If you are applying for a PhD studentship or fellowship through the SSA, watch our webinars on 'How to get shortlisted': www.youtube.com/@Societyfort... | Featuring @robcalder.bsky.social @melissaoldham.bsky.social @ptoner.bsky.social
Rob Calder
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CEO at the Society for the Study of Addiction - views my own.
Impact of study design decisions on identification of treatment initiators of medications for opioid use disorder
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In a recent interview, Postdoctoral Research Associate @ben-scher.bsky.social shares the crux of his research exploring health inequalities, social exclusion, and drug policy, along with his plans for advancing this work at and beyond Princeton. tinyurl.com/2feh6kah
Ben Scher Tackles Health Inequalities and Drug-Related Harm
In a recent interview, Postdoctoral Research Associate Ben Scher shares the crux of his research and plans for advancing this work at and beyond Princeton
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New opportunities for addictions PhD and fellowships launched today! More on the website and more to follow. Watch this space....
Society for the Study of Addiction@addiction-ssa.org · 9mo agoDo you have an idea that could drive innovative responses to addiction to illicit drugs and alcohol? Are you committed to a research career in the field of addiction? Apply for a PhD studentship or fellowship by 15 January 2026 tinyurl.com/5etmhm9e
Out now! Oct 'Let's talk #ecigs' podcast @jhb19.bsky.social & @drnlindson.bsky.social interview @juststrickland.bsky.social @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social on #vape withdrawal syndrome. Thanks @cancerresearchuk.org @oxfordtag.bsky.social Spotify & iTunes podcasts.ox.ac.uk/series/lets-...
📣 Introducing new funding schemes from the SSA and Office for Life Sciences tinyurl.com/mrxwrh8k | Applications for PhD studentships and fellowships open on 3 November
A new @addictionjournal.bsky.social commentary warns of regulatory capture in UK alcohol licensing The ‘Licensing Taskforce’ - led by industry figures - could weaken democratic accountability & redefine licensing as business promotion, not public protection onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Regulatory capture in UK alcohol licensing policy: The 2025 ‘licensing taskforce’ report
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The first session on 28th October (10am) will focus on PhD studentships. It will contain talks from @robcalder.bsky.social introducing the scheme, Hollie Walker a successful applicant and Inge Kersbergen an experienced short lister. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-get...
How to get shortlisted for a PhD studentship
This webinar will guide you through the process of developing a strong PhD studentship application.
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On 31st October (11am) we will hold a seminar focused on fellowships. Again @robcalder.bsky.social will introduce the scheme, a successful applicant (me!) and @ptoner.bsky.social a very experienced short lister will also present. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-get...
How to get shortlisted for a fellowship
This webinar will guide you through the process of developing a strong fellowship application.
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The ACMD has just published its call for evidence on cannabis-based products for medicinal use in the United Kingdom, as part of its ongoing review. www.gov.uk/government/c...
Cannabis-based products for medicinal use
Call for evidence to support ACMD's review of changes to legislation on the use of cannabis-based products for medicinal purposes (CBPMs).
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In the latest episode of Addiction Audio, @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social and Arun Sahai talk about their new editorial on #ketamine tinyurl.com/4r3rcbny | Addiction Audio is the podcast from @addictionjournal.bsky.social
EXCITING NEWS! @addiction-ssa.org has been selected to deliver the Govmt’s new flagship addiction leadership scheme, developing the next generation of researchers www.gov.uk/government/n...
UK invests in next generation of research talent to tackle drug and alcohol addiction
People experiencing addiction will have a ramped-up support system as UK government tackles the country’s critical shortage of world-class researchers in addiction healthcare.
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The UK Government has announced £10 million in funding to support the next generation of leaders in addiction research. Find out more about the Addiction Healthcare Goals Research Leadership Programme: tinyurl.com/2sveeum8
This is such great news for the sector and marks a huge investment in this critically important issue. Everyone at the @addiction-ssa.org is keen to start work on building the next generation of addiction research leaders. Watch this space! www.gov.uk/government/n...
