tobacco #Nicotine

SARG researchers to present at European nicotine and tobacco conference - Sheffield Addictions Research Group

Two researchers from the Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG), Esther Moore and Professor Hazel Squires, will present their latest findings at the annual conference of the European Chapter of th...

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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Sep 3

Research from @uofgsps.bsky.social @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social shows gambling-related harms affect not only individuals but also their partners’ emotional wellbeing.

More: gla.ac/4g98RLu

A person holding their phone making a motion to tap the screen. The screen says sports betting.

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Policy Research Unit in Addictions @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social · Sep 3

🆕Research from @uofglasgow.bsky.social shows gambling-related harms affect not only individuals but also their partners’ emotional wellbeing.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4xybkamk
@shwardle.bsky.social

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...

tinyurl.com

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Policy Research Unit in Addictions @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social · Sep 3

🆕Research from @uofglasgow.bsky.social shows gambling-related harms affect not only individuals but also their partners’ emotional wellbeing.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4xybkamk
@shwardle.bsky.social

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...

tinyurl.com

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · Jul 18

If you are conducting research on substance use or addictive behaviours and want to include the views of people with living and lived experience, email [email protected] to see how the APPIE network can help | @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social‬

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Policy Research Unit in Addictions @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social · Jul 16

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Policy Research Unit in Addictions @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social · Jul 16

How can researchers work meaningfully with people with lived experience of addiction? Members of the PRU's APPIE network share 8 principles for ethical, inclusive, and impactful collaboration. Read more via the SSA blog below. #PPIE #AddictionResearch #LivedExperience

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · Jul 10

This blog from the Addictions Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (APPIE) network offers insights from people with living and lived experience. Read it here: tinyurl.com/2vt4y86t
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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · Jun 26

🔓 Factors Influencing Co-Use of #Tobacco and #Cannabis Amongst Young Adults in UK Further Education Colleges: A Qualitative Study

@drhannahwalsh.bsky.social, Ann McNeill, Maria Duaso

doi.org/10.1111/dar....

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Policy Research Unit in Addictions @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social · Jun 23

Also at #ISSDP25, Martine Skumlien also presented an abstract on a randomised control trial protocol focused on the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of online training in opioid overdose management and provision of take-home naloxone #Drugpolicy ‪@issdrugpolicy.bsky.social

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Policy Research Unit in Addictions @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social · Jun 23

Kat Petrilli presented an abstract on a systematic review of the effectiveness of training in opioid overdose management and naloxone administration at #ISSDP25 #Drugpolicy

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Policy Research Unit in Addictions @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social · Jun 23

Ellen McGrane spoke at #KBS2025 in Glasgow on modelling alcohol dependence. Read more in the below post from @sarg-scharr.bsky.social:

SARG - SCHARR @sarg-scharr.bsky.social · Jun 10

SARG colleagues are in action again this afternoon at #KBS2025 At 2pm Ellen McGrane and Damon Morris will be talking about modelling alcohol dependence, and the Sheffield Tobacco and Alcohol Policy Model. Modelling underpins a lot of the work we do here in SARG - find out more 👇

Modelling - Sheffield Addictions Research Group

The Sheffield Addictions Research Group uses computer modelling and simulation to evaluate policies, predict behaviour and identify trends.

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Policy Research Unit in Addictions @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social · Jun 23

It’s been a busy month for our researchers! First up, Sarah Tipping gave a talk at #CAGR2025 on the association between lower levels of gambling harms and emotional wellbeing:

@shwardle.bsky.social @cagrconference.bsky.social

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Policy Research Unit in Addictions @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social · May 20

The PRU in Addictions has released a Disclosure of Interest Policy. Download the policy document at the following link:

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Policy Research Unit in Addictions @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social · Dec 5

Advertising & gambling harms. Research finds evidence of a 'dose–response' effect.

Ellen McGrane, one of the PRU team, & colleagues have won the Royal Society for Public Health’s most cited paper award. Read about their work showing how gambling ads contribute to harm here: doi.org/10.1016/j.pu...

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