Wishing our RARC/BHI community a holiday season filled with warmth, connection, and meaningful moments. We’re deeply grateful for your support and engagement, and look forward to staying connected and building together in 2026.

Recovery doesn’t end at treatment. A recent story highlights how meaningful employment and stable housing can support long-term recovery after rehab. Peggy Swarbrick @rutgersgsapp.bsky.social underscores what research shows: work provides structure, purpose, and stability. Read more: loom.ly/1gSTydk

Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers University. Highlights include updates on RARC & BHI events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ loom.ly/2Bnvfxk

The clock is ticking! This #GivingTuesday, help fuel the future of addiction research at the Rutgers Addiction Research Center. Every gift drives breakthroughs and brings hope. 💙 Donate: loom.ly/6zNrdrw #GivingTuesday #AddictionScience #RutgersResearch #RARC

TODAY at 2 PM ET! Join the RARC Digital Health Workgroup as we welcome Alexis Kuerbis. Her work explores substance use in older adulthood and digital interventions tailored to their needs. All are welcome to attend: loom.ly/4aqfRD0

This Thanksgiving, we’re filled with gratitude for our incredible community 🦃🍁💛 Your dedication, collaboration, and passion make our work meaningful, and we’re so thankful for each of you!

Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers University. Highlights include updates on RARC & BHI events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ loom.ly/CBHW5wo

🍁 The Fall Edition of the #RARC Community Newsletter is out! Explore new research, upcoming events, and inspiring community impact in addiction science. Read the full newsletter: loom.ly/rXGKh1M

Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers University. Highlights include updates on RARC & BHI events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ loom.ly/2sMm404

Big news for #RARC! @nbcnewspr.bsky.social featured our Leadership Council member Gene Barduson and Director @drdanielledick.bsky.social in a powerful story on the urgent need for more funding in #substanceuse #research. Watch here: loom.ly/24XBteE

Now Accepting Applications: Rutgers Training in Addiction Research Program (TARP) - Predoc + postdoc slots in addiction neuroscience. International applicants welcome. 📩 Send your CV to [email protected] Learn more: loom.ly/cFck6oA

Now Accepting Applications 📣 #TRACE trains postdocs to study how biology, psychology & environment shape alcohol use and its consequences—preparing the next generation of scientists to develop evidence-based solutions that save lives. Apply Nov 1–Jan 15. Learn more: loom.ly/_M2PJCE

@rutgersarc.bsky.social is tabling at the Resource Fair 5–6 PM! Stop by to learn about our latest research & initiatives. After, hear from Leadership Council members Creighton Drury (Partnership to End Addiction) & Lauren Sisler (ESPN). loom.ly/HqBam_o

What drives a scientist to dedicate their life to understanding addiction? Dr. Travis Baker shares the personal story behind his research and how his team’s new findings on reward responses in opioid use disorder offer hope for better treatment. communities.springernature.com/posts/from-s...

Tomorrow is the last day to register! RARC Translational Impact Workgroup · Mon, Nov 3 · 11:30 ET Hybrid (New Brunswick + Zoom) — lunch for in-person. RSVP: loom.ly/sfsI2C0

New! RARC Translational Impact Workgroup — Mon, Nov 3 @ 11:30 ET Turning research into real-world impact (policy, practice, partnerships). Hybrid: New Brunswick + Zoom (lunch for in-person). Co-led by Dr. Jamey Lister & Dr. Danielle Dick. RSVP by Oct 30: loom.ly/sfsI2C0

🚨Postdoc Opening: Addiction Neuroimaging, Motivation, and Interventions (ANMI) Lab at Rutgers with Dr. Suchismita Ray to work on NIH-funded projects in drug #addiction, biobehavioral mechanisms, and behavioral/pharmacological interventions. 🔗 Learn more: loom.ly/aerZ8fQ

Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at @rutgersu.bsky.social Highlights include updates on #RARC and @rutgersbhi.bsky.social events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ rutgersconnect-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/person...

Intravenous Buprenorphine Reversed Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression Without Precipitating Withdrawal in Emergency Department Patients (just accepted in @jsadjournal.bsky.social) @rwjms.bsky.social @rutgersarc.bsky.social www.jsad.com/doi/abs/10.1...