UK invests in next generation of research talent to tackle drug and alcohol addiction
People experiencing addiction will have a ramped-up support system as UK government tackles the country’s critical shortage of world-class researchers in addiction healthcare.
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Associations between non-daily smoking and motivation to stop smoking: A population study in England 2021–2024 buff.ly/GigcYWP @drsarahejackson.bsky.social @jamiebrown.bsky.social @lionshahab.bsky.social @sharoncox.bsky.social
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The SSA explored the background of ketamine and the drug's therapeutic potential with former PhD student Merve Mollaahmetoglu, who reviewed 83 studies of ketamine treatment. Read the full interview here: www.addiction-ssa.org/features/int...
Listen to a new episode of Addiction Audio about the 'questionable generalisability' of AUDIT-C – a brief screening tool for risky drinking tinyurl.com/mvryyxmf | Addiction Audio is the podcast from addictionjournal.bsky.social, featuring interviews with authors about their research.
A meta-analytic review of the relationship between racial discrimination and alcohol and other drug use outcomes in minoritised racial/ethnic groups
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In a new essay for the SSA, Dr James Morris explores the role of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in modern-day society, including AA’s influence over the collective understanding of drinking problems. Read the full essay here: tinyurl.com/35krp5z5 #AlcoholicsAnonymous
Reminder: Our free Science Communication Webinar is today at 12:00–13:00. Join us for expert talks on: 📰 Writing press releases 📺 Preparing for televised news interviews 🎙️ Capitalising on the influence of blogs and podcasts Register here: tinyurl.com/3bcw8juu
Beyond the journal: Sharing addiction science through the media
Discover how to share your research with integrity, impact, and confidence across traditional news outlets and contemporary media platforms.
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Despite the public health community emphasising the need for unused policy levers for prevention of alcohol harm for decades (our recent call in @addictionjournal.bsky.social below), the labour government have ignored this in their 10 year plan. Sigh onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Clinical alcohol guidelines are welcome—but upstream action is paramount
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Discover how to share your #research across traditional and contemporary media platforms with our free lunchtime webinar tinyurl.com/3bcw8juu | Featuring @melissaoldham.bsky.social, Mark Greaves, @tattanbirch.bsky.social, and Suzi Gage
Another push for this @afsguk.bsky.social funded research associate position that will use advanced stats to explore predictors of treatment retention in NHS gambling services. jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research... Please share and, if it’s a good fit for you, apply! Deadline 11th July
Research Associate in Psychology
Research Associate in Psychology
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Some exciting Monday afternoon reading here - Jonas Schöley and I have a new study in @addictionjournal.bsky.social using UK data on alcohol duty revenue to examine trends in alcohol sales and how these have changed since the start of the pandemic. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
🚨📄 The final synopsis from our evaluation of the effectiveness of the Drink Less app has now been published on the NIHR Journals Library website, available here: www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/phr/LNNB8060 - this draws together all seven of the published scientific papers relating to the award...
Come and work with us on this exciting project! Please share, and drop me a line if you would like more information. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNM695/r...
Research Associate in Psychology at University of Sheffield
Discover Research Associate in Psychology jobs and more in higher education on jobs.ac.uk. Apply for further details on the top job board.
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JUST ADVERTISED: interested in the interface between science and drug policy? Then why not apply to be the next Chair of the ACMD. Closes July 14th. apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8838
Appointment details – Chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) – Apply for a public appointment – GOV.UK GOV.UK
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New Addiction Audio: Emma Beard talks to Tsen Vei Lim about her research. Podcast: buff.ly/wsvnUda Article: buff.ly/UcLuk67
Hidden populations in household surveys on smoking prevalence with Emma Beard | Addiction Audio
The podcast from the journal Addiction
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Thanks to the @drnscot.bsky.social for inviting me to talk at their conference yesterday. It was a fascinating day of talks and networking, I had a great time and am looking forward to next year's event!