~ Thinking good stuff makes good stuff happen ~

Get in good trouble ~ www.nytimes.com/2025/04/01/u...

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Unreal

I’ll be giving my first ever conference talk! Come say hi on Saturday!

Insightful piece

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This exciting resolution from Rutgers University Senate is exactly the kind of model I think higher ed needs: a mutual defense pact of, in this case, Big 10 schools. They call for member institutions to create a joint defense fund and make resources available to any member institution under attack.

I wrote an op-ed about my experience as an early career researcher right now… TLDR, it’s pretty rough out there guys Thank you to @sufsnewmexico.bsky.social for inspiring the piece and to ABQ Journal for publishing

I’m one of almost 2000 signatories, all members of the National Academies Administration is weakening U.S. research cap | EurekAlert! www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Spread the Word Kalina ~

Stand up. Today I join with >1900 members of the US National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine signing this letter, as individuals, decrying the assault on #science by the GOP and Trump administration. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Thank you Kalina Fahey, PhD. for your phenomenal service to DADR. Under your direction, we have skyrocketed. Because of your work, DADR articles have hit the media multiple times. We will certainly miss you! Good luck in your new chapter. Sure to see you on bsky (and steal some of your posts)!

The latest issue of DAD Reports is out. Lots of good science in there including a review on the psychostimulant drug, fenethylline (captagon): Health risks, addiction and the global impact of illicit trade :

Thanks Kalina ~ Will do.

It really does only take 2 minutes. Come on, do it for Science!

CPDD works with policymakers to advocate and help shape legislation to advance our scientific field. Help protect our field by taking 2 minutes to ask Congress to take steps to stop funding cuts at the National Institute of Health (NIH) using the link: buff.ly/enwVQAA Your voice matters!

cpdd.org/meetings/cur... Did you know we have a special neuroscience track this year? Submit your poster by March 14.

CPDD members: We have a tie in the CPDD President-Elect and Board of Directors election! Voting has been extended until Friday, March 7. Check your email for details and make your vote count! Check your inbox (and spam folders) for message from CPDD

Thank you Jennifer - you are an Excellent addition to DADR's Editorial Board.

Do youth in your community know what to do if someone around them experiences a drug hashtag#overdose? NIDA’s new hashtag#teacher lesson helps students better understand what an overdose is, the signs to look for 👀, & how to respond & potentially save a life. go.nih.gov/6eaERvH

Leveraging pediatric visits to engage household members who smoke in treatment can be feasible & effective. Read more about the promising Electronic Health Record-linked intervention here: https://buff.ly/3QzZxEs #DrugSky #AddictionSci #PsychSciSky #MedSky #PharmSky

Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025! Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide! #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence

This is great research. We're launching our SSP very soon and are excited to provide sterile supplies to support people who use drugs across New York State.

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) may protect against ethanol-induced (i.e., alcohol) kidney damage by reducing inflammation & oxidative stress, according to a new DADR study with 30 male rats. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3X6uwM8 #PsychSciSky #AddictionSci #DrugSky #ScienceSky #PharmSky

For those of you interested in pulling excellent papers from this journal, I have created a public collection: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/myncbi...

Thank you for your dedication and service to DADR Dr. Peltier. You are a welcomed and valued member of our Team.

This #BlackHistoryMonth, it's important to educate ourselves on the history of race in addiction spaces. Read: "Racial Inequities in Treatments of Addictive Disorders"

Such an honor to have these scientists/researchers/clinicians on the DADR Team.

We're bringing you some more mandatory reading on substance use and race this Black History Month. This time, it's "The Opioid Epidemic: a Crisis Disproportionately Impacting Black Americans and Urban Communities" https://buff.ly/3Q10t4B #AddictionSci #DrugSky #PsychSciSky

Explore the rich history of African American resilience in addiction recovery. The Online Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment & Recovery preserves stories, leaders & movements that shaped healing. Visit today: https://buff.ly/40JbJr9 #AddictionSci #PsychSciSky#DrugSky

New study reveals sex-specific brain structure differences in #Cannabis use disorder (CUD), with key regions linked to cannabis-related problems. Findings highlight the need for tailored research on CUD's neurobiological effects. buff.ly/4jj7omX

DEADLINE EXTENDED to March 15, 2025! Submit to our special issue, "The harms and benefits of cannabis and cannabinoids in women and men and effects on their progeny." Learn more: https://buff.ly/4gvz45s #AddictionSci #DrugSky #PsychSciSky

The Society for the Study of Addiction have just joined Bluesky. Please give them a follow! @ssa-addiction.bsky.social

Whoops

White House rescinds freeze on grants (the one that was put on hold with a court injunction yesterday)

@estherchung.bsky.social @rnbluthenthal.bsky.social @alexkral.bsky.social @barrotlambdin.bsky.social 

In 2022, 44% of syringe services programs (SSPs) distributed safer smoking supplies. SSPs distributing supplies had more participant encounters and naloxone distribution. Safer smoking supplies are a key tool to connect people who use drugs to life-saving services. https://buff.ly/4fYGPR5

Providing safer smoking supplies is about engaging more people in needed health services

Wow!! Thanks to all of you who’ve joined us here! Bluesky really is the place to be!

Cannabis use in sober living houses is linked to increased alcohol use and related problems, according to a new study of sober living house residents in Los Angeles. For residents with alcohol use disorder, cannabis use may hinder recovery. https://buff.ly/424yt7q #PsychSciSky #DrugSky #AddictionSci

New study links sexual IPV to unhealthy alcohol use among women in sex work in Mombasa, Kenya. Findings highlight the need for integrated IPV & alcohol recovery services for this vulnerable group. https://buff.ly/3PAlBOC #PsychSciSky #DrugSky #AddictionSci

These guys are FANTASTIC!

Trust and stability matter: Men on probation for meth use and possession in Japan were more likely to relapse within a year if they lacked trustworthy relationships or relied on social welfare. Tailored support is vital. Learn more: https://buff.ly/4jg5Av8 #AddictionSci #PsychSciSky #DrugSky

Check out the latest study from CDUHR affiliated investigator Sugy Choi - Reproductive rights at the U.S. state level and medication access for pregnant women with opioid use www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

In Oregon USA, pregnant people who identified as American Indian or Alaska Native, younger than 25 and living in rural communities were less likely to receive medication for opioid use disorder than others. Read the full report by Camille Cioffi and colleagues https://buff.ly/4jfk9Pw

Using an ecological momentary assessment (EMA) protocol for teen smokers is feasible, reliable, and well-received. 77% compliance, positive feedback, and insights on smoking/mood tracking highlight its potential for interventions. https://buff.ly/3DE3Fju #PsychSciSky #AddictionSci #DrugSky

Thank you so much for your dedication to the dissemination of rigorous science (and to DADR)!

Rural VA patients with OUD are less likely to receive methadone or naltrexone but more likely to get buprenorphine compared to urban peers. Equitable access to MOUD remains a challenge. Learn more: https://buff.ly/4gKf4Nq #PsychSciSky #AddictionSci #DrugSky