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tfrohe.bsky.social @tfrohe.bsky.social · Aug 11

It was an honor to serve @apadivision50.bsky.social as the APA Program Cochair 🏅 it was so lovely to meet everyone in Denver and @silvi-goldstein.bsky.social was a true delight to work with 👯‍♀️ I can’t wait to see all the brilliant programming she has in store for us as she takes over for #APA2026! 💞

APA Division 50 Society of Addiction Psychology @apadivision50.bsky.social · Aug 11

Well that’s a wrap! Honored to have served as your 2024-2025 APA Division 50 convention co-chairs and have the opportunity to promote Division 50 members’ impactful work! Can’t wait for next year. See you in DC! #APA2025

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Noah Emery, PhD @noahemery.bsky.social · Aug 11

Legit learned so much from this episode. Highly recommend giving it a listen as this is rapidly evolving area that will require some base knowledge for researchers, clinicians, and policy makers.

The Addiction Psychologist @addpsychpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 11

🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT 🚨

The market for non-alcoholic (NA) has blossomed over the last decade. This week, we spoke with Dr. Molly Bowdring about the emerging trend of NA beverages and what it could mean for people looking to reduce their alcohol use.

Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3MJF...

Dr. Molly Bowdring - The Emerging Trend of Non-alcoholic Beverages

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Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports @drugalcreports.bsky.social · Aug 4

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

On-site health service delivery models at syringe services programs in the United States: Results of a national cross-sectional survey

People who inject drugs (PWID) have many needs for health services, but frequently lack access to and/or do not utilize those services. Syringe servic…

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tfrohe.bsky.social @tfrohe.bsky.social · Aug 9

Loved getting to chat with these inspiring and smart students at their posters! Thank you for such great work!

APA Division 50 Society of Addiction Psychology @apadivision50.bsky.social · Aug 9

Shout out to our poster awardees! These students had our highest rated posters from peer review. #APA2025

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Cassie Boness, PhD @cassie-boness.bsky.social · Aug 7

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Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Stops Wasteful Grantmaking

ENDING GRANT ABUSE: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order stopping unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats from wasting taxpayer dollars

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tfrohe.bsky.social @tfrohe.bsky.social · Aug 8

📣Join us- 1:00 PM for “Rumbo,” a bilingual mobile app designed to reduce barriers to care for Spanish-speakers.

Presented by Dr. William Campbell, highlighting culturally aligned, tech-forward solutions to advance addiction treatment access.

📍convention center rm 203
@apadivision50.bsky.social

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tfrohe.bsky.social @tfrohe.bsky.social · Aug 8

So well deserved!

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Cassie Boness, PhD @cassie-boness.bsky.social · Aug 8

Proud of this one. Thanks @apadivision50.bsky.social!

Photo of a glass award presented to Cassandra Boness for 2025 Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Public Interest

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APA Division 50 Society of Addiction Psychology @apadivision50.bsky.social · Aug 8

Powerful and informative session led by Drs. Karen Osilla and Tanya Lord on supporting families grieving a drug-related death. It was a moving, skill-building workshop filled with so much great information and new insights. #APA2025

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tfrohe.bsky.social @tfrohe.bsky.social · Aug 8

You did a great job!

tfrohe.bsky.social @tfrohe.bsky.social · Aug 7

Submit your questions to the awesome #SoAP panel (QR code below) who will be here until 3:30pm taking questions.

@apadivision50.bsky.social

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APA Division 50 Society of Addiction Psychology @apadivision50.bsky.social · Aug 7

We are excited to have an Informal Program Room open to all members throughout #APA2025!

Open 8am-6pm Thursday to Saturday at Embassy Suites Denver Downtown,
Second Floor, Silverton 2

Come catch up with colleagues, hold informal meetings, or simply answer emails or decompress between sessions.

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APA Division 50 Society of Addiction Psychology @apadivision50.bsky.social · Aug 7

Join us NOW in Colorado Convention Center, Street Level Room 207 for a critical conversation on Recovery Incentives Program: California’s Contingency Management Benefit.

