Society for the Study of Addiction
@addiction-ssa.org
The Society’s mission is to advance the scientific understanding of addictive products and behaviours and the use of this knowledge in policy and practice.
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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
November 20, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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
November 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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
November 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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
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
November 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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
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
experience', chaired by Steve Sharman
November 7, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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
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
prescription drug crisis'. Her study found pregabalin showed the fastest growing harms, and benzodiazepines the largest burden over a 10-year period
November 7, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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
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...
November 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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...
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.
November 7, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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
November 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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.
November 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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.
November 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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.
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
November 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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
November 6, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Discussing embedding and normalising Hepatitis C care in day to day work in the community with @hannah-family.bsky.social in our opening session
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.
November 6, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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...
November 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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...
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...
November 5, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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...
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
November 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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...
October 30, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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
October 27, 2025 at 1:22 PM
📣 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...
October 23, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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
@addictionjournal.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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
@addictionjournal.bsky.social
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...
October 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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...
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
October 15, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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
#AcademicSky #ResearchSky
October 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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
#AcademicSky #ResearchSky
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
September 22, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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