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The first paper from our prospective trial evaluating cocaine use reduction as a non-abstinence outcome. TLDR: reducing cocaine use can promote immune activation. Stay tuned for more results soon! sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Please join us!! SURE is such a wonderful event to network with the substance use research community and hear about amazing work happening both here at UK and beyond!

This is a friendly reminder that abstracts for the 7th annual Substance Use Research Event (SURE) are due by December 9! Submit here: uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3E… See the flyer below for details on participating in the optional poster competition!

For anyone who will still be at #ACNP2024 tonight, please join us for a The College on Problems of Drug Dependence hosted reception in the Wildflower Ballroom from 7-8 PM. All are welcome!!!

Wonderful seeing @KatieWitkiewitz bring her addiction science and treatment wisdom to the PBS News Hour last night! APA Division 50 (Society of Addiction Psychology) APA Division 28 The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (plus, so nice to get a plug for reductions in drinking as a valid tx goal out to a national audience) pbs.org/video/rethinki…

Most late 90s video ever…and I 💚 🖤it so much. #RIPGeorge #RIPWhitney. youtube.com/watch?v=7Ejfby…

It can be challenging to publish data for very novel and innovative strategies. Kelly@ECP invites papers on technologies, behavioral/pharmaceutical targets, interventions and deployments, and ethical/practical considerations. buff.ly/3B5KlLk

Excellent federal policy decision to support contingency management, the only treatment that works for stimulant addiction. store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/…

This is a big, big deal!

Landed at PHL and so excited to spend time with my friends CSAR tomorrow!

How alarmed should I be that pubmed.gov is apparently shut down?

Taking on a new position at UK (but don't worry, I'll still be doing lots of research!)

Last minute study section cancellation has been deeply disruptive and troubling to those submitting and those reviewing alike but it looks like those cancelled meetings can start being scheduled again. npr.org/sections/shots…

Took a break from socials for Lent but this paper came out during that time, so I'm publicizing it now. Very proud of our team's work to show benefits of non-abstinence cocaine treatment outcomes! sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Research drives discovery at UK. Funding from the NIH makes a difference. UK Acting Vice President for Research Ilhem Messaoudi explains how this funding impacts Kentuckians. Learn more: research.uky.edu/news/research-…

⁦NIH⁩ funded research ⁦UK Research⁩ is critical to helping those affected by SUDs throughout the commonwealth and beyond! youtube.com/shorts/BTimGpQ…

Offering hope beyond addiction. Dr. Bill Stoops’ NIH-funded research seeks to understand the development of substance use disorders and find new ways to help Kentuckians. UK Substance Use Priority Research Area University of Kentucky College of Medicine Learn more: research.uky.edu/news/research-…