Parlays are booming, and sportsbooks profit most when bettors bundle legs. Rutgers data show NJ bettors lose more on parlays than spreads or totals, with 21–24-year-olds leading the trend. Read more: wapo.st/48sbbeM

Personalized Feedback in Parent-Based Interventions to Prevent or Reduce Adolescent Drinking (new #openaccess Perspective in @jsadjournal.bsky.social 86/5) @kristiejrutgers.bsky.social @mailysteers.bsky.social @rutgersarc.bsky.social @rutgersifh.bsky.social www.jsad.com/doi/full/10....

These events are for all TARP and RARC faculty and trainees, as well as collaborators and friends, so feel free to pass along the invitation to others. Food and drinks will be provided. Learn more: loom.ly/Wuwcjb4

Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers University. Highlights include updates on RARC & BHI events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ loom.ly/yYOmYTk

New RARC Digital Health Workgroup co-led by Drs. Kristina Jackson & Marilyn Piccirillo 📣 Kickoff: Dr. Kong on using #SocialMedia + #MachineLearning + #GenerativeAI to spot #Youth #Tobacco trends & inform #PublicHealth #SubstanceUse #MentalHealth. More: loom.ly/bhzORXk

Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers University. Highlights include updates on RARC & BHI events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ loom.ly/wCv6Cl8

Reminder: Tomorrow (Thu 9/25) @ 12 PM ET — RARC Interest Group on Cannabis Meeting hosts Drs. Julia Chen-Sankey & Meagan Robichaud (Rutgers INTS) on marketing of hemp-derived cannabis products. Open to Rutgers-affiliated. 📩 Request Zoom: [email protected]

The Rutgers Addiction Research Center at the Rutgers Brain Health Institute hosted its Fall Symposium on Sept. 5, bringing together neuroscientists, clinicians, and early-career researchers to explore groundbreaking advancements in #addiction science. brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/2025/09/16/d...

New study in Nature Communications: Higher THC in follicular fluid → faster but abnormal egg maturation → fewer euploid embryos, with potential IVF impacts. Rutgers’ Qiana Brown, notes the need for continued human research to understand cannabis’ reproductive impacts: loom.ly/h8ONab8

📢 Join the RARC Cannabis Interest Group Meeting on Sept 25 @ 12 PM (Zoom)! Drs. Julia Chen-Sankey & Meagan Robichaud of #INTS will present: “Marketing of Hemp-Derived Cannabis Products in the U.S.” Open to all Rutgers affiliates. 📩 [email protected]

#TARP Monthly Meeting with Dr. Kristina Jackson, Assoc. Director #RARC 📅 Date: Wednesday, September 17 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Dean’s Conference Room & via Zoom Learn more: loom.ly/beU0MxE

Rutgers Today just wrote a great piece about @jsadjournal.bsky.social. If you're looking for a good summary of who we are and how we got here, give it a read. Journal at the Forefront of Substance Use Research Turns 85: Founded in 1940.... @rutgersarc.bsky.social www.rutgers.edu/news/journal...

The next RARC Treatment & Recovery Workgroup Meeting is Sept 18 at 12 PM (hybrid – Newark MSB E609 + Zoom). Hear from the IRB, share works in progress & enjoy lunch in person. RSVP by September 15 to secure your spot: loom.ly/0BHZLxk

Last call 📣 Online registration closes today (9/3) at 5 PM. The #RARC Fall Symposium will feature keynote speaker Dr. Huda Akil, a world-renowned neuroscientist. Read more: loom.ly/obkPTFg Register here to attend on 9/5: loom.ly/EGW3YgA

Here’s a story on my latest paper on cigarette trafficking. The most common littered packs in NYC are menthol Newports from Georgia NYC-stamped packs came in 4th @RU-INTS.bsky.social @rutgerssph.bsky.social @rutgersarc.bsky.social gothamist.com/news/cigaret...

#NJACTS invites applications for new Element E Projects through the CTSA program. Funding supports innovative solutions to advance clinical & translational research. Letters of Intent are due Sept 15, 2025. Learn more: njacts.rbhs.rutgers.edu/about/elemen...

