New paper in @drugalcreports.bsky.social: @brittneydawn.bsky.social, Tomko, Kirkland, Ferguson, Squeglia et al. report cannabis use disorder is linked to reduced oral microbiome diversity & unique bacterial patterns, especially with heavier use. #AddictionScience #Microbiome #MUSC #Cannabis

Led by Anna Porter (Mizzou), new study combines Dr. Squeglia’s K23 & R21 data to examine impulsivity, neurometabolites & alcohol use in youth. Results: self-reported impulsivity ↑ in alcohol users; glutathione may modulate this link. Read 👉 tinyurl.com/4drd5tda #Neuroscience #YouthResearch

Dr. Anna Kirkland was featured in @npp-journal.bsky.social Meet the Author series with @drfriid.bsky.social, discussing her recent trial: “Neural and psychophysiological effects of cannabidiol in youth with alcohol use disorder.” 📺 Watch: youtu.be/2J6GFCMtXcE?... #AddictionResearch #ClinicalTrials

Hi @bsky.app! 👋 We’re the MUSC Youth Collaborative. We study how substance use affects the developing brain and work to turn research into practical education and prevention programs for young people. Excited to share our work and connect with you here! #Neuroscience #YouthResearch #ScienceEducation