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Addiction journal
@addictionjournal.bsky.social
Peer-reviewed research on alcohol, illicit drugs, nicotine and tobacco, behavioural addictions. Owned by the Society for the Study of Addiction https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/13600443
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We are seeking submissions for a special issue on current issues in cannabis use disorders. Read our call for papers and find out more onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal... Guest editors @jcousijn.bsky.social Tom Freeman and Valentina Lorenzetti
Addiction Call for Papers Current Issues in Cannabis Use Disorders: From Science to Society
<em>Addiction</em> is an SSA journal publishing peer-reviewed research reports on pharmalogical and behavioural addictions spanning many different disciplines.
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Drug use among people in prison: A global review of epidemiology, harms and interventions
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November 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Examining changes in the prevalence of cost-motivated alcohol reduction attempts in the context of a cost-of-living crisis and alcohol duty reforms: A population survey of risky drinkers in Great Britain, 2021–2024 buff.ly/feuVRNb @drsarahejackson.bsky.social
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November 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Heated tobacco product use and tobacco abstinence: A prospective cohort study
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November 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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📝New research on the illicit tobacco market from SRNT-O member @coralgartner.bsky.social and colleagues.
Trends and correlates of current use of illicitly traded tobacco in Australia: Evidence from a decade of national surveys
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November 26, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Repeated-dose behavioral intervention to reduce opioid overdose among overdose survivors with opioid use disorder: A two-site phase III randomized controlled trial @pcoffin.bsky.social
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November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Motivational smoking cessation counselling and community-based follow-up after hospitalisation for vascular disease: A randomised controlled trial buff.ly/SRMuN4C
November 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Another new @addictionjournal.bsky.social paper out today looking at trends in alcohol consumption in England and trying to answer the important question as to whether this has returned to pre-pandemic levels after rising during the first lockdown.

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November 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Social cognition in Korsakoff's syndrome: A meta-analysis
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November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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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
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We've got a new paper out in @addictionjournal.bsky.social led by @drsarahejackson.bsky.social looking at trends in cost as a motivating factor for people looking to reduce their alcohol consumption.

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November 21, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Contingency management interventions for substance use and addictive behaviours: Review of the United Kingdom evidence base
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November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Changes in clinical features and severity in patients presenting to European emergency departments with acute cannabis toxicity over the 10-year period from 2013 to 2022
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November 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Trends and correlates of current use of illicitly traded tobacco in Australia: Evidence from a decade of national surveys
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November 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy-based smartphone app for smoking cessation in China: A randomized controlled trial
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November 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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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
How the sales of oral nicotine pouches correlate with prices and respond to taxes on cigarettes and e-cigarettes
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November 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Efficacy of combined varenicline and nicotine replacement therapy compared with varenicline or nicotine replacement therapy alone for smoking cessation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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November 19, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Electrophysiological sexual dimorphism as an early risk marker of alcohol use in adolescence: A longitudinal neuroimaging study
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November 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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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
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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
Proportions and correlates of high-risk cannabis use in Australia—A cross-sectional analysis of the 2022–2023 National Drug Strategy Household Survey
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November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Cannabis vaping and mental health: The association of Δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol with anxiety and depressive symptoms—Findings from the United States National Youth Tobacco Survey (2021–2023)
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November 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Clinicians: Should patients at high risk of alcohol harm use no and low-alcohol drinks?

New research highlights the need for nuanced guidance beyond zero-tolerance, considering non-abstinence goals and harm reduction:
Zero tolerance for 0%? How should clinicians and other practitioners respond to the use of alcohol‐free and low‐alcohol products in higher risk groups
Alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks (no/lo drinks) are now widely available and popular with consumers in high-income countries; however, it is unclear whether clinicians and others working to…
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November 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Our new paper discusses the challenge of how clinicians and other treatment providers should respond to the use of alcohol-free and low-alcohol (no/lo) products by patients with, or at risk of developing, severe alcohol-related health problems including AUD and ARLD. #PublicHealth #AlcoholHarm
November 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Really interesting opinion piece in @addictionjournal.bsky.social here from some of my colleagues looking at the potential benefits and risks/challenges of no/lo alcohol products for very heavy drinkers and those in recovery:

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Zero tolerance for 0%? How should clinicians and other practitioners respond to the use of alcohol‐free and low‐alcohol products in higher risk groups
Alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks (no/lo drinks) are now widely available and popular with consumers in high-income countries; however, it is unclear whether clinicians and others working to preven...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:14 AM