Danielle Dick
@drdanielledick.bsky.social
Professor, Dept of Psychiatry, Rutgers
Director, Rutgers Addiction Research Cntr
Author, The Child Code
Director, Rutgers Addiction Research Cntr
Author, The Child Code
@rutgersarc.bsky.social is tabling at the Resource Fair 5–6 PM! Stop by to learn about our latest research & initiatives. After, hear from Leadership Council members Creighton Drury (Partnership to End Addiction) & Lauren Sisler (ESPN).
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Campus Surge 2025: Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Mobilize Recovery is bringing the Campus Surge 2025 initiative to Rutgers University as part of a nationwide effort to address the challenges of substance use and mental health among college students.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
@rutgersarc.bsky.social is tabling at the Resource Fair 5–6 PM! Stop by to learn about our latest research & initiatives. After, hear from Leadership Council members Creighton Drury (Partnership to End Addiction) & Lauren Sisler (ESPN).
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New to NIH grant writing? Join the 5-session virtual mini-course (Jan 5–9, 2026; 2–3:30 pm ET) helps you turn good ideas into competitive K/R apps. Open to trainees, postdocs, faculty & clinicians at U.S. institutions (Rutgers not required): loom.ly/Yg9BkFw
September 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
New to NIH grant writing? Join the 5-session virtual mini-course (Jan 5–9, 2026; 2–3:30 pm ET) helps you turn good ideas into competitive K/R apps. Open to trainees, postdocs, faculty & clinicians at U.S. institutions (Rutgers not required): loom.ly/Yg9BkFw
Rutgers folks 📣 Online registration for the @rutgersarc.bsky.social Fall Symposium closes today at 5 PM. Join us Sept. 5 at Rutgers Busch Student Center for a full day of science & collaboration—featuring keynote Dr. Huda Akil, invited talks, panel, posters & more. Don’t miss it: loom.ly/EGW3YgA
September 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Rutgers folks 📣 Online registration for the @rutgersarc.bsky.social Fall Symposium closes today at 5 PM. Join us Sept. 5 at Rutgers Busch Student Center for a full day of science & collaboration—featuring keynote Dr. Huda Akil, invited talks, panel, posters & more. Don’t miss it: loom.ly/EGW3YgA
New article w/ @j9austin.bsky.social Genomics is moving fast –but how do we share #genetic risk info for psychiatric & substance use disorders in ways that help, not harm? We call for urgent research to guide best practices & real-world impact.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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August 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
New article w/ @j9austin.bsky.social Genomics is moving fast –but how do we share #genetic risk info for psychiatric & substance use disorders in ways that help, not harm? We call for urgent research to guide best practices & real-world impact.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Our Rutgers-led study followed nearly 12,000 youth from age 9. Key finding: while the home environment strongly shapes when teens first try alcohol, the decision to continue is driven more by individual factors like genetic predispositions and sensation-seeking:
www.rutgers.edu/news/study-s...
www.rutgers.edu/news/study-s...
Study Sheds Light on Early Risk Factors for Teen Drinking
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August 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Our Rutgers-led study followed nearly 12,000 youth from age 9. Key finding: while the home environment strongly shapes when teens first try alcohol, the decision to continue is driven more by individual factors like genetic predispositions and sensation-seeking:
www.rutgers.edu/news/study-s...
www.rutgers.edu/news/study-s...
#ThrowbackThursday to stepping onto the TED stage to talk about something that touches all of us — #substanceuse and #mentalhealth.
1 in 4 people will experience these challenges in their lifetime. In my talk, I share what drives them and how we can all be part of the solution ➡️ loom.ly/_SXgCAM
1 in 4 people will experience these challenges in their lifetime. In my talk, I share what drives them and how we can all be part of the solution ➡️ loom.ly/_SXgCAM
July 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
#ThrowbackThursday to stepping onto the TED stage to talk about something that touches all of us — #substanceuse and #mentalhealth.
