Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers! Highlights include updates on #RARC and @rutgersbhi.bsky.social l events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ https://loom.ly/Nh5CKUk

Join us May 28, 1–2 PM ET, for the next virtual RARC Interest Group on Cannabis meeting featuring Malik Burnett, MD, MBA, MPH, presenting “In the Weeds: An Overview of the Cannabis Rescheduling Rollercoaster.” Details: https://loom.ly/V4TLZjQ

A new @jsadjournal.bsky.social study found that updated alcohol warning labels, especially those highlighting cancer and liver disease risks, may better inform consumers and encourage reduced drinking than the current federal label. Read more: https://loom.ly/W7SPXe0

Congratulations to the 2026 NTICe at @rutgersbhi.bsky.social Pilot Grant awardees! Special congrats to RARC-affiliated Travis E. Baker, PhD, and co-PIs on their project advancing precision TMS targeting for individualized reward circuit modulation. Read more: https://loom.ly/Si0uskU

Intravenous Buprenorphine Reversed Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression Without Precipitating Withdrawal in Emergency Department Patients (new in #openaccess @jsadjournal.bsky.social 87/3) by Anthony Spadaro et al. @rwjms.bsky.social @rutgersarc.bsky.social www.jsad.com/doi/full/10....

Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers! Highlights include updates on #RARC and @rutgersbhi.bsky.social l events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ https://loom.ly/Nh5CKUk

Join NJ ACTS and Rutgers Health SHP for Clinical Trials Day 2026 on May 20, 10:30 AM–2:30 PM. Learn from leaders in clinical and translational research, explore community-engaged initiatives, and discover new collaboration opportunities. Registration is required: https://loom.ly/6M-_qJ4

Can genetics help prevent addiction before it starts? A new paper from RARC Director Danielle Dick explores how close polygenic scores are to clinical use—and why the real question is how to use them to improve care. 🔗https://loom.ly/EItQN_A

Today at 2 PM (Virtual): Join the RARC Digital Health Workgroup featuring Susan Luczak (USC) on alcohol biosensors + real-time assessment. From transdermal data to estimating BrAC—what these tools can (and can’t) tell us: https://loom.ly/tvkzrXQ

Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers! Highlights include updates on #RARC and @rutgersbhi.bsky.social l events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ https://loom.ly/Nh5CKUk

TODAY, April 30 at 12:00 PM (Virtual): Featuring Dr. Jennifer Love – “Examining the Clinical Effects of Alpha-2 Agonist Adulterants in the Opioid Supply — The ED-EXACT Study" Learn more: https://loom.ly/_Z53PeY

Addiction Neuroscience Journal – Call for Submissions 📣 Consider submitting to Addiction Neuroscience (Elsevier), founded by BHI Director Gary Aston-Jones; Chris Pierce serves as Associate Editor. Open access | IF 2.2 | CiteScore 2.9 Papers + Special Issues welcome: https://loom.ly/mlY-eRs

Join us today, April 28 at 2:00 PM - Virtual - Frank Wendt, PhD (Regeneron Genetics Center) will present on identifying genetic variants linked to depression and the challenges of phenotyping in large-scale research: https://loom.ly/9CLrz2w

Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers! Highlights include updates on #RARC and @rutgersbhi.bsky.social l events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ https://loom.ly/Nh5CKUk

Addiction isn’t a narrow problem—and it won’t be solved by narrow approaches. RARC is advancing interdisciplinary research to improve prevention, treatment, and care. Watch: https://loom.ly/wZtcONc Support RARC: https://loom.ly/nC8zGCE Support BHI: https://loom.ly/jSF8feY

In this interview, the Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies Postdoctoral Research Fellow Emmanuel D. Thomas speaks with @jsadjournal.bsky.social Editorial Director Paul Candon about supporting authors and reviewers—and navigating a changing publishing landscape 👉 https://loom.ly/fzLvuQc

