American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
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A venue for researchers to disseminate clinically relevant research findings and innovative perspectives in the field of addiction. Publisher @tandfresearch.bsky.social
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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".
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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.
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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....
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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....
Join us on Wednesday, 12/10 for an AMA surrounding neuroscience myths and substance use! AJDAA authors will dive into their latest publication and answer your questions.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Join us on Wednesday, 12/10 for an AMA surrounding neuroscience myths and substance use! AJDAA authors will dive into their latest publication and answer your questions.
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New AJDAA study finds cultural values such as #religiosity and ethnic identity—with respect to both exploring one’s identity and feeling positively about one’s identity—are related to lower #alcohol and #cannabis use among #ArabAmerican college students. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
December 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
New AJDAA study finds cultural values such as #religiosity and ethnic identity—with respect to both exploring one’s identity and feeling positively about one’s identity—are related to lower #alcohol and #cannabis use among #ArabAmerican college students. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Don't miss the latest issue of AJDAA, available now! Read about a new drug checking software, the role of stigma in treatment completion, and changes in overdose from 1999-2001. www.tandfonline.com/toc/iada20/5...
December 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Don't miss the latest issue of AJDAA, available now! Read about a new drug checking software, the role of stigma in treatment completion, and changes in overdose from 1999-2001. www.tandfonline.com/toc/iada20/5...
Don't miss the latest trending AJDAA Articles of the week! From debunking neuroscience myths to shockingly low MOUD rates in new OUD dxs, read the papers people are talking about here: www.tandfonline.com/action/showM...
November 29, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Don't miss the latest trending AJDAA Articles of the week! From debunking neuroscience myths to shockingly low MOUD rates in new OUD dxs, read the papers people are talking about here: www.tandfonline.com/action/showM...
New NCHA study finds ongoing risk of sustained #opioid misuse among college students. Gender-diverse students & those with severe distress face higher risk. Findings indicate a strong need for monitoring & harm reduction. Read the open access paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
November 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
New NCHA study finds ongoing risk of sustained #opioid misuse among college students. Gender-diverse students & those with severe distress face higher risk. Findings indicate a strong need for monitoring & harm reduction. Read the open access paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Don't miss the latest #FreeAccess papers from AJDAA!
Read a scoping review about #ketamine treatment for #AUD or a study of rates of suicidal ideation in individuals treated with #MOUD.
Access them here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Read a scoping review about #ketamine treatment for #AUD or a study of rates of suicidal ideation in individuals treated with #MOUD.
Access them here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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November 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Don't miss the latest #FreeAccess papers from AJDAA!
Read a scoping review about #ketamine treatment for #AUD or a study of rates of suicidal ideation in individuals treated with #MOUD.
Access them here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Read a scoping review about #ketamine treatment for #AUD or a study of rates of suicidal ideation in individuals treated with #MOUD.
Access them here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
In Medicaid patients with new OUD dx, methadone and buprenorphine were associated with >75% reduction in overdose risk. Only 30% received medication treatment.
Timely medication treatment is critical.
Study by: @treitlerpeter.bsky.social. newsroom.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/nearly-seven...
Timely medication treatment is critical.
Study by: @treitlerpeter.bsky.social. newsroom.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/nearly-seven...
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
In Medicaid patients with new OUD dx, methadone and buprenorphine were associated with >75% reduction in overdose risk. Only 30% received medication treatment.
Timely medication treatment is critical.
Study by: @treitlerpeter.bsky.social. newsroom.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/nearly-seven...
Timely medication treatment is critical.
Study by: @treitlerpeter.bsky.social. newsroom.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/nearly-seven...
A new study examined the #psychometric properties of an #opioid specific version of the DDPPQ, the Person-Centered Opioid and Opioid Problems Perception Questionnaire (PC-OOPPQ), and was found to have a consistent 5-factor structure www-tandfonline-com.libproxy.unm.edu/doi/full/10....
November 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A new study examined the #psychometric properties of an #opioid specific version of the DDPPQ, the Person-Centered Opioid and Opioid Problems Perception Questionnaire (PC-OOPPQ), and was found to have a consistent 5-factor structure www-tandfonline-com.libproxy.unm.edu/doi/full/10....
A collection of #Addiction Journal Editors have released the following statement to promote and encourage scientific advocacy in opposition to the current efforts to reduce transparency and equality in research. Read the editorial here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
November 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
A collection of #Addiction Journal Editors have released the following statement to promote and encourage scientific advocacy in opposition to the current efforts to reduce transparency and equality in research. Read the editorial here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
NEW Call for papers! Consider submitting your addiction and substance use papers to AJDAA. We are specifically seeking submissions in the area Understudied and Emerging #Psychoactive Substances, but other submissions are also welcome. Learn more here: files.taylorandfrancis.com/iada-call-fo...
