New review by Azubuike et al synthesizes clinical evidence on neurodevelopment and related functional outcomes in offspring exposed to cannabis during pregnancy. bit.ly/45MDkeR

New review by Azubuike et al synthesizes clinical evidence on neurodevelopment and related functional outcomes in offspring exposed to cannabis during pregnancy. bit.ly/45MDkeR

As examined by Estrada et al, Medicaid managed care plan comprehensiveness of AUD tx coverage was associated with MAUD receipt. Using KY's quasi-random assignment of enrollees into plans, we found more comprehensive coverage increased MAUD receipt by up to 47%. Check it out: bit.ly/4mQ6CPK

Permanent supportive housing (PSH) residents face >rates of tobacco use, secondhand smoke exposure, and related illness. We need to promote tobacco tx, address indoor e-cig use and tailor support for those with mental illness to promote smoke-free homes in PSH. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#HarmReduction is health care. EVERYONE: Help raise public awareness about National Overdose Response Service (NORS) - a virtual safe consumption site for all Canadians: https://www.nors.ca/#HarmReduction

In 1967, the Canadian govt was looking to pass a bill to divert drug users from prisons to "treatment" they asked Vincent Dole (who at the time had demonstrated impressive, if controversial, results with methadone) to provide his assessment this is what he said: #cdnhist #Drugsky #harmreduction

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

Tobacco use is high among people with HIV (PWH) but tx(s) are underused. Blumenthal et al tested 4 behavioral economics–based messages to boost tobacco treatment use/referral. The message targeting the focusing effect bias was most preferred by PWH (29%) and clinicians (38%). bit.ly/4fjceyV

DADR's 2025 IF is here. DADR began in Sept '21. Last year DADR got its first IF of 1.9 - top 40% of all journals. The new IF is 2.9, top 20%. Why? A dedicated Editorial Board, thoughtful fair Reviewers and good science. Check out DADR for your next addiction science-related study: bit.ly/3ZIQ6Yi

Tobacco use is high among people with HIV (PWH) but tx(s) are underused. Blumenthal et al tested 4 behavioral economics–based messages to boost tobacco treatment use/referral. The message targeting the focusing effect bias was most preferred by PWH (29%) and clinicians (38%). bit.ly/4fjceyV

Reported by Smith et al, among urban opioid overdose survivors, most non-fatal overdoses didn’t involve EMS or hospital care. Naloxone was used in 80% of cases, often by laypeople. Only 34% led to ER visits and 5% to hospital admissions—highlighting gaps in overdose surveillance. bit.ly/4ml4gYq

Announcing DADR's latest Achievement: DADR (IF: 2.9) is now indexed on SCOPUS researcher.life/blog/article...

Announcing DADR's latest Achievement: DADR (IF: 2.9) is now indexed on SCOPUS researcher.life/blog/article...

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

The cost of food has risen faster than overall inflation in the last year.

Dopamine dynamics in the nucleus accumbens core reflected decision confidence during evaluation of decisions in an economic foraging task in mice, as well as both past and future value during re-evaluation and change-of-mind @perothwell.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Wired.com with the big stories (in my research area at least) Years of studying gambling in veterans has repeatedly demonstrated (to me at least, thatt, for a lot of folks dealing with gambling problems, those problems started on base while they were still serving www.wired.com/story/us-mil...

Perinatal cannabis use, for symptom relief, is stigmatized. This study analyzed forum posts and found 3 themes: experiencing stigma, contradictions in substance stigma, and challenging stigma. Supportive online communities offer a platform for connection, support, and education. bit.ly/3H5FWuN

Reported by Smith et al, among urban opioid overdose survivors, most non-fatal overdoses didn’t involve EMS or hospital care. Naloxone was used in 80% of cases, often by laypeople. Only 34% led to ER visits and 5% to hospital admissions—highlighting gaps in overdose surveillance. bit.ly/4ml4gYq

This paper examined factors assoc with ER visits among people with OUD, focusing on the role of buprenorphine tx. Gaiazov et al found that patients with any buprenorphine treatment, compared to those with no medication, had lower risk of ER visits. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Sujan et al found that benzodiazepine use in early pregnancy was rare (<1%), but over one-third of positive urine tests showed no prescription, indicating non-medical use. Relying on prescription data may miss cases, highlighting the need for urine screening and supportive services. bit.ly/45cgJa6

SUD treatment with XR-NTX is a challenge due to low retention. In this MAT-PLUS pilot RCT Wenzel et al tested a supportive intervention but found no clear impact on recovery/mental health. Gains were seen in symptom control and goal orientation, warranting further refinement. bit.ly/4kPnLY5

Overdose is a leading cause of preventable death, especially for people leaving prison. In DADR, Chen et al found only 13% of incarcerated individuals with SUD received treatment, with stark racial and offense-based disparities, and very limited MOUD access. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

NEW: In an unprecedented move, the NIH will soon disinvite dozens of scientists about to take positions on advisory councils that make final decisions on grant funding. NIH staff were told to select others aligned with the Trump administration and told to expect placements by political appointees.

