Many college students experience insomnia and may seek alcohol to alleviate their sleep issues. 🥱This #ACER Article of Public Interest found that poor sleep predicted more anxiety, and therefore increased alcohol use. doi.org/10.1111/acer.70080

Emerging Adulthood will be publishing a special issue on Advances in Recovery for Emerging Adults w/ Substance Use Disorders. Please consider submitting manuscripts. Due March 1, 2026 Special Issue Call for Papers: journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/cm... journals.sagepub.com/author-instr...

Gender-diverse youth are at greater risk of heavy episodic drinking. ⚧️ In this #ACER Article of Public Interest, gender minority stressors predicted same-day alcohol use and craving. Higher resilience is linked to less stress and less drinking to cope. 🔗 doi.org/10.1111/acer.70081

Prenatal alcohol exposure contributes to significant developmental disability. A recent #ACER Article of Public Interest found that alcohol-related impacts go beyond childhood: prenatal alcohol worsens acute outcomes of stroke in middle-aged female rats. doi.org/10.1111/acer.70079

Highlighting some #ACER Articles of Public Interest from July 2025—starting with this one: Drinking despite consequences is a core component of AUD. This study used a cross-species task in humans to examine persistent alcohol use despite reduced reward. doi.org/10.1111/acer.70119

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🧬 New in #ACER: In a mouse model of early-stage alcohol-related liver disease, the s-EH inhibitor t-TUCB boosted epoxy fatty acids, reduced liver injury and inflammation, and improved gut microbes like Akkermansia muciniphila. doi.org/10.1111/acer.70109

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Upregulation of E3 ligase UBR2 in acetaldehyde-treated C2C12 myotubes and its potential involvement in fast-twitch muscle atrophy in alcohol-fed rats onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

✨ That’s a wrap on #RSA_ISBRA2025! ✨ From groundbreaking research presentations to spontaneous hallway conversations, every moment reinforced the power of connection in our field. Thank you for attending! Your energy and commitment made this meeting a resounding success! Keep the momentum going!

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So grateful to @rsaofficial.bsky.social for the 2025 Animal Research and Ethics Committee Award! Not often do we get recognized for things that we believe in deep within our cores, so this one is really special! Especially at a time when animal research is under attack across 🌎 #RSA_ISBRA2025

Congrats @drjkhokhar.bsky.social on being awarded the 2025 RSA AREC Award!! #RSA_ISBRA2025 @rsaofficial.bsky.social

🚨New in #ACER: Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (DHA) protects cerebral arteries against alcohol constriction by antagonizing alcohol effect on BK channels in rats. Findings open the door for DHA use in clinical testing to balance consequences of alcohol on brain circulation.

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Had some really good conversations at the poster session today at #RSA_ISBRA2025! Thank you to everyone who came and chatted with me! 🥂

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#RSA_ISBRA2025 RSA Distinguished Researcher Awardee Plenary Markus Heilig, MD, PhD June 24th, 2025 at 8:00 am

#RSA_ISBRA2025 CE Workshop: Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Alcohol Use Disorders Strand 11 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 8 hour Session Led by Katie Witkiewitz, PhD, Ikela Moniz-Lewis Sign Up and Pay at the Registration Desk! Cost: $140

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🎉 Attending the RSA/ISBRA 2025 Congress in New Orleans? Come join the ISBRA ECI Social Dinner - all early career investigators & students welcome! 📍Brewery Saint X 🗓️Monday, June 23, 7:30 PM 👉RSVP: tinyurl.com/5n6z462p Spread the word & come relax and network with fellow ECIs🌟 @isbracomm.bsky.social

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🌟Know Before You Go RSA/ISBRA 2025🌟 We can’t wait to welcome you to New Orleans for the 48th Annual RSA Scientific Meeting/ISBRA Congress! Registration Opens 🗓️Saturday, June 21 at 1:00 PM 📍Elite Registration, Elite Floor Online Schedule: rsa.societyconference.com/conf/#sessio... #RSA_ISBRA2025

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‼️ New study in #ACER examines immune, behavioral, and neural effects of an endotoxin challenge in AUD. Findings reveal a blunted inflammatory response in AUD patients, with endotoxin exposure influencing cue-induced craving. More: doi.org/10.1111/acer...

Exciting update for the 10th annual Mark Wood 5K! Get ready for the Mark Wood "Move Your Body" Event—supporting RSA’s Career Dev & Training Committee! 👕 Score a t-shirt! 📷 Show off your moves & tag us! rsa.societyconference.com/v2/#card/cus... #MoveForMark #RSAMoves2025

🎓 Earn CEUs at #RSA_ISBRA2025 in New Orleans! ✔️ AUD & Liver Disease – June 22 | $100 | 4 CEUs ✔️ Mindfulness Relapse – June 24 | $140 | 8 CEUs Register Here: rsa.societyconference.com/v2/

🧬 New research shows polygenic scores can influence topiramate’s effectiveness in reducing heavy drinking days and alcohol-related problems. This study highlights the potential of precision medicine in AUD treatment. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/acer.70052 #AlcoholResearch #ACER