Identifying the neural pathways that link drug cues to relapse is critical to improving substance use disorder treatments. New work from my lab found that #CBD reduces cue-driven heroin seeking in rats, related to changes in gene expression 🧠👇 www.biologicalpsychiatryjournal.com/article/S000...

Catch our CEO @caitvw.bsky.social at @acnporg.bsky.social next week! Her Special Topics Session will tackle #SciComm in an era of misinformation with Yasmin Hurd @neurovoice.bsky.social & Lana Ruvolo Grasser 📢🧪 Caitlin will be at ACNP all week so email her to connect: [email protected]

Reclassifying #cannabis could expand research to understand its possible clinical use. At the same time, it’s important to remain thoughtful about potential addiction & mental health risks, particularly for adolescents & young adults. More in @newsweek.com: www.newsweek.com/is-donald-tr...

#Cannabis should not be treated like a medical panacea. Like any other treatment, we need strong evidence of its safety & efficacy before confidently supporting its use for medical conditions. A recent review from Dr. Kevin Hill highlights the knowledge gaps we still need to fill: bit.ly/3Ksrui6

Current research continues to emphasize that adolescents should not be consuming #cannabis and need to be better educated about its health impacts 🧠 Read more about the mental and physical effects of cannabis use on the brain ⬇️ www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/addi...

GREAT PRESENTATION by @neurovoice.bsky.social at Mount SInai's Dean's Select Seminar Series. An exciting talk about how @mountsinainyc.bsky.social's translational efforts in #Addiction research are contributing to the development of treatments that can truly make a difference in patients' lives.

Happy to share that our Comprehensive Adolescent Rehabilitation and Education Service (CARES) is now in a new location where we're better equipped to help youth facing mental health and substance use challenges. Congratulations to the team, and special shout out to CARES Director, Shilpa Taufique 🎉

I'm looking forward to speaking at Mount Sinai's Dean's Select Seminar Series on October 6. I'll be talking about the translational efforts in addiction research that contribute to the development of treatments 🧠 More information: friedmanbrain.icahn.mssm.edu/deans-select... See you there!

Highly potent #cannabis products have become ubiquitous and commonplace, but now that these products are legal, many people are consuming them without knowing the risks they may pose. Read more 👇

Adolescents are gaining access to #cannabis at a younger age, have a plethora of ways to ingest it, and are consuming dangerously high concentrations of THC. This greatly impacts young, developing brains 🧠 Learn more on Mount Sinai's Road to Resilience: www.mountsinai.org/about/newsro...

I recently had the pleasure of meeting tennis player Amanda Anisimova! 🤩 🎾 I'm so inspired by her persistence & resilience. As scientists, we can learn a lot from her on how to handle victory & defeat. Win or lose in the research game, let’s grow with grace & keep showing up.

The #cannabis landscape has changed. High THC concentrations in today's products have profound effects on the brain 🧠 I spoke with Doug Bopst on The Adversity Advantage about the risks of cannabis consumption. #Neuroskyence 🎧 Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/bb/podcast/c...

🧠 We know that #cannabis use can disrupt adolescent brain development and behavior, but individual differences and THC potency can impact that trajectory 🤔 Read about current cannabis findings and future directions for research here: psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/...

We recently celebrated the graduating cohort from our CARES youth program. The commitment and strength this group has shown demonstrates how life trajectories can change with the right motivation and support and how our program impacts the lives of those seeking help. Congratulations graduates 🎉

We are long overdue for more research on the benefits and risks of #cannabis use. However, the urgency for better policies for product standards and public education cannot be overstated. We need to act. Read more in the American Psychological Association's June Report: www.apa.org/monitor/2025...

Our research shows how #cannabis affects the developing brain. I spoke to Dr. Delaney Ruston about how #THC exposure in adolescent rats alters cell communication vital for cognitive function. Watch more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2Eb...

I'm looking forward to speaking at @canacn.bsky.social's annual meeting tomorrow! I’ll be talking about all things #Cannabis, including our current preclinical and human research that is relevant to policy and expanding consumer knowledge. Come say hello! #Neuroskyence

To all those descending onto Toronto for the @canacn.bsky.social annual meeting, as program chair I hope you have an exciting meeting and enjoy our featured speakers @franklandlab.bsky.social @yulonglilab.bsky.social @neurovoice.bsky.social @turrigiano.bsky.social and Kerry Ressler #CAN2025

🤔 Today’s #cannabis products are shaped largely by commercial interests, which means consumer health & wellbeing isn’t always the top priority. I encourage consumers to evaluate these products & know the potential risks. Read more in @wcp.bsky.social: washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7624...

Today’s #cannabis has much more potent THC than in the past. How we think about & approach cannabis needs to change with this in mind - from policy & consumer perspectives. 🎧 Listen to my discussion with Julie Rose on Top Of Mind here: open.spotify.com/show/5P43AGN...

Our AIMS event last week was a hit 🎉 So warmed by the incredible feedback! Attendees shared how much they appreciated learning about #cannabis across clinical care, translational research & preclinical work. Special thanks to the expert speakers who made this event possible!

📣 Next week, the Addiction Institute of Mount Sinai is hosting the Annual Dr. Robert Newman Lecture, featuring the topic "Cannabis Across the Lifespan." Join us for a Keynote by Dr. Hugh Garavan and panel discussions with leading #cannabis researchers. RSVP today: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

In a recent episode of @issuesinst.bsky.social, I talked about the complexity of #cannabis regulations and the need for better policies and education for the public. Check it out here 👇🏾

✒️ I wrote a Behind the Paper post for @springernature.com about my lab's latest paper. Learn all about our exciting new work on how #CBD can mitigate #anxiety. #Neuroskyence Read the post here: communities.springernature.com/posts/unrave...

New Hurd Lab translational study used machine learning to identify the Shisa7 gene’s role in opioid addiction. This exciting work contributes to our understanding of the neurobiological basis of addiction. #Neuroskyence 📚 Read more: www.biologicalpsychiatryjournal.com/article/S000...

Despite cannabis policy having a direct effect on how the public interacts with #cannabis products, we have very little data on the public health implications of cannabis policies that have been instated over the past few decades. 🎧 Listen to the discussion 👇🏾

Bluesky, you’ve been so welcoming and positive so far 🦋 I want to share some of my favorite posts from “the bad place,” so everyone here can get to know me a bit better. Check them out below ⬇️ I’d love to see YOUR favorite posts, feel free to share them here! #Neuroskyence #WomenInSTEM 🧪 (1/9)

As the public's relationship with cannabis changes, so should national policy. Again, we call on public health officials to do more to educate the public on the potential harms of #cannabis use 🧠 #Neuroskyence Read about the @nationalacademies.org report here: reports.mountsinai.org/article/psyc...

New Hurd Lab paper in Molecular Psychiatry explores how cannabidiol can help reduce anxiety linked to specific triggers. Learn more about our findings 🧵 and read the full paper here: www.nature.com/articles/s41... (1/7) #Neuroskyence #WomenInSTEM #CBD

We loved having Christine Chan in the lab! Her passion for #STEM & her creative ways of teaching at ReStart Academy will inspire the next generations of scientists 🧪 Discover how the Summer Research Program for Science Teachers connects educators with hands-on research 👇🏾 #WomenInSTEM #Neuroskyence

Hello Bluesky! I'm the Chair of Translational Neuroscience and Director of the Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai. I study the neurobiology underlying addiction disorders & I'm passionate about using science to end stigma 🧠 Excited to connect with scientists in #Neuroskyence & #AddictionSci 🦋