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The five MOST read articles of the year in AJDAA! (stats as of 12/15/25; All are #OpenAccess). Continue reading in the thread for links and paper highlights.
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The five MOST read articles of the year in AJDAA! (stats as of 12/15/25; All are #OpenAccess). Continue reading in the thread for links and paper highlights.
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New study finds everyday discrimination increases risk for prescription #opioid misuse among adults with #ChronicPain who drink hazardously—through higher depressive symptoms. Screening for depression may help reduce misuse risk. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #PublicHealth #PainResearch
February 12, 2026 at 3:54 PM
New study finds everyday discrimination increases risk for prescription #opioid misuse among adults with #ChronicPain who drink hazardously—through higher depressive symptoms. Screening for depression may help reduce misuse risk. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #PublicHealth #PainResearch
Cannabis-related poisonings in U.S. EDs and hospitals rose from 2016–2019, even as most other substance-related poisonings declined. However, encounters for cannabis were less severe than other substances. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
February 11, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Cannabis-related poisonings in U.S. EDs and hospitals rose from 2016–2019, even as most other substance-related poisonings declined. However, encounters for cannabis were less severe than other substances. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
In the wake of British Columbia implementing a three-year pilot decriminalizing possession of up to 2.5 grams of certain drugs, a new study finds that support for such policies decreased. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
February 10, 2026 at 3:54 PM
In the wake of British Columbia implementing a three-year pilot decriminalizing possession of up to 2.5 grams of certain drugs, a new study finds that support for such policies decreased. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
New OSDUHS research shows teen binge drinking in Ontario dropped from 27% in 1999 to 9.6% in 2023. While the decline is significant, age & cohort effects still play a major role in these trends. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#PublicHealth #YouthDrinking #Ontario #OSDUHS #TeenHealth
#PublicHealth #YouthDrinking #Ontario #OSDUHS #TeenHealth
February 9, 2026 at 5:18 PM
New OSDUHS research shows teen binge drinking in Ontario dropped from 27% in 1999 to 9.6% in 2023. While the decline is significant, age & cohort effects still play a major role in these trends. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#PublicHealth #YouthDrinking #Ontario #OSDUHS #TeenHealth
#PublicHealth #YouthDrinking #Ontario #OSDUHS #TeenHealth
Saikosaponin A, a bioactive compound extracted from a plant commonly used in traditional Oriental medicine, prevented binge-drinking in alcohol preferring-mice and shows promise for future alcohol treatment research. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
February 3, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Saikosaponin A, a bioactive compound extracted from a plant commonly used in traditional Oriental medicine, prevented binge-drinking in alcohol preferring-mice and shows promise for future alcohol treatment research. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Kratom use is rising among adolescents and college students worldwide. A new #OpenAccess systematic review highlights regional differences, common polydrug use, and youth using #kratom to self-manage opioid withdrawal—raising urgent safety and policy questions. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
January 29, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Kratom use is rising among adolescents and college students worldwide. A new #OpenAccess systematic review highlights regional differences, common polydrug use, and youth using #kratom to self-manage opioid withdrawal—raising urgent safety and policy questions. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
AJDAA is please to announce the introduction of two new Fellows to our editorial team!
Our second Fellow is Dr. Bridget Hayes, an expert in long-term recovery/relapse trajectories. You can find Dr. Hayes on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bridgetbh...
Our second Fellow is Dr. Bridget Hayes, an expert in long-term recovery/relapse trajectories. You can find Dr. Hayes on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bridgetbh...
January 28, 2026 at 3:54 PM
AJDAA is please to announce the introduction of two new Fellows to our editorial team!
Our second Fellow is Dr. Bridget Hayes, an expert in long-term recovery/relapse trajectories. You can find Dr. Hayes on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bridgetbh...
Our second Fellow is Dr. Bridget Hayes, an expert in long-term recovery/relapse trajectories. You can find Dr. Hayes on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bridgetbh...
AJDAA is please to announce the introduction of two new Fellows to our editorial team!