1 in 4 people will experience these challenges in their lifetime. In my talk, I share what drives them and how we can all be part of the solution ➡️ loom.ly/_SXgCAM
1 in 4 people will experience these challenges in their lifetime. In my talk, I share what drives them and how we can all be part of the solution ➡️ loom.ly/_SXgCAM
Important read from Peter Attia, MD on why everyone—not just clinicians—should carry #naloxone. Being prepared can save a life. Let’s change the culture around overdose response.
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More laypeople are prepared to intervene during opioid overdoses, but misconceptions persist
Public messaging in recent years about keeping naloxone handy has shown considerable success, but more work is needed to overcome perceived barriers
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June 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Important read from Peter Attia, MD on why everyone—not just clinicians—should carry #naloxone. Being prepared can save a life. Let’s change the culture around overdose response.
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📖 loom.ly/92QRfa0
Honored to speak at the HELIX NJ Discovery Showcase about how we're using #genomics, behavioral, and environmental science to advance addiction risk identification. Exciting day for Rutgers research!
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#ThriveGenetics #RutgersResearch
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#ThriveGenetics #RutgersResearch
May 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Honored to speak at the HELIX NJ Discovery Showcase about how we're using #genomics, behavioral, and environmental science to advance addiction risk identification. Exciting day for Rutgers research!
Learn more 🔗 loom.ly/wAyOGyE
#ThriveGenetics #RutgersResearch
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#ThriveGenetics #RutgersResearch
I’m excited to be speaking at the inaugural HELIX NJ Discovery Showcase on April 29—a day dedicated to spotlighting Rutgers researchers and groundbreaking science. I’ll be sharing how we’re using #genomics to help end the #addictionepidemic. Registration is free and open to all: loom.ly/_n5hQow
April 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I’m excited to be speaking at the inaugural HELIX NJ Discovery Showcase on April 29—a day dedicated to spotlighting Rutgers researchers and groundbreaking science. I’ll be sharing how we’re using #genomics to help end the #addictionepidemic. Registration is free and open to all: loom.ly/_n5hQow
🎙️🧬 New Podcast Episode! I joined the Institute of Child Psychology podcast to dive into how #genetics influence traits like #Extraversion, #Emotionality & #EffortfulControl and why adapting to your child’s natural wiring is key. #ScienceOfParenting
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Unlocking Parenting with Science with Dr. Danielle Dick
Child Psych Podcast Episode #120 Hello and welcome to The Child Psych Podcast. I'm Tania Johnson, a registered psychologist, registered play therapist,
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March 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
🎙️🧬 New Podcast Episode! I joined the Institute of Child Psychology podcast to dive into how #genetics influence traits like #Extraversion, #Emotionality & #EffortfulControl and why adapting to your child’s natural wiring is key. #ScienceOfParenting
🔗 instituteofchildpsychology.com/unlocking-pa...
🔗 instituteofchildpsychology.com/unlocking-pa...
🚀Introducing #CARES: The Comprehensive Addiction Risk Evaluation System. #CARES empowers individuals with personalized insights so they can take proactive steps toward #prevention, #treatment, and long-term #wellbeing. #KnowYourRisk #PersonalizedHealth
Learn more 🔗 addictionrisk.com
Learn more 🔗 addictionrisk.com
March 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🚀Introducing #CARES: The Comprehensive Addiction Risk Evaluation System. #CARES empowers individuals with personalized insights so they can take proactive steps toward #prevention, #treatment, and long-term #wellbeing. #KnowYourRisk #PersonalizedHealth
Learn more 🔗 addictionrisk.com
Learn more 🔗 addictionrisk.com
New paper out describing the latest mid-life data collection on the longitudinal FinnTwin12 study. I cleaned and analyzed the first wave of data from this project (when they were age 12!) when I was a graduate student…and now they are 37!
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Alcohol use in Early Midlife: Findings from the Age 37 Follow-Up Assessment of the FinnTwin12 Cohort - Behavior Genetics
This paper provides an overview of the most recent assessment, collected in early midlife, of the FinnTwin12 cohort, a population-based study of Finnish twins born in 1983–1987. The twins were invited...
