If you are applying for a PhD studentship or fellowship through the SSA, watch our webinars on 'How to get shortlisted': www.youtube.com/@Societyfort... | Featuring @robcalder.bsky.social @melissaoldham.bsky.social @ptoner.bsky.social

Three members of the Bristol Evidence Synthesis Group highlight unanswered questions that should guide further research into treating cannabis use disorder tinyurl.com/49vfftv9 | @franspi.bsky.social

Discover Addiction Lives – an interview series that aims to preserve the memories and experiences of people who work in the field of addiction. The latest interview is with Editor-in-Chief of the African Journal of Drug and Alcohol Studies, Professor Isidore Obot tinyurl.com/mpnn3s9f

Dr Emmert Roberts, Senior Clinical Lecturer with the IoPPN, with Dr Elle Wadsworth on his recent research examining the characteristics of drug-related deaths among individuals identified as LGBTQ+ in the United Kingdom, in this new podcast from @addiction-ssa.org. shows.acast.com/addiction-au...

In the latest episode of Addiction Audio, Emmert Roberts from @kingsioppn.bsky.social talks about the importance of examining drug-related deaths among people in the LGBTQ+ community tinyurl.com/58rn2tm5 | Addiction Audio is the podcast from @addictionjournal.bsky.social

As a current Deputy Stats & Methods Editor for Addiction, I can vouch for this being a good way of finding out what cool and interesting stuff people are up to. These are also paid positions. Also note that the call includes epidemiologists and health economists, not just statisticians.

Apply to join the @addictionjournal.bsky.social team as a Deputy Statistics and Methodology Editor tinyurl.com/427u7tu6

📢 New on the SARG Blog! Ellen McGrane discusses an @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social project exploring how to integrate alcohol dependence into policy modelling. The team worked with policymakers and people with lived experience to develop a roadmap for more equitable models. #AlcoholPolicy

The association between family environment and food addiction in children and adolescents: A prospective cohort study buff.ly/gBZ2VOv

Are you an NMAHP (Nurse, Midwife, Allied Health Professional, Health Scientist, Pharmacist or Psychologist considering a career in mental health research? Our upcoming research showcase explores the different opportunities within research & how to begin 🚨 Register below 👇 buff.ly/6Qiprvd

Addiction is currently seeking to expand its pool of Statistics & Methodology Editors - please see here for more details, including how to apply www.addictionjournal.org/newsroom/dep...

The SSA is now accepting applications for full-time PhD studentships. Funding will include a stipend (living allowance), tuition fees, and research and training costs. Find out how to apply: tinyurl.com/y3n5dvk2

In the latest episode of Addiction Audio, Zachary Bryant talks about the relationship between MDMA (or ecstasy) use in youth adulthood, and anxiety or depressive disorders in later adult life tinyurl.com/7sr9a3d7 | Addiction Audio is the podcast from @addictionjournal.bsky.social

An upcoming webinar will guide early and mid-career researchers through the process of developing strong applications for research grants. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/mrwmzk7k

Really interesting opinion piece in @addictionjournal.bsky.social here from some of my colleagues looking at the potential benefits and risks/challenges of no/lo alcohol products for very heavy drinkers and those in recovery: doi.org/10.1111/add....

In the latest episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Albert Burgess-Hull talks about the benefits and drawbacks of two types of buprenorphine treatment tinyurl.com/523eeams | Addiction Audio is the podcast from @addictionjournal.bsky.social

Grateful to the Society for the Study of Addiction (@addiction-ssa.org) for awarding me the Fred Yates Prize for Early Career Researchers 2025 in recognition of my “significant impact on the regulation of addictive elements in video games.”

Huge thanks to everyone who joined our symposium on alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks at the @addiction-ssa.org Annual Conference last week! 📸 @ppermanhowe.bsky.social @abi-stevely.bsky.social Nathan Critchlow and Inge Kersbergen. Find out more about our No/Lo Project: sarg-sheffield.ac.uk/no-lo

🎓 Last week I had the chance to share my research at the SSA conference in Newcastle. I presented the rationale & methods behind my longitudinal study on menopause & alcohol use (results pending). 🌸 It was great meeting new people & the level of presentations was incredible! @addiction-ssa.org

Miriam Hillyard is sharing the findings of her qualitative study on sexual minority (LGBQ+) women's experiences of addiction and recovery. This is part of our session on 'Capturing and working with experience', chaired by Steve Sharman

We're hearing from Louise Durand on prescription drug misuse in Ireland as part of the session: 'Hidden dangers: Opioids, benzodiazepines, and the prescription drug crisis'. Her study found pregabalin showed the fastest growing harms, and benzodiazepines the largest burden over a 10-year period

We’re speaking to Anne Lingford-Hughes about a partnership between the Office for Life Sciences and the SSA to develop the next generation of leaders in addiction science. Read more about the programme here: www.addiction-ssa.org/funding/flag...

@leonxiao.com presents gambling data on social media ads and low compliance. Highlights #Brexit means disclosure of such data is now voluntary for UK context #SSA2025

Second day of the @addiction-ssa.org conference begins with a session on Emerging frontiers in behavioural addictions. Prof. Henrietta Bowden-Jones starts with an overview of gambling treatment in the UK from the first national gambling clinic in 2008 to NICE guidelines in 2024.

