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Rutgers Addiction Research Center @rutgersarc.bsky.social · 13h

These events are for all TARP and RARC faculty and trainees, as well as collaborators and friends, so feel free to pass along the invitation to others. Food and drinks will be provided. Learn more: loom.ly/Wuwcjb4

Rutgers Addiction Research Center @rutgersarc.bsky.social · 2d

Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers University.

Highlights include updates on RARC & BHI events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ loom.ly/yYOmYTk

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Rutgers Addiction Research Center @rutgersarc.bsky.social · 7d

New RARC Digital Health Workgroup co-led by Drs. Kristina Jackson & Marilyn Piccirillo 📣

Kickoff: Dr. Kong on using #SocialMedia + #MachineLearning + #GenerativeAI to spot #Youth #Tobacco trends & inform #PublicHealth #SubstanceUse #MentalHealth.

More: loom.ly/bhzORXk

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Rutgers Addiction Research Center @rutgersarc.bsky.social · 9d

Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers University.

Highlights include updates on RARC & BHI events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ loom.ly/wCv6Cl8

Rutgers Addiction Research Center @rutgersarc.bsky.social · 14d

Reminder: Tomorrow (Thu 9/25) @ 12 PM ET — RARC Interest Group on Cannabis Meeting hosts Drs. Julia Chen-Sankey & Meagan Robichaud (Rutgers INTS) on marketing of hemp-derived cannabis products. Open to Rutgers-affiliated.

📩 Request Zoom: [email protected]

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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · 20d

The Rutgers Addiction Research Center at the Rutgers Brain Health Institute hosted its Fall Symposium on Sept. 5, bringing together neuroscientists, clinicians, and early-career researchers to explore groundbreaking advancements in #addiction science.
brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/2025/09/16/d...

Dr. Huda Akil’s Keynote Advances Addiction Research at RARC Fall Symposium - BHI

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Rutgers Addiction Research Center @rutgersarc.bsky.social · 15d

New study in Nature Communications: Higher THC in follicular fluid → faster but abnormal egg maturation → fewer euploid embryos, with potential IVF impacts. Rutgers’ Qiana Brown, notes the need for continued human research to understand cannabis’ reproductive impacts: loom.ly/h8ONab8

Rutgers Addiction Research Center @rutgersarc.bsky.social · 19d

📢 Join the RARC Cannabis Interest Group Meeting on Sept 25 @ 12 PM (Zoom)! Drs. Julia Chen-Sankey & Meagan Robichaud of #INTS will present: “Marketing of Hemp-Derived Cannabis Products in the U.S.”
Open to all Rutgers affiliates. 📩 [email protected]

Rutgers Addiction Research Center @rutgersarc.bsky.social · 27d

#TARP Monthly Meeting with Dr. Kristina Jackson, Assoc. Director #RARC
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 17
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Dean’s Conference Room & via Zoom

Learn more: loom.ly/beU0MxE

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Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs @jsadjournal.bsky.social · Sep 3

Rutgers Today just wrote a great piece about @jsadjournal.bsky.social. If you're looking for a good summary of who we are and how we got here, give it a read.

Journal at the Forefront of Substance Use Research Turns 85: Founded in 1940....

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Journal at the Forefront of Substance Use Research Turns 85

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Rutgers Addiction Research Center @rutgersarc.bsky.social · 28d

The next RARC Treatment & Recovery Workgroup Meeting is Sept 18 at 12 PM (hybrid – Newark MSB E609 + Zoom). Hear from the IRB, share works in progress & enjoy lunch in person.

RSVP by September 15 to secure your spot: loom.ly/0BHZLxk

Rutgers Addiction Research Center @rutgersarc.bsky.social · Sep 3

Last call 📣 Online registration closes today (9/3) at 5 PM.

The #RARC Fall Symposium will feature keynote speaker Dr. Huda Akil, a world-renowned neuroscientist. Read more: loom.ly/obkPTFg

Register here to attend on 9/5: loom.ly/EGW3YgA

Spotlight on Dr. Huda Akil: Leading Neuroscientist to Keynote Rutgers Addiction Research Center Fall Symposium - BHI

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Kevin Schroth @kevinrjschroth.bsky.social · Aug 29

Here’s a story on my latest paper on cigarette trafficking. The most common littered packs in NYC are menthol Newports from Georgia NYC-stamped packs came in 4th @RU-INTS.bsky.social @rutgerssph.bsky.social @rutgersarc.bsky.social gothamist.com/news/cigaret...

Cigarette packs littering NYC streets tell story of taxes going up in smoke

A Rutgers University study of cigarette packs found that many are coming from places that charge lower taxes for smokes.