Up first is Dr. Vinit Patel, an expert in global addiction science. You can find Dr. Patel on their LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drvinitpa... or their website: drvinitpatel.com
Up first is Dr. Vinit Patel, an expert in global addiction science. You can find Dr. Patel on their LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drvinitpa... or their website: drvinitpatel.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:54 PM
AJDAA is please to announce the introduction of two new Fellows to our editorial team!
Up first is Dr. Vinit Patel, an expert in global addiction science. You can find Dr. Patel on their LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drvinitpa... or their website: drvinitpatel.com
Up first is Dr. Vinit Patel, an expert in global addiction science. You can find Dr. Patel on their LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drvinitpa... or their website: drvinitpatel.com
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Gender differences in the impact of psychological distress on methamphetamine use disorder outcomes and treatment effect
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January 23, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Gender differences in the impact of psychological distress on methamphetamine use disorder outcomes and treatment effect
What leads to real social change? Is it worth risking your career to stand up for science? Listen to AJDAA EIC @d4dprorg.bsky.social discuss this on “Behind the Masthead." Click the link to listen to listen, or search for Behind the Evidence on your preferred platform. www.bu.edu/aodhealth/po...
Behind the Evidence: an addiction medicine podcast | Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Health: Current Evidence
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January 14, 2026 at 3:54 PM
What leads to real social change? Is it worth risking your career to stand up for science? Listen to AJDAA EIC @d4dprorg.bsky.social discuss this on “Behind the Masthead." Click the link to listen to listen, or search for Behind the Evidence on your preferred platform. www.bu.edu/aodhealth/po...
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"For the first time, recommendations for drinking were handled in a separate process from the rest of the nutritional advice, with two separate studies commissioned to inform the alcohol guidelines."
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Trump administration ditches advice to limit alcohol to 1-2 drinks per day
President Donald Trump's administration released new nutrition guidelines on Wednesday that abandon long-standing U.S. recommendations that Americans restrict alcohol consumption to two beverages a da...
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January 7, 2026 at 5:39 PM
"For the first time, recommendations for drinking were handled in a separate process from the rest of the nutritional advice, with two separate studies commissioned to inform the alcohol guidelines."
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New research from the US into risk factors for employment stigma has revealed stats concerning job rejection, doubts about being hired and perceived likelihood of being overlooked for a job. Do you work in HR or recruitment? How can we reduce stigma in this area? Read the full study: zurl.co/Yqgf8
Risk factors for experiencing substance use-related employment stigma among emergency department patients at high risk of opioid overdose
Harm Reduction Journal - People who use drugs report hesitance to seek employment because of stigma around drug use, which other forms of stigma may compound. We evaluated risk factors for...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:58 PM
New research from the US into risk factors for employment stigma has revealed stats concerning job rejection, doubts about being hired and perceived likelihood of being overlooked for a job. Do you work in HR or recruitment? How can we reduce stigma in this area? Read the full study: zurl.co/Yqgf8
From our editorial team and @tandfresearch.bsky.social to you, thank you for continuing to read and publish in AJDAA in 2025! We can't wait to see what amazing research you send our way in 2026.
December 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
From our editorial team and @tandfresearch.bsky.social to you, thank you for continuing to read and publish in AJDAA in 2025! We can't wait to see what amazing research you send our way in 2026.
Don't miss the latest issue of AJDAA, available now! Read about substance use among college and vocational students, sex differences in co-SUDs, and improvements to MOUD. www.tandfonline.com/toc/iada20/5...
December 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Don't miss the latest issue of AJDAA, available now! Read about substance use among college and vocational students, sex differences in co-SUDs, and improvements to MOUD. www.tandfonline.com/toc/iada20/5...