Lia Nower notes national estimates likely undercount gambling-related harm. With online betting rising, risks, especially for young adults, are increasing. More screening, research, and coordinated response are urgently needed. 🔗 https://loom.ly/ibJ-74M

🗓 April 28 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET Featuring Frank Wendt, PhD, of Regeneron Genetics Center. A timely discussion for those working at the intersection of genetics, psychiatry, and data science. Learn more: https://loom.ly/9CLrz2w

RARC Early Career Faculty Forum - April 24 | 10–11 AM (ET) An informal space for early-career faculty to discuss funding challenges, career development, and research pathways with RARC leadership. In-person + virtual options available. RSVP: https://loom.ly/bt_rPAw

Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers! Highlights include updates on #RARC and @rutgersbhi.bsky.social l events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ https://loom.ly/Nh5CKUk

A new study in JAMA Network Open shows Medicaid expansion significantly increased access to buprenorphine for opioid use disorder (2017–2023). As Stephen Crystal notes, expansion isn’t just helpful—it’s essential for access to care. Read more: https://loom.ly/NQJktY0

Join us for an upcoming Eating Disorders Lecture featuring Dr. Kelly L. Klump of Michigan State University. 📅 Friday, April 17 🕘 9:30–10:30 AM ET 📍 CABM (Piscataway, NJ) + virtual option available Light breakfast will be served for in-person attendees. RSVP is required: https://loom.ly/vlVa_Vo

BIG congrats to our Rutgers GREAT students presenting at #NCUR this week! 🎉 Gladys Paulino Moreno and Amy Morales are showcasing incredible work on relapse and innovative approaches to reducing drug cravings. Proud to see the next generation of researchers in action.

TODAY at 1PM: Translational Impact Workgroup Meeting Jamey Lister, Rutgers School of Social Work, will share examples of impact-focused addiction research, including community partnerships, data-driven implementation, & policy-relevant work: https://loom.ly/GEVhgrs

Excited to see our Nature Mental Health paper featured in Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly. Genetic risk for addiction isn’t substance-specific-it reflects broader brain processes. Using data from 2.2M+ individuals, we identified shared & specific pathways. Read more: go.rutgers.edu/up31fhi7

A recent Food & Wine article featuring Alfred F. Tallia @rwjms.bsky.social highlights the complex biology behind hangover symptoms—from inflammation to disrupted sleep. The takeaway: moderation is the only reliable prevention: https://loom.ly/IDK2TU8

Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers! Highlights include updates on #RARC and @rutgersbhi.bsky.social l events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ https://loom.ly/Nh5CKUk

April 15: Translational Impact Workgroup Meeting Join us for the next meeting ft Jamey Lister, Rutgers School of Social Work, who will share examples of impact-focused addiction research, including community partnerships, data-driven implementation, & policy-relevant work: https://loom.ly/GEVhgrs

Delta-8 THC products are rapidly growing in popularity—but new research in @jsadjournal.bsky.social shows inconsistent labeling, high doses, and youth-appealing marketing. Read more: https://loom.ly/e5WedXI

TODAY (April 8) at 1:00PM 📣 Featuring trainee research talks, keynote by Dr. Debra Bangasser, and an undergraduate poster session + reception. In-person + virtual options available. Learn more and register: https://loom.ly/7pXoJso

Congratulations to Dr. Peggy Swarbrick @rutgersgsapp.bsky.social on receiving the #NJAMHAA Trailblazer in Wellness Award! 🏆️ Dr. Swarbrick will be recognized in April at the #NJAMHAA75 Spring Conference.

Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers! Highlights include updates on #RARC and @rutgersbhi.bsky.social l events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ https://loom.ly/Nh5CKUk

Join us for an upcoming Eating Disorders Lecture featuring Dr. Kelly L. Klump of Michigan State University. 📅 Friday, April 17 🕘 9:30–10:30 AM ET 📍 CABM (Piscataway, NJ) + virtual option available Light breakfast will be served for in-person attendees. RSVP is required: https://loom.ly/vlVa_Vo

Join us today (April 2) from 3–4 PM ET for the next RARC Digital Health Workgroup, featuring Dr. Johannes Thrul. He’ll discuss digital & mobile health approaches for tobacco cessation and health behavior change, including real-time data collection methods like EMA: https://loom.ly/hXKrkRo

New research (2.2M+ participants) led by RARC/Rutgers scientists is reshaping addiction genetics. Risk isn’t just substance-specific,it’s largely driven by brain systems tied to reward + impulse control. Findings highlight a shared externalizing pathway across substances: https://loom.ly/LrPTk78

Join us April 8 for the TARP Annual Symposium! Featuring trainee research talks, keynote by Dr. Debra Bangasser, and an undergraduate poster session + reception. In-person + virtual options available. Learn more and register: https://loom.ly/7pXoJso

Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers! Highlights include updates on #RARC and @rutgersbhi.bsky.social l events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ https://loom.ly/FQnNcmw

Wednesday, April 22 - Join us for the Global Crossroads Symposium, bringing together leaders from the DEA, FBI, New Jersey State Police, and 800-GAMBLER to address pressing challenges at the intersection of mental health, illicit drug use, and human trafficking: https://loom.ly/u9DDxQw

Join us for the Eating Disorders Lecture featuring Kelly L. Klump, Ph.D., on the role of puberty and ovarian hormones in genetic risk for binge eating. 🗓 April 17 at 9:30 AM ET 📍 CABM + virtual option ☕ Breakfast provided | RSVP required Learn more: https://loom.ly/vlVa_Vo

A Rutgers Brain Health Institute feature highlights how training programs—including RARC’s TRUE Scholar Program & TARP—are providing hands-on research, interdisciplinary collaboration, & professional development to prepare the next generation of leaders in addiction science: https://loom.ly/zd8xdZI

𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟓 📣 Share your work at the TARP Annual Symposium Undergraduate Poster Session on April 8 (4–6 PM) at the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine. Space is limited: https://loom.ly/gmexsuY

Happening Today at 2 PM (Virtual): RARC Psychiatric & Behavioral Genetics Workgroup Join Robbee Wedow (Purdue University) as he explores how genetics and everyday life experiences interact to shape behavior. Learn more: https://loom.ly/HV3OA8g

From undergraduates to postdocs, BHI and its centers provide an integrated training ecosystem, offering competitive training grants, mentored research opportunities, and interdisciplinary collaboration to prepare the next generation of #neuroscience leaders. www.rutgers.edu/news/undergr...

Early registration ends April 11! Join us for the Rutgers Symposium on the Intersection of Cognitive, Sensory, and Affective Neuroscience on May 11 at Masker’s Barn, Berkeley Heights, NJ. brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu/2026/01/23/r...

Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers! Highlights include updates on #RARC and @rutgersbhi.bsky.social l events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ https://loom.ly/gG-4IdU

🚨 BIG NEWS! New study in Nature Mental Health (Drs. Poore & Dick): Analysis of 2.2M+ individuals shows addiction risk is driven largely by genes shaping reward processing & impulse control, with substance-specific effects layered on top: https://loom.ly/ml-0aNE

Call for Undergraduate Poster Presentations 📣 Share your work at the TARP Annual Symposium Undergraduate Poster Session on April 8 (4–6 PM) at the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine. 🗓 Abstracts due March 25: https://loom.ly/gmexsuY

Join the next RARC Digital Health Workgroup on April 2 (3–4 PM ET) featuring Dr. Johannes Thrul from Johns Hopkins. He’ll discuss digital & mobile health approaches for tobacco cessation and health behavior change, including real-time data collection methods like EMA: https://loom.ly/hXKrkRo

Dr. Lia Nower (Rutgers Center for Gambling Studies) was featured in a Wall Street Journal article on the rapid rise of online prediction markets and their promotion on college campuses: https://loom.ly/gi6hD2g

Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers! Highlights include updates on #RARC and @rutgersbhi.bsky.social events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ https://loom.ly/4nTIRNc