As shown by Ngo et al, 1 in 4 Veterans on long-term opioid therapy engage in substance use or have a SUD. Co-use is associated with elevated rates of all-cause mortality, overdose, and traumatic death. Awareness may lead to targeted interventions bit.ly/44TQPb3

As shown by Ngo et al, 1 in 4 Veterans on long-term opioid therapy engage in substance use or have a SUD. Co-use is associated with elevated rates of all-cause mortality, overdose, and traumatic death. Awareness may lead to targeted interventions bit.ly/44TQPb3

Changing patterns of nicotine product use and nicotine dependence among United States high-school students: The National Youth Tobacco Survey, 2014–2023 buff.ly/XL93VOm @drsarahejackson.bsky.social @jamiebrown.bsky.social @tattanbirch.bsky.social

Referrals are now live in Allegheny County, PA! Connect individuals with opioid use disorder to outpatient care, support, and resources. To learn more about the MATTERS platform, download our app or visit www.mattersnetwork.org/referral-platform/.

Join us for a FREE #webinar September 8: “Inside Adolescence: Substance Use Patterns, Predictions, Risk & Resilience in the #ABCDstudy.” Experts will share research findings on early substance use & explore potential protective factors that could prevent or delay it. abcdstudy.org/webinar-sept...

A 2020 SAMHSA policy allowed extended take-home methadone to reduce COVID-19 exposure. Harris et al found methadone overdose deaths dropped in large metro areas but rose in rural counties, especially without fentanyl. Results highlight rural treatment gaps. bit.ly/3IsUpRI

Frederiks et al report on a NJ-based naloxone training program (2018–2022) received 191 reports of overdose use. In 90% of cases, the person was revived. Naloxone was used by police, family, or strangers. Most helpers called EMS and stayed with the victim, showing program success. bit.ly/4kzpKzt

A new study by @ucl-targ.bsky.social shows that between 2017–2024, motives for reducing alcohol consumption among risky drinkers in England shifted, with cost and social factors nearly doubling. Health concerns stayed the most common motive. lnkd.in/ehE2k3wQ

In a Safer Opioid Supply (SOS) program, Kolla et al found that most had prior opioid agonist treatment, often at high doses. Nearly all received hydromorphone, often in combination with long-acting opioids, in support tailoring high-dose scripts for those with high tolerance. bit.ly/4klgHlR

People in wheelchairs are getting arrested right now in the Russell Senate Office Building in DC. They showed up to tell Congress not to cut their Medicaid, because they cant afford health care without it. If you look closely you can see the zip ties on their hands. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid

The Relationship between Body Mass Index and Level of Response to Alcohol Across the Spectrum of Alcohol Use: Total Body Water and Beyond (new in @jsadjournal.bsky.social) @camhresearch.bsky.social @camhnews.bsky.social @uoftpsych.bsky.social www.jsad.com/doi/abs/10.1...

NIH halts grant terminations ‘effective immediately,’ email says www.statnews.com/2025/06/25/n... via @statnews.com

DADR's 2025 IF is here. DADR began in Sept '21. Last year DADR got its first IF of 1.9 - top 40% of all journals. The new IF is 2.9, top 20%. Why? A dedicated Editorial Board, thoughtful fair Reviewers and good science. Check out DADR for your next addiction science-related study: bit.ly/3ZIQ6Yi

check out DADR's new Issue - the first article on captagon is def stirring the pot - news you can use.....https://bit.ly/3ZHrPlB

Phelan et al found that 40% of people treated for SUD used social media for recovery support, mainly to build support and follow recovery content. Use was higher among women and younger adults. Most found groups independently and engaged regularly. More research on efficacy is needed.

This review by Miller-Perusse et al found mixed evidence for an overall minority stress–stimulant use association among US adult sexual minority men. Specific associations between enacted stigma and methamphetamine use as well as internalized stigma and cocaine/crack cocaine use were supported.

Just published in DADR by Crandal et al: MEET, an engagement intervention, improved transitions in SUD treatment. Participants were 79% more likely to connect to step-down care—an important systems challenge in recovery. Findings support scalable, low-burden strategy to boost treatment engagement.

Just published in DADR by Crandal et al: MEET, an engagement intervention, improved transitions in SUD treatment. Participants were 79% more likely to connect to step-down care—an important systems challenge in recovery. Findings support scalable, low-burden strategy to boost treatment engagement.

This review by Miller-Perusse et al found mixed evidence for an overall minority stress–stimulant use association among US adult sexual minority men. Specific associations between enacted stigma and methamphetamine use as well as internalized stigma and cocaine/crack cocaine use were supported.

Coles et al, secondary analysis examines the impact of illicit stimulant use on MOUD treatment outcomes. By analyzing baseline characteristics and treatment results, the study highlights the challenges faced by individuals who test + for stimulants at treatment initiation. Link: bit.ly/4jMsREh