New rodent model study finds adolescent individual differences in initial ethanol sensitivity may predict ethanol withdrawal vulnerability. Findings can inform research identifying adolescent boys who are vulnerable to developing #AUD. Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
December 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
New rodent model study finds adolescent individual differences in initial ethanol sensitivity may predict ethanol withdrawal vulnerability. Findings can inform research identifying adolescent boys who are vulnerable to developing #AUD. Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
A 3-day #buprenorphine microinduction safely transitioned hospitalized patients with #OUD and pain—zero withdrawal cases, high success rate (87.8%). A promising way to improve comfort, safety, and retention. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#Opioids #AddictionTreatment #HarmReduction
#Opioids #AddictionTreatment #HarmReduction
December 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A 3-day #buprenorphine microinduction safely transitioned hospitalized patients with #OUD and pain—zero withdrawal cases, high success rate (87.8%). A promising way to improve comfort, safety, and retention. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#Opioids #AddictionTreatment #HarmReduction
#Opioids #AddictionTreatment #HarmReduction
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Read our American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse's most read article of the year! 👇
Coming in at the #1 spot, with over 4,000 (!!) views, you don't want to miss this review of alcohol use in women.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Read our American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse's most read article of the year! 👇
New study of medical #cannabis patients found 3 anxiety trajectories over 12 months: minimal, moderate, and severe. Minimal and Moderate groups improved, but not at clinically significant levels. Patients with anxiety may need support beyond cannabis alone. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
December 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
New study of medical #cannabis patients found 3 anxiety trajectories over 12 months: minimal, moderate, and severe. Minimal and Moderate groups improved, but not at clinically significant levels. Patients with anxiety may need support beyond cannabis alone. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
🎉NOW PRESENTING🎉
The five MOST read articles of the year in AJDAA! (stats as of 12/15/25; All are #OpenAccess). Continue reading in the thread for links and paper highlights.
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The five MOST read articles of the year in AJDAA! (stats as of 12/15/25; All are #OpenAccess). Continue reading in the thread for links and paper highlights.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:48 PM
🎉NOW PRESENTING🎉
The five MOST read articles of the year in AJDAA! (stats as of 12/15/25; All are #OpenAccess). Continue reading in the thread for links and paper highlights.
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The five MOST read articles of the year in AJDAA! (stats as of 12/15/25; All are #OpenAccess). Continue reading in the thread for links and paper highlights.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Happening tomorrow! Join us on Reddit for an AMA surrounding neuroscience myths and substance use. Join the subreddit here: www.reddit.com/r/askscience/
December 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Happening tomorrow! Join us on Reddit for an AMA surrounding neuroscience myths and substance use. Join the subreddit here: www.reddit.com/r/askscience/
Happening this Wednesday, 12/10! Join us for an AMA titled "Is 25 Really the Age of Brain Maturity? Debunking a Neuroscience Myth".
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December 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Happening this Wednesday, 12/10! Join us for an AMA titled "Is 25 Really the Age of Brain Maturity? Debunking a Neuroscience Myth".
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Join the subreddit here: www.reddit.com/r/askscience/
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Join us on Wednesday, 12/10 for an AMA surrounding neuroscience myths and substance use! AJDAA authors Bryon Adinoff and Julio Nunes will dive into their recent paper and answer your questions.
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Join the subreddit here at r/askscience
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Join the subreddit here at r/askscience
December 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Join us on Wednesday, 12/10 for an AMA surrounding neuroscience myths and substance use! AJDAA authors Bryon Adinoff and Julio Nunes will dive into their recent paper and answer your questions.
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Join the subreddit here at r/askscience
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Join the subreddit here at r/askscience
Persistent poverty counties (PPCs) in the US (20% of residents in poverty 20+ years) have higher rates of SUDs. Treatment providers in PPCs provide higher quality care, but #Medicaid expansion played an important role. Learn more: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @cvandenberk.bluesky.social
December 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Persistent poverty counties (PPCs) in the US (20% of residents in poverty 20+ years) have higher rates of SUDs. Treatment providers in PPCs provide higher quality care, but #Medicaid expansion played an important role. Learn more: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @cvandenberk.bluesky.social
A study at NIDA/NIAAA by @rani-richardson.bsky.social and @mehdifarokhnia.bsky.social examined an inflammatory molecule LCN2 in people w/ AUD and alcohol-dependent rats. Time-based differences in LCN2 levels were observed in rats but not humans. Learn more here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
December 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
A study at NIDA/NIAAA by @rani-richardson.bsky.social and @mehdifarokhnia.bsky.social examined an inflammatory molecule LCN2 in people w/ AUD and alcohol-dependent rats. Time-based differences in LCN2 levels were observed in rats but not humans. Learn more here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....