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February 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
New paper out describing the latest mid-life data collection on the longitudinal FinnTwin12 study. I cleaned and analyzed the first wave of data from this project (when they were age 12!) when I was a graduate student…and now they are 37!
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Tammy Chung from @rutgersifh.bsky.social is leading a 5-year study with $686K funding from @NIDAnews to explore the benefits & risks of medicinal cannabis. This research aims to improve clinical guidelines for safer use.
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#CannabisResearch #PublicHealth #Rutgers
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#CannabisResearch #PublicHealth #Rutgers
Rutgers Health scores $686K grant to study effects of medicinal cannabis use
According to lead researcher Tammy Chung, “With the rapid increase in medicinal cannabis use, there is an urgent need to identify patients who are at-risk for cannabis use disorder, which can occur as...
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January 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Tammy Chung from @rutgersifh.bsky.social is leading a 5-year study with $686K funding from @NIDAnews to explore the benefits & risks of medicinal cannabis. This research aims to improve clinical guidelines for safer use.
Learn more: loom.ly/RuAGl8Y
#CannabisResearch #PublicHealth #Rutgers
Learn more: loom.ly/RuAGl8Y
#CannabisResearch #PublicHealth #Rutgers
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The complete set of papers about Spit for Science is now available (paywalled). My original essay with Sarah Rodock Greer, comments by @stevendowns.bsky.social et al, @awaisaftab.bsky.social, John Sadler, Robert Cloninger, and @drdanielledick.bsky.social. Then a reply from us.
Project MUSE - Philosophy, Psychiatry, & Psychology-Volume 31, Number 4, December 2024
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January 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The complete set of papers about Spit for Science is now available (paywalled). My original essay with Sarah Rodock Greer, comments by @stevendowns.bsky.social et al, @awaisaftab.bsky.social, John Sadler, Robert Cloninger, and @drdanielledick.bsky.social. Then a reply from us.
Did you know? #Alcohol is a Group 1 carcinogen, like tobacco & asbestos, yet less than half of Americans are aware it’s a leading preventable cause of cancer.
🍷 Linked to 100K cancer cases & 20K deaths annually in the U.S. Learn more from the Surgeon General’s Advisory: www.hhs.gov/sites/defaul...
🍷 Linked to 100K cancer cases & 20K deaths annually in the U.S. Learn more from the Surgeon General’s Advisory: www.hhs.gov/sites/defaul...
January 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Did you know? #Alcohol is a Group 1 carcinogen, like tobacco & asbestos, yet less than half of Americans are aware it’s a leading preventable cause of cancer.
🍷 Linked to 100K cancer cases & 20K deaths annually in the U.S. Learn more from the Surgeon General’s Advisory: www.hhs.gov/sites/defaul...
🍷 Linked to 100K cancer cases & 20K deaths annually in the U.S. Learn more from the Surgeon General’s Advisory: www.hhs.gov/sites/defaul...
Thank you USC Institute for Addiction Studies for inviting me to speak at your annual retreat! Such an impressive group
December 18, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Thank you USC Institute for Addiction Studies for inviting me to speak at your annual retreat! Such an impressive group
Still have Christmas shopping to do? THE CHILD CODE makes a great gift for anyone who is a parent (or planning to be)! 😊🎄✨ Available at TheChildCode.com or anywhere books are sold.
#TheChildCode #Parenting #Research #ChildPsychology #MentalHealth #Family #EmotionalHealth #HappyHolidays
#TheChildCode #Parenting #Research #ChildPsychology #MentalHealth #Family #EmotionalHealth #HappyHolidays
December 17, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Still have Christmas shopping to do? THE CHILD CODE makes a great gift for anyone who is a parent (or planning to be)! 😊🎄✨ Available at TheChildCode.com or anywhere books are sold.
