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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · 1d

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · 5d

New in #ACER : study shows that executive functioning challenges affect how people seek and experience alcohol use disorder treatment, underscoring the need for clearer pathways and added support. 🧠

doi.org/10.1111/acer.70154

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · 6d

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · 7d

Binge drinking isn’t the same for everyone. A new #ACER study shows that neuropeptide Y signaling in the central amygdala drives alcohol intake through sex-specific brain circuits—highlighting pathways that may shape future treatments for alcohol misuse.

doi.org/10.1111/acer.70151

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · 9d

Study in #ACER shows that alcohol withdrawal shifts the gut microbiome toward a healthier state, with increased bacterial load and butyrate-producing capacity. These microbiome changes, along with reduced IL-8 levels, were linked to alcohol craving. 🧠

doi.org/10.1111/acer.70128

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · 11d

🚨 A new #ACER study found three profiles linking impulsivity and alcohol use: low-risk, emotionally reactive, and high-risk. Each showed distinct personality and cognitive patterns, pointing to the need for tailored interventions.

doi.org/10.1111/acer.70116

Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · 16d

Many college students experience insomnia and may seek alcohol to alleviate their sleep issues. 🥱This #ACER Article of Public Interest found that poor sleep predicted more anxiety, and therefore increased alcohol use.

doi.org/10.1111/acer.70080

Sleep disturbances relate to problematic alcohol use via effortful control and negative emotionality

Facets of executive functioning and emotion regulation may partially explain the relationship between sleep difficulties and problematic alcohol use in college students. By using mediation analyses, ...

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · 19d

Emerging Adulthood will be publishing a special issue on Advances in Recovery for Emerging Adults w/ Substance Use Disorders. Please consider submitting manuscripts.

Due March 1, 2026

Special Issue Call for Papers: journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/cm...

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · 19d

Gender-diverse youth are at greater risk of heavy episodic drinking. ⚧️ In this #ACER Article of Public Interest, gender minority stressors predicted same-day alcohol use and craving. Higher resilience is linked to less stress and less drinking to cope. 🔗 doi.org/10.1111/acer.70081

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · 21d

Prenatal alcohol exposure contributes to significant developmental disability. A recent #ACER Article of Public Interest found that alcohol-related impacts go beyond childhood: prenatal alcohol worsens acute outcomes of stroke in middle-aged female rats.
doi.org/10.1111/acer.70079

Prenatal alcohol exposure worsens acute but not long‐term cognitive outcomes due to stroke in middle‐aged Sprague–Dawley rat offspring

Adults with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) are at increased risk for metabolic, immune, and cardiovascular disease. Little is known about the contribution of PAE to cerebrovascular disease, specific....

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · 21d

Highlighting some #ACER Articles of Public Interest from July 2025—starting with this one:

Drinking despite consequences is a core component of AUD. This study used a cross-species task in humans to examine persistent alcohol use despite reduced reward. doi.org/10.1111/acer.70119

Articles of Public Interest

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · Aug 29

In observance of Labor Day, our office will be closed on Monday, September 1st. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, September 2nd We wish you a wonderful holiday weekend.

Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · Aug 7

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · Jul 25

🧬 New in #ACER: In a mouse model of early-stage alcohol-related liver disease, the s-EH inhibitor t-TUCB boosted epoxy fatty acids, reduced liver injury and inflammation, and improved gut microbes like Akkermansia muciniphila. doi.org/10.1111/acer.70109

Effects of soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibition on liver injury and gut microbiota in mice chronically fed ethanol

Mice fed an ethanol-containing diet supplemented with the soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitor, t-TUCB, exhibited increased epoxy fatty acid levels, attenuated hepatocyte cell death by reducing Xbp1 s...

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · Jul 25

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · Jul 24

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · Jul 22

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · Jul 17

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · Jul 15

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · Jul 4

🎆 Happy Fourth of July! Wishing you a joyful and safe Independence Day celebration. Please Note: Our office will be closed on Friday, July 4th, in observance of the holiday. 🎆

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Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research @acerjournal.bsky.social · Jul 2

Upregulation of E3 ligase UBR2 in acetaldehyde-treated C2C12 myotubes and its potential involvement in fast-twitch muscle atrophy in alcohol-fed rats onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · Jun 28

✨ That’s a wrap on #RSA_ISBRA2025! ✨

From groundbreaking research presentations to spontaneous hallway conversations, every moment reinforced the power of connection in our field.

Thank you for attending! Your energy and commitment made this meeting a resounding success!

Keep the momentum going!

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Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · Jun 27

📣#RSA Support the future of alcohol research!🎁Consider making a contribution during The Giving Campaign Donations fund critical initiatives, empower early-career scientists, & strengthen the mission of the Research Society on Alcohol📲 Give & make a difference!
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Jibran Khokhar @drjkhokhar.bsky.social · Jun 26

So grateful to @rsaofficial.bsky.social for the 2025 Animal Research and Ethics Committee Award! Not often do we get recognized for things that we believe in deep within our cores, so this one is really special! Especially at a time when animal research is under attack across 🌎 #RSA_ISBRA2025

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Laura C. Ornelas, PhD @lcornelas.bsky.social · Jun 26

Congrats @drjkhokhar.bsky.social on being awarded the 2025 RSA AREC Award!! #RSA_ISBRA2025 @rsaofficial.bsky.social

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