In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Tsen Vei Lim talks to Dr Anastasia Demina about her trial on the efficacy and safety of brain stimulation (transcranial direct current stimulation) in alcohol use disorder. Listen here: tinyurl.com/mnpzm79k

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Elle Wadsworth talks to Annette Nugteren - van Lonkhuyzen about her research into trends in new psychoactive substance (NPS) poisonings in the Netherlands over a 14-year period. Listen here: shows.acast.com/addiction-au...

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Elle Wadsworth talks to Professor Rasmon Kalayasiri about her editorial exploring whether Thailand can return from a commercial cannabis market to a prescription model. Listen here: tinyurl.com/5a7ma5tt

In a new interview for the Addiction Lives series, Dr Maristela Monteiro talks to Professor Thomas Babor about raising the visibility of alcohol as a gender issue and helping to develop the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) www.addiction-ssa.org/community/ad...

Dr Mark Adley is a research associate at Newcastle University. During his SSA fellowship, he will co-produce a practical training programme and toolkit that aims to reduce inequalities in accessing drug and alcohol treatment. Read more: www.addiction-ssa.org/news/new-fel...

Read an excerpt from Why We Drink Too Much: The Hidden Science of Just One More. Dr Charles Knowles, a Professor of Surgery at Queen Mary University of London, weaves memoir and science to investigate what makes people so attracted to drinking alcohol tinyurl.com/389m2jap

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Elle Wadsworth talks to Pablo Gonzalez Nieto, a harm reduction provider, drug checking technician, and research assistant at Substance Drug Checking at the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research. Listen here: Find the new episode: tinyurl.com/nwzn32c6

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Tsen Vei Lim talks to Dr Grant Comstock and Dr Ryan Feldman about their article examining the association between state-level kratom regulations and severe medical outcomes in the US. Listen here: shows.acast.com/addiction-au...

What separates a strong PhD studentship application from the rest? Holly Wood-Blake shares three practical lessons for people pursuing a PhD www.addiction-ssa.org/career-resou...

Meet the fellow: Vicky Carlisle Vicky Carlisle is a BPS Chartered Psychologist and Research Fellow at @bristoluni.bsky.social. Her SSA fellowship will co-develop ways to reduce stigma for people receiving opioid agonist treatment in community pharmacies. Read more: tinyurl.com/h5evpkvt

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Elle Wadsworth speaks to Dr Tesfa Yimer about drug use in Ethiopia including commonly consumed drugs, regulation, and the relationship between religion and drug use. Listen here: shows.acast.com/addiction-au...

Find out more about the confirmed speakers and sessions at our Annual Conference on 12 and 13 November www.addiction-ssa.org/events/annua...

We’re proud to see the NIHR invest £37m across 89 medical research charities, supporting more than 800 early-career researchers. This investment recognises the vital role charities play in igniting research careers, building capacity and sustaining the talent pipeline. Read more: bit.ly/4aft801

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Elle Wadsworth speaks to Dr Amy Peacock and Dr Krista Siefried about the reasons behind the recent increase of GHB use in Australia. Listen here: tinyurl.com/wvdehpcj

Our June newsletter features an essay by Holly Wood-Blake on drug classification and harm, plus a roundup of journal articles from @addictionjournal.bsky.social and funding opportunities from the SSA mailchi.mp/addiction-ss.... Sign up to the mailing list here: eepurl.com/dx2f2n

In this episode of Addiction Audio, Annika Theodoulou speaks to Dr Vera Buss and Prof. Leonie Brose about their research exploring the association between the ‘Swap to Stop’ programme offering free vapes for smoking cessation and quit attempts in England. Listen here: tinyurl.com/f5kb8t73

Interested in a fully funded PhD in gambling harms? The @ukri.org Gambling Harms Research UK Evidence Centre is recruiting six four-year PhD studentships across @glasgow.ac.uk, @sheffielduni.bsky.social and @swanseauni.bsky.social. More at tinyurl.com/ghrukphd #PhD #AcademicSky #PublicHealth

The SSA is pleased to introduce the first cohort of PhD students and fellows through the Addiction Healthcare Goals flagship research leadership programme – a major new initiative funded by the UK Government's Office for Life Sciences. Find out more: www.addiction-ssa.org/news/meet-th...

Are you an early career researcher or mid career researcher working in addiction science? Join us on 11 June for Future Leaders in Addiction Science, a one-day event designed to bring together the next generation of leaders in the field www.addiction-ssa.org/events/futur...

In a new blog post, Holly Wood-Blake reflects on how communicating evidence clearly and responsibly is becoming an essential skill for researchers in an increasingly complex media landscape. Read Holly's blog here: www.addiction-ssa.org/career-resou...

Applications are open for @addiction-ssa.org Fellowships and PhDs ('til 30th July)! As a previous SSA Fellow, I can vouch that the SSA are a 10/10 funder and provide many career-enhancing opportunities. They're also a lovely bunch to work with! tinyurl.com/ssa-funding @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social

If you have an idea that could advance the scientific understanding of addiction – and help translate that knowledge into policy and practice – consider applying for an SSA-funded PhD studentship or fellowship tinyurl.com/ssa-funding

In this episode of Addiction Audio, DrTsen Vei Lim talks to Dr Philip Newall about the deceptive design features used by online gambling platforms, and how these platforms are built to keep people betting for longer. Listen here: shows.acast.com/addiction-au...

Each year, the SSA invites a distinguished expert to deliver the Society Lecture at the Annual Conference. We are delighted that the 2026 Society Lecture will be given by Professor Linda Bauld OBE. Find out more: www.addiction-ssa.org/events/annua...

Are you an ECR interested in learning how to speak to diverse audiences? Register for this free webinar focused on Science Communication. We have expert speakers on writing for The Conversation, running a podcast and communicating with those working in practice. Book your place tinyurl.com/y4bah836

Upcoming webinar: A practical guide to communicating research beyond academia

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The SSA’s Early Career Research Network is hosting a free science communication webinar on Wednesday 20 May (14:00–15:00). Book your place tinyurl.com/y4bah836

In a new episode of Addiction Audio, Igor Marchetti talks about which personality traits are associated with drinking problems tinyurl.com/4fknu9ek @addictionjournal.bsky.social

Science communications officer, Fiona, has been exploring what 'body doubling' is and how it might help students and researchers get work done. Read Fiona's blog and register your interest in joining a weekly online writing group: tinyurl.com/mrenpxp8

The SSA’s Early Career Research Network is hosting a free science communication webinar on Wednesday 20 May (14:00–15:00). Book your place tinyurl.com/y4bah836

The SSA's flagship events – the Annual Conference and PhD Symposium – will take place in Newcastle upon Tyne this November. There is still time to apply to present your work www.addiction-ssa.org/events/

The SSA recognises excellence in the addiction science community with two annual prizes. This year's winners are Dr Anya Topiwala and Dr Emmert Roberts. Read about their backgrounds and the praise for their work from our judging panel: tinyurl.com/5xzmxn5d