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? 💭

🚭 Experts urge a UK ban on cigarette filters, highlighting evidence from ASH’s surveys showing how filters mislead smokers, provide no health benefits and harm the environment. Read more 👉 doi.org/10.1111/add....

The SSA are running several webinars about key stages of a research career, including applying for a PhD, fellowship and research grant. These have a great speaker line up -I highly recommend to any addiction researchers!

New editorial in @addictionjournal.bsky.social highlights opportunity to ban cigarette filters in the interests of public health and the environment. Watch this explainer video: youtu.be/DmTDKb-1EZY | DOI: 10.1111/add.70200 @katieeast.bsky.social @hazelcheeseman.bsky.social @ashorguk.bsky.social

Sign up for webinars about three major milestones for researchers: applying for a PhD (28 Oct), fellowship (31 Oct), and research grant (20 Nov) tinyurl.com/d4vvxuc2 #AcademicSky #ResearchSky

The new study on addiction to ultra-processed foods is based on data from our National Poll on Healthy Aging and published Open Access in @addictionjournal.bsky.social : onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

In the latest episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Wei Deng talks about genetic risk factors for addiction tinyurl.com/4xa7b43a | Addiction Audio is the podcast from @addictionjournal.bsky.social

The SSA is hiring!! We are looking for 1 x Administrator and 2 x Science Communication Officers. Find out more and apply here: tinyurl.com/3smhh9n9 | #Hiring #Jobs #ScienceCommunication #AddictionScience #AdministratorJobs

Incredible news for building leadership and capacity in the UK which is so needed in addiction research! The best time for action was yesterday, the next best time is now. 💪

Really recommend applying to this @addiction-ssa.org scheme! I was able to visit @james-g-murphy.bsky.social and @katiew.bsky.social earlier this year and it was brilliant both professionally and personally 🇺🇸

The travelling scholarship scheme is designed to help students and researchers travel internationally, share knowledge, and network. Apply by 25 September: tinyurl.com/yc5vemr3

This is such great news for the sector and marks a huge investment in this critically important issue. Everyone at the @addiction-ssa.org is keen to start work on building the next generation of addiction research leaders. Watch this space! www.gov.uk/government/n...

EXCITING NEWS! @addiction-ssa.org has been selected to deliver the Govmt’s new flagship addiction leadership scheme, developing the next generation of researchers www.gov.uk/government/n...

Fantastic news for addiction science. More details to follow shortly!

The UK Government has announced £10 million in funding to support the next generation of leaders in addiction research. Find out more about the Addiction Healthcare Goals Research Leadership Programme: tinyurl.com/2sveeum8

If you are a current #PhD student or have recently submitted your thesis, apply to attend the SSA's annual PhD Symposium in Newcastle upon Tyne on Wednesday 5 November tinyurl.com/355ersv2

In the latest episode of Addiction Audio, @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social and Arun Sahai talk about their new editorial on #ketamine tinyurl.com/4r3rcbny | Addiction Audio is the podcast from @addictionjournal.bsky.social

Have you conducted quantitative or qualitative research on oral nicotine pouches? Submit a paper to @addictionjournal.bsky.social for the opportunity to be featured in a special issue tinyurl.com/26mjxvpp | Deadline: 31 March 2026

🆕Research from @uofglasgow.bsky.social shows how even lower levels of gambling-related harms are linked to poorer wellbeing. Find out more: tinyurl.com/4xybkamk @shwardle.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

We are delighted to announce our 2025 prize winners, Leon Xiao and Gemma Taylor. Find out more about the SSA's prizes and funding schemes: tinyurl.com/7m5d8yyn