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Policy Research Unit in Addictions
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Research unit at King's College London focusing on policies across addiction prevention, treatment, harm reduction and recovery. Directed by Prof Ann McNeill and Prof John Holmes.

🌐: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/research/nihr-policy-research-unit-in-addictions
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Our new video introduces the Policy Research Unit in Addictions, showing how our research helps inform policy and tackle the challenges of addiction and addictive products.

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Introducing the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Addictions: Research That Shapes Policy
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Several of our team are at the @addiction-ssa.org Annual Conference in Newcastle. Wishing all attendees safe travels and an engaging, informative event.
November 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Our new video introduces the Policy Research Unit in Addictions, showing how our research helps inform policy and tackle the challenges of addiction and addictive products.

Watch it on Youtube and subscribe for more on our latest research youtu.be/Qwp4VrnFfnk
Introducing the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Addictions: Research That Shapes Policy
YouTube video by Policy Research Unit (PRU) in Addictions
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November 5, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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SARG colleagues will present their research at the SRNT-E Conference next week. Esther Moore will share insights from the @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social 'Swap to Stop' evaluation while Hazel Squires will discuss the SPIRE project's work on e-cigarette policy modelling. #SRNTE2025 #Tobacco #Nicotine
SARG researchers to present at European nicotine and tobacco conference - Sheffield Addictions Research Group
Two researchers from the Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG), Esther Moore and Professor Hazel Squires, will present their latest findings at the annual conference of the European Chapter of th...
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September 3, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Research from @uofgsps.bsky.social @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social shows gambling-related harms affect not only individuals but also their partners’ emotional wellbeing.

More: gla.ac/4g98RLu
September 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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If you are conducting research on substance use or addictive behaviours and want to include the views of people with living and lived experience, email [email protected] to see how the APPIE network can help | @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
How can researchers work meaningfully with people with lived experience of addiction? Members of the PRU's APPIE network share 8 principles for ethical, inclusive, and impactful collaboration. Read more via the SSA blog below. #PPIE #AddictionResearch #LivedExperience

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This blog from the Addictions Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (APPIE) network offers insights from people with living and lived experience. Read it here: tinyurl.com/2vt4y86t
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July 16, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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🔓 Factors Influencing Co-Use of #Tobacco and #Cannabis Amongst Young Adults in UK Further Education Colleges: A Qualitative Study

@drhannahwalsh.bsky.social, Ann McNeill, Maria Duaso

doi.org/10.1111/dar....

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June 26, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Also at #ISSDP25, Martine Skumlien also presented an abstract on a randomised control trial protocol focused on the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of online training in opioid overdose management and provision of take-home naloxone #Drugpolicy ‪@issdrugpolicy.bsky.social
June 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Kat Petrilli presented an abstract on a systematic review of the effectiveness of training in opioid overdose management and naloxone administration at #ISSDP25 #Drugpolicy

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June 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Ellen McGrane spoke at #KBS2025 in Glasgow on modelling alcohol dependence. Read more in the below post from @sarg-scharr.bsky.social:
SARG colleagues are in action again this afternoon at #KBS2025 At 2pm Ellen McGrane and Damon Morris will be talking about modelling alcohol dependence, and the Sheffield Tobacco and Alcohol Policy Model. Modelling underpins a lot of the work we do here in SARG - find out more 👇
Modelling - Sheffield Addictions Research Group
The Sheffield Addictions Research Group uses computer modelling and simulation to evaluate policies, predict behaviour and identify trends.
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June 23, 2025 at 12:07 PM
It’s been a busy month for our researchers! First up, Sarah Tipping gave a talk at #CAGR2025 on the association between lower levels of gambling harms and emotional wellbeing:

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June 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The PRU in Addictions has released a Disclosure of Interest Policy. Download the policy document at the following link:

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May 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Advertising & gambling harms. Research finds evidence of a 'dose–response' effect.

Ellen McGrane, one of the PRU team, & colleagues have won the Royal Society for Public Health’s most cited paper award. Read about their work showing how gambling ads contribute to harm here: doi.org/10.1016/j.pu...
December 5, 2024 at 11:45 AM