It's day two of our conference, opened by Prof Henrietta Bowden-Jones (OBE), who is discussing the prevalence rate of gambling. She set up the first NHS treatment centre in the UK for the treatment of gambling disorder in 2008.

Wrapping up day one of the conference is Prof. Trevor Robbins with this year's Society Lecture. He is discussing the crossover between impulsivity and compulsivity in different conditions. Chaired by SSA President @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social

Our lively poster session is an opportunity for researchers to present their work, covering a wide variety of addiction science topics. The winners will be announced tomorrow.

Editors Jo Neale and Jo Kesten facilitating their workshop, 'Publishing qualitative papers in Addiction journal: Giving your manuscript its best chance of acceptance,' offering an insight into the journal’s expectations and guidance through the process.

Come and see the RELEASE findings with @kjellgren.bsky.social at @addiction-ssa.org #SSA2025 #JusticeHealth

A packed room for the session 'Neuropsychology of addiction: Cravings, cognition, and control' with chair Karen Ersche and speakers: Eileen Brobbin, Paolo Deluca, Martine Skumlien Michal Graczyk and Tsen Vei Lim

Discussing embedding and normalising Hepatitis C care in day to day work in the community with @hannah-family.bsky.social in our opening session

Joining the substance use research community at @addiction-ssa.org conference til tomorrow. Check out @kjellgren.bsky.social poster with early RELEASE results, examining substance use related health service contact on release from prison: prescription to A&E #JusticeHealth @sacasrstir.bsky.social

Excited for this year's Society for the Study of Addiction Annual Conference. I will be presenting our research on cue reactivity to no and low alcoholic drinks among risky drinkers in the afternoon session at 1:30pm. #SSA2025

The SSA Annual Conference begins today at the Crowne Plaza Newcastle. This year’s theme is ‘Celebrating Excellence in Addiction Science’, with two days of new research, workshops, panels, and networking. Follow along for key insights.

Speaker spotlight 🔦 Nathan's research focuses on how marketing affects people’s drinking habits and attitudes. Discover other speakers at the Annual Conference here: www.addiction-ssa.org/events/annua...

SARG researchers @abi-stevely.bsky.social @ppermanhowe.bsky.social and @mervemolla.bsky.social are heading to the @addiction-ssa.org Annual Conference to present some of our latest research into alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks. Find out more on the SARG website 👇 #publichealth #nolo

Today is our annual PhD Symposium – a welcoming space for early career researchers to share work. Thanks to organisers @melissaoldham.bsky.social, @sophieorton.bsky.social, Tsen Vei Lim, and Elle Wadsworth. Read more about the Early Career Research Network: www.addiction-ssa.org/early-career...

Id love to speak to anyone who wants to put in a PhD application to this call and might want me as a supervisor?? Get in touch!

Anyone headed to @addiction-ssa.org conference and wants to talk any of: 1) Artificial Intelligence 2) LEROs 3) Oxytocin DM me 🙂

New opportunities for addictions PhD and fellowships launched today! More on the website and more to follow. Watch this space....

Exciting news for addiction researchers: SSA have announced new funding schemes for PhDs and fellowships specifically on addiction to illicit drugs and alcohol. See below to find out more!

Great news that the Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org are offering fully-funded PhD studentships and fellowships. Get in contact if you're interested in applying and working with us in TARG: www.addiction-ssa.org/news/advance...

Do you have an idea that could drive innovative responses to addiction to illicit drugs and alcohol? Are you committed to a research career in the field of addiction? Apply for a PhD studentship or fellowship by 15 January 2026 tinyurl.com/5etmhm9e

Speaker spotlight 🔦 Dr Valerie Voon from @cam.ac.uk will present at the Annual Conference on whether compulsive pornography use is a behavioural addiction. Read more: www.addiction-ssa.org/wp-content/u...

📣 Introducing new funding schemes from the SSA and Office for Life Sciences tinyurl.com/mrxwrh8k | Applications for PhD studentships and fellowships open on 3 November

Speaker spotlight 🔦 Dr Polly Radcliffe, from @kingsioppn.bsky.social will present at the Annual Conference as part of the symposium, 'Reducing alcohol and substance use harms during pregnancy and motherhood', chaired by Dr @sophieorton.bsky.social. Read more: www.addiction-ssa.org/events/annua...

In the latest episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Monika Halicka talks about the effectiveness and safety of psychosocial interventions for cannabis use disorder tinyurl.com/ycxhmva9 | Addiction Audio is the podcast from @addictionjournal.bsky.social

The @addiction-ssa.org will soon begin advertising new PhD and Fellowship opportunities. The SSA’s Early Career Research Network has organised two webinars to support and provide tips for potential applicants... www.addiction-ssa.org/news/webinar...

Annual Conference speaker spotlight 🔦With just three weeks to go, we would like to introduce you to some of our speakers, starting with headliner Professor Trevor Robbins. Explore our full programme here: www.addiction-ssa.org/events/annua...

Are you an open science advocate? Or are you a little more sceptical? Our explainer post about open science details the movement and its aims. What are your thoughts as #mentalhealth or #addiction researchers? 💭