November 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NEW Call for papers! Consider submitting your addiction and substance use papers to AJDAA. We are specifically seeking submissions in the area Understudied and Emerging #Psychoactive Substances, but other submissions are also welcome. Learn more here: files.taylorandfrancis.com/iada-call-fo...
A new study shows the #Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) remains stable over 12 months in Australian adults, supporting its use for tracking drinking patterns and treatment outcomes. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
November 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A new study shows the #Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) remains stable over 12 months in Australian adults, supporting its use for tracking drinking patterns and treatment outcomes. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
A commonly held belief is that the brain keeps maturing until age 25 and then stops, meaning that we should limit substance use until this timepoint. A new AJDAA paper dispels that myth and provides implications for #Cannabis use policy. Read it here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A commonly held belief is that the brain keeps maturing until age 25 and then stops, meaning that we should limit substance use until this timepoint. A new AJDAA paper dispels that myth and provides implications for #Cannabis use policy. Read it here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
New FTIR-based software made #drug checking easier to use & expanded access: 2,600+ samples tested, hundreds of first-time users. This software can provide real-time reporting to communities & health agencies. www.tandfonline.com/doi/figure/1...
November 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
New FTIR-based software made #drug checking easier to use & expanded access: 2,600+ samples tested, hundreds of first-time users. This software can provide real-time reporting to communities & health agencies. www.tandfonline.com/doi/figure/1...
People who use drugs and experience multiple adverse childhood experiences face a far higher risk of non-fatal #overdose. Addressing early-life #trauma could be key to more effective harm reduction and treatment. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
November 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
People who use drugs and experience multiple adverse childhood experiences face a far higher risk of non-fatal #overdose. Addressing early-life #trauma could be key to more effective harm reduction and treatment. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
New research shows racial disparities in #opioid use disorder treatment among U.S. veterans. Black veterans are less likely to receive buprenorphine than White veterans and have lower abstinence rates. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
November 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
New research shows racial disparities in #opioid use disorder treatment among U.S. veterans. Black veterans are less likely to receive buprenorphine than White veterans and have lower abstinence rates. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
NEW Call for papers! Consider submitting your addiction and substance use papers to AJDAA. We are specifically seeking submissions in the area of Evolving Paradigms in #HarmReduction, but other submissions are also welcome. Learn more here: files.taylorandfrancis.com/iada-call-fo...
October 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
NEW Call for papers! Consider submitting your addiction and substance use papers to AJDAA. We are specifically seeking submissions in the area of Evolving Paradigms in #HarmReduction, but other submissions are also welcome. Learn more here: files.taylorandfrancis.com/iada-call-fo...
Applications are due this Friday for the AJDAA Early Career Editorial Fellowship!
Learn more here: files.taylorandfrancis.com/iada-editori... and access the application here: files.taylorandfrancis.com/iada-editori...
Learn more here: files.taylorandfrancis.com/iada-editori... and access the application here: files.taylorandfrancis.com/iada-editori...
October 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Applications are due this Friday for the AJDAA Early Career Editorial Fellowship!
Learn more here: files.taylorandfrancis.com/iada-editori... and access the application here: files.taylorandfrancis.com/iada-editori...
Learn more here: files.taylorandfrancis.com/iada-editori... and access the application here: files.taylorandfrancis.com/iada-editori...
It's #SoberOctober! Spend time this month learning about the benefits of practicing reductions in your drinking and about the role of support groups in recovery with this AJDAA paper: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
October 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
It's #SoberOctober! Spend time this month learning about the benefits of practicing reductions in your drinking and about the role of support groups in recovery with this AJDAA paper: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Interested in learning more about #Prevention? Read this letter to the editor on strategies to address co-occurring behavioral health needs among justice-involved youth #SubstanceUseAndMisusePreventionMonth www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
October 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Interested in learning more about #Prevention? Read this letter to the editor on strategies to address co-occurring behavioral health needs among justice-involved youth #SubstanceUseAndMisusePreventionMonth www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
AJDAA is now seeking applications for their Early Career Editorial Fellowship! Applications are due by October 31, 2025. Learn more here: files.taylorandfrancis.com/iada-editori... and access the application here: files.taylorandfrancis.com/iada-editori...
October 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
AJDAA is now seeking applications for their Early Career Editorial Fellowship! Applications are due by October 31, 2025. Learn more here: files.taylorandfrancis.com/iada-editori... and access the application here: files.taylorandfrancis.com/iada-editori...