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ALT: a man in a suit and tie is pointing at something and says come on down

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tfrohe.bsky.social @tfrohe.bsky.social · Aug 7

📣 Happening now at #APA2025!

🕤 9:30–10:30 AM MT
📍 Colorado Convention Center, Street Level, Room 207

Critical Conversation
Recovery Incentives Program: California’s Contingency Management Benefit
Presented by Sze Yi Celine Tsoi

#ContingencyManagement #Division50 #SoAP

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susan-collins.bsky.social @susan-collins.bsky.social · Aug 7

So excited for the @apadivision50.bsky.social program at the APA convention starting today in Denver! And when you need a break or a good space to talk to colleagues, grab a pick-me-up at our reserved Division 50 space in the Embassy Suites, Second floor, Silverton 2. Hope to see you soon! 🙂

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Benjamin F. Shepherd, M.Ed., M.S. @stigmatologist.bsky.social · Aug 6

Excited to present my research on belonging, minority stress, and burnout among psychology trainees with concealable stigmatized identities (with a focus on LGBTQ+ identities) tomorrow at #APA2025! 🌈 @apadivision44.bsky.social

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Katie Berry @katherineaberry.bsky.social · Aug 6

Looking forward to attending #APA2025 this week! Come check out my poster on Friday from 4-5 at the Div 50 poster session and from 5:30-7:30 at the NIAAA, and Div 50 & 28 ECI poster session! Thanks so much to @apadivision50.bsky.social, @apadiv28.bsky.social, and the NIAAA for sponsoring my work! 🤩

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Bonnie Rowland @bonnie-rowland.bsky.social · Aug 5

Finally made it to @bsky.app to connect with folks heading to APA! I am thrilled to be presenting some of my own research on Friday and am grateful to be recognized as an Early Career Investigator by @apadivision50.bsky.social and @apadiv28.bsky.social. See y'all in Denver!

image of poster titled "Associations Between Daily Perceived Intoxication and Working Memory Among Men Who Have Sex With Men"

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tfrohe.bsky.social @tfrohe.bsky.social · Aug 7

So sad to miss you at APA but great poster!!

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Reagan Fitzke @reaganfitzke.bsky.social · Aug 4

Come see me at APA in Denver this Friday at the Div 50 and Early Career Investigator sessions! Thank you to
@apadivision50.bsky.social @apadiv28.bsky.social and NIAAA for sponsoring this work. @drcolintmahoney.bsky.social @unm.edu @casaa.bsky.social

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APA Division 50 Society of Addiction Psychology @apadivision50.bsky.social · Aug 4

Feeling the weight of recent policy shifts in addiction psychology?

Join us at APA2025 for the Division 50 Presidential Panel: Navigating a Fraught Political Landscape as Addiction Psychologists
Thursday, 8/7 | 2:30pm
Colorado Convention Center, Street Level Room 607

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APA Division 50 Society of Addiction Psychology @apadivision50.bsky.social · Aug 4

Got a question for the panel?
Email Division 50 President Susan Collins ([email protected]) or the Division 50 program chairs ([email protected])

Or, submit questions anonymously via Slido using the QR code!

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APA Division 50 Society of Addiction Psychology @apadivision50.bsky.social · Aug 7

SoAP leaders are sharing their experience navigating academic, clinical, and advocacy work in this political climate. Attention will be paid to the needs of students and ECPs. Join us in Colorado Convention Center, Street Level, Room 304 tomorrow from 2:30 to 3:30 PM for this critical conversation.

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APA Division 50 Society of Addiction Psychology @apadivision50.bsky.social · Aug 7

Next, come celebrate your colleagues at #APA2025! Division 50 is excited to provide past year updates and recognize members' contributions to addiction psychology. Join us tomorrow from 4:00 to 5:00 PM in Colorado Convention Center, Street Level, Room 304.

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APA Division 50 Society of Addiction Psychology @apadivision50.bsky.social · Aug 7

Reconnect with Division 50 members at our student-sponsored social hour tomorrow from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Lucky Strike Denver for snacks, bowling, arcade games, and good conversation. All career phases are welcome. Non-members interested in learning more about Division 50 are also invited. #APA2025

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