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The five MOST read articles of the year in AJDAA! (stats as of 12/15/25; All are #OpenAccess). Continue reading in the thread for links and paper highlights.
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The five MOST read articles of the year in AJDAA! (stats as of 12/15/25; All are #OpenAccess). Continue reading in the thread for links and paper highlights.
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When compared to matched Turkish controls, displaced Syrian adolescents under temporary protection in Turkey showed elevated rates of substance that were also persistent and age-concentrated. Learn more here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
September 16, 2026 at 2:54 PM
When compared to matched Turkish controls, displaced Syrian adolescents under temporary protection in Turkey showed elevated rates of substance that were also persistent and age-concentrated. Learn more here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
NEW Free Access AJDAA articles available until Dec 31st!
Read about how alcohol and smoking may affect your microbiome: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Can substance use prior to pregnancy impact our offspring? This study of morphine use in rats says yes: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Read about how alcohol and smoking may affect your microbiome: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Can substance use prior to pregnancy impact our offspring? This study of morphine use in rats says yes: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
September 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
NEW Free Access AJDAA articles available until Dec 31st!
Read about how alcohol and smoking may affect your microbiome: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Can substance use prior to pregnancy impact our offspring? This study of morphine use in rats says yes: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Read about how alcohol and smoking may affect your microbiome: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Can substance use prior to pregnancy impact our offspring? This study of morphine use in rats says yes: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Don't miss the latest OPEN ACCESS articles from AJDAA!
Learn all about the gut's role in alcohol use disorder risk here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Read about how alcohol use and hypertension risk are linked, and rates may be increasing here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Learn all about the gut's role in alcohol use disorder risk here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Read about how alcohol use and hypertension risk are linked, and rates may be increasing here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
September 15, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Don't miss the latest OPEN ACCESS articles from AJDAA!
Learn all about the gut's role in alcohol use disorder risk here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Read about how alcohol use and hypertension risk are linked, and rates may be increasing here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Learn all about the gut's role in alcohol use disorder risk here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Read about how alcohol use and hypertension risk are linked, and rates may be increasing here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
With rates of prescription #stimulant use increasing, it's important to examine rates of risky stimulant use across time. This study found risky adolescent prescription stimulant use has increased among females specifically from 2002-2010. Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
September 14, 2026 at 8:32 PM
With rates of prescription #stimulant use increasing, it's important to examine rates of risky stimulant use across time. This study found risky adolescent prescription stimulant use has increased among females specifically from 2002-2010. Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
A new meta-analysis of RCTs comparing extended-release #naltrexone and #buprenorphine-naloxone for opioid use disorder found no differences across most treatment outcomes. Treatment initiation of either approach may be most necessary for positive outcomes. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
September 1, 2026 at 2:54 PM
A new meta-analysis of RCTs comparing extended-release #naltrexone and #buprenorphine-naloxone for opioid use disorder found no differences across most treatment outcomes. Treatment initiation of either approach may be most necessary for positive outcomes. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Baseline assessments in contingency management trials can be used to accurately predict treatment outcomes and also help identify who would benefit most from tailored treatment approaches. #CM #modeling #DrugSky #PsychSciSky www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
August 31, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Baseline assessments in contingency management trials can be used to accurately predict treatment outcomes and also help identify who would