This September, we’re honored to welcome world-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Huda Akil as the keynote speaker for the 2025 RARC Fall Symposium at Rutgers. Join us as Dr. Akil shares groundbreaking insights into the biological roots of temperament—and how they shape our understanding of addiction.

High-potency edibles packaged like candy are fueling ER visits for seizures, hallucinations & breathing problems. Public health experts are calling for clearer packaging, lower potency limits, and stronger education to keep vulnerable populations safe. Read more: loom.ly/gikcw_U

Free webinar! 📆 Wednesday, August 20 at 12PM Explore how rural communities can build recovery ecosystems - connecting healthcare, jobs, housing, transport & peer support to help people rebuild after #SUD. www.eventbrite.com/e/building-r...

Congrats to Dr. Kristina Jackson on receiving an NIAAA T32 training grant! This 2-year program will train the next generation of alcohol researchers in genomics, digital health, community research & more. brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/2025/07/30/b...

Register now for the #RARC Fall Symposium – Sept 5 at Rutgers! Hear keynote Dr. Huda Akil on the neurobiological & genetic basis of temperament + addiction, plus invited talks, research sessions & more. Don’t miss it! 🔗 loom.ly/EGW3YgA

Understanding Fentanyl: A Clinical Perspective with Dr. Ethan Cowan We’re launching a new educational video series to help the public better understand #fentanyl. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mdpr...

Proposed legislation could legalize “iGaming,” letting residents play slots, poker, and other casino games on their smartphones. Dr. Lia Nower, director of the Rutgers Center for Gambling Studies highlights how broader access can raise the risk for problem gambling. Read more ➡️ loom.ly/NqVNVlI

Exploring the Utility of Personalized Feedback in Parent-based Prevention/Intervention Efforts to Target the ... (just accepted #openaccess in @jsadjournal.bsky.social) @mailysteers.bsky.social @kristiejrutgers.bsky.social @rutgersarc.bsky.social @rutgersifh.bsky.social www.jsad.com/doi/abs/10.1...

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 at the 2025 RARC Fall Symposium! We’re accepting abstracts for 𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 + 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 presentations on addiction science across Rutgers. Share your work & connect with colleagues! 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: August 5 🔗 www.addiction.rutgers.edu/open-call-ra...

Dr. Kristina M. Jackson’s new study reveals that heavy drinking is more likely on co-use days—and the amount of #cannabis used can influence alcohol intake. This research points to the need for prevention efforts that tackle both substances, not just one. 🔗 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Registration is LIVE for the 2025 RARC Fall Symposium! Join us Sept 5 for a day of addiction science, clinical insights & community connection—featuring keynote Dr. Huda Akil, a panel, lightning talks & more. 🔗 loom.ly/EGW3YgA #AddictionScience #RutgersResearch

Polygenic Risk for Substance Use Disorders as Predictors of Subst. Use Initiation Among African Amer. Youth (new in @jsadjournal.bsky.social 86/4) @juststrickland.bsky.social @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social @rutgersarc.bsky.social @brionm.bsky.social @dmh-bsph.bsky.social www.jsad.com/doi/full/10....

🚨Call for Abstracts! We’re now accepting submissions for the 2025 RARC Fall Symposium, taking place Friday, September 5 on the Busch campus. Faculty and trainees are invited to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations by August 5. Learn more: loom.ly/EGW3YgA

Come connect with fellow Rutgers Addiction Research Center (RARC) colleagues, collaborators, and friends TONIGHT at our meet-up! 📍 8 Block Kitchen & Bar, Hyatt Regency 🕕 6:00 PM 📅 Monday, June 23 📣 No RSVP needed—just show up! #RSA2025 #AddictionResearch #RutgersAtRSA #RARC

Measurement equivalence of the Marijuana Effect Expectancies Questionnaire-Brief across sex, race/ethnicity, and their co-occurring social identities for Black, Latinx, and non-Latinx... (new in @jsadjournal.bsky.social) @rutgersifh.bsky.social @rutgersarc.bsky.social www.jsad.com/doi/abs/10.1...