#TheChildCode #Parenting #Research #ChildPsychology #MentalHealth #Family #EmotionalHealth #HappyHolidays
#TheChildCode #Parenting #Research #ChildPsychology #MentalHealth #Family #EmotionalHealth #HappyHolidays
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🚨 To celebrate @altmetric.com tracking Bluesky, here’s a new (1st!) paper by Hailey Segal (not on here) onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... coauthors include me & @drdanielledick.bsky.social - it’s about the effect on prejudice of telling people what *really* causes psych illness #GeneChat 🧪
A Pilot Study to Assess the Impact of a Multifactorial Explanation for Mental Illness on Prejudicial Attitudes Towards People With Mental Illness
Public stigma and prejudice toward people with psychiatric conditions is highly prevalent and damaging. Explanations for the origins of mental illness can influence attitudes toward people with these...
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December 7, 2024 at 2:35 PM
🚨 To celebrate @altmetric.com tracking Bluesky, here’s a new (1st!) paper by Hailey Segal (not on here) onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... coauthors include me & @drdanielledick.bsky.social - it’s about the effect on prejudice of telling people what *really* causes psych illness #GeneChat 🧪
I'm looking forward to @jacksonlab.bsky.social Short Course on the Genetics of Addiction at @morganstately.bsky.social from January 13 – 16, 2025! Join me and other experts to learn about the practical applications of #genetic and genomic approaches to drug #addiction #research.
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Short Course on the Genetics of Addiction
Explore the genetic foundations of addiction
This course offers an immersive experience into the practical applications of genetic and genomic approaches to drug addiction research, spanning both huma...
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December 3, 2024 at 5:33 PM
I'm looking forward to @jacksonlab.bsky.social Short Course on the Genetics of Addiction at @morganstately.bsky.social from January 13 – 16, 2025! Join me and other experts to learn about the practical applications of #genetic and genomic approaches to drug #addiction #research.
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Does lowering the drinking age teach #teens to drink responsibly? 🚫🍷 In my latest blog, I bust the myths, share surprising #research, and offer actionable tips for #parents navigating the teen years!
Full blog here: loom.ly/7TNLAGg
#ParentingTips #AdolescentHealth #AlcoholUse
Full blog here: loom.ly/7TNLAGg
#ParentingTips #AdolescentHealth #AlcoholUse
Does Letting Your Child Drink at Home Teach Them to Drink Responsibly?
What research reveals about teenage brains and alcohol — and practical steps parents can take to keep their teens safe.
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December 2, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Does lowering the drinking age teach #teens to drink responsibly? 🚫🍷 In my latest blog, I bust the myths, share surprising #research, and offer actionable tips for #parents navigating the teen years!
Full blog here: loom.ly/7TNLAGg
#ParentingTips #AdolescentHealth #AlcoholUse
Full blog here: loom.ly/7TNLAGg
#ParentingTips #AdolescentHealth #AlcoholUse
I joined an informative conversation about how the sober-curious movement is gaining momentum as younger generations become more aware of alcohol's risks and its impact on health and behavior:
www.njspotlightnews.org/2023/09/sobe...
www.njspotlightnews.org/2023/09/sobe...
Sober socializing is a growing trend in New Jersey | NJ Spotlight News
Social events without alcohol are no longer by chance for a growing number of people. They’re part of a sober socializing movement.
www.njspotlightnews.org
September 27, 2023 at 7:17 PM
I joined an informative conversation about how the sober-curious movement is gaining momentum as younger generations become more aware of alcohol's risks and its impact on health and behavior:
www.njspotlightnews.org/2023/09/sobe...
www.njspotlightnews.org/2023/09/sobe...
✨𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬✨
To celebrate the 2-year anniversary of #TheChildCode, I'm giving away a copy of my book! Head over to @drdanielledick on Instagram for all the details on how to enter and grab your chance to win a copy!
To celebrate the 2-year anniversary of #TheChildCode, I'm giving away a copy of my book! Head over to @drdanielledick on Instagram for all the details on how to enter and grab your chance to win a copy!
September 27, 2023 at 7:15 PM
✨𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬✨
To celebrate the 2-year anniversary of #TheChildCode, I'm giving away a copy of my book! Head over to @drdanielledick on Instagram for all the details on how to enter and grab your chance to win a copy!
To celebrate the 2-year anniversary of #TheChildCode, I'm giving away a copy of my book! Head over to @drdanielledick on Instagram for all the details on how to enter and grab your chance to win a copy!