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Rutgers Addiction Research Center @rutgersarc.bsky.social · Aug 21

#NJACTS invites applications for new Element E Projects through the CTSA program. Funding supports innovative solutions to advance clinical & translational research.
Letters of Intent are due Sept 15, 2025.
Learn more: njacts.rbhs.rutgers.edu/about/elemen...

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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · Aug 18

This September, we’re honored to welcome world-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Huda Akil as the keynote speaker for the 2025 RARC Fall Symposium at Rutgers.

Join us as Dr. Akil shares groundbreaking insights into the biological roots of temperament—and how they shape our understanding of addiction.

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Rutgers Addiction Research Center @rutgersarc.bsky.social · Aug 14

High-potency edibles packaged like candy are fueling ER visits for seizures, hallucinations & breathing problems. Public health experts are calling for clearer packaging, lower potency limits, and stronger education to keep vulnerable populations safe.
Read more: loom.ly/gikcw_U

The Alarming Rise in Cannabis-Related Poisonings in Children and Teens - Rutgers Addiction Research Center (RARC)

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Rutgers Addiction Research Center @rutgersarc.bsky.social · Aug 13

Free webinar! 📆 Wednesday, August 20 at 12PM
Explore how rural communities can build recovery ecosystems - connecting healthcare, jobs, housing, transport & peer support to help people rebuild after #SUD.

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Building Rural Recovery Ecosystems

Free webinar via Zoom!

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Rutgers Addiction Research Center @rutgersarc.bsky.social · Aug 12

Congrats to Dr. Kristina Jackson on receiving an NIAAA T32 training grant! This 2-year program will train the next generation of alcohol researchers in genomics, digital health, community research & more.

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BHI Core member and Associate Director in RARC, Dr. Kristina Jackson, Awarded T32 Grant to Launch Postdoctoral Program in Alcohol Research - BHI

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Rutgers Addiction Research Center @rutgersarc.bsky.social · Aug 11

Register now for the #RARC Fall Symposium – Sept 5 at Rutgers! Hear keynote Dr. Huda Akil on the neurobiological & genetic basis of temperament + addiction, plus invited talks, research sessions & more.

Don’t miss it! 🔗 loom.ly/EGW3YgA

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Rutgers Brain Health Institute @rutgersbhi.bsky.social · Jul 29

Understanding Fentanyl: A Clinical Perspective with Dr. Ethan Cowan

We’re launching a new educational video series to help the public better understand #fentanyl.

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Understanding Fentanyl: A Clinical Perspective with Dr. Ethan Cowan

YouTube video by Rutgers Brain Health Institute

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Rutgers Addiction Research Center @rutgersarc.bsky.social · Jul 28

Proposed legislation could legalize “iGaming,” letting residents play slots, poker, and other casino games on their smartphones.
Dr. Lia Nower, director of the Rutgers Center for Gambling Studies highlights how broader access can raise the risk for problem gambling.

Read more ➡️ loom.ly/NqVNVlI

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Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs @jsadjournal.bsky.social · Jul 25

Exploring the Utility of Personalized Feedback in Parent-based Prevention/Intervention Efforts to Target the ... (just accepted #openaccess in @jsadjournal.bsky.social)
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Exploring the Utility of Personalized Feedback in Parent-based Prevention/Intervention Efforts to Target the Reduction of Drinking among At-risk U.S. Adolescents: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Dru...

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Rutgers Addiction Research Center @rutgersarc.bsky.social · Jul 24

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 at the 2025 RARC Fall Symposium! We’re accepting abstracts for 𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 + 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 presentations on addiction science across Rutgers. Share your work & connect with colleagues!

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: August 5

🔗 www.addiction.rutgers.edu/open-call-ra...

Open Call - RARC Fall Symposium - Rutgers Addiction Research Center (RARC)

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Rutgers Addiction Research Center @rutgersarc.bsky.social · Jul 23

Dr. Kristina M. Jackson’s new study reveals that heavy drinking is more likely on co-use days—and the amount of #cannabis used can influence alcohol intake. This research points to the need for prevention efforts that tackle both substances, not just one.
🔗 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Examining the relationship between cannabis use and drinking levels on co‐use days

This study examined whether cannabis use differed on days involving high-intensity (HID; 8+/10+ drinks for females/males), heavy episodic (HED; 4–7/5–9 drinks), or moderate (1–3 drinks/1–4 drinks) dr...

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Rutgers Addiction Research Center @rutgersarc.bsky.social · Jul 22

Registration is LIVE for the 2025 RARC Fall Symposium! Join us Sept 5 for a day of addiction science, clinical insights & community connection—featuring keynote Dr. Huda Akil, a panel, lightning talks & more.

🔗 loom.ly/EGW3YgA

#AddictionScience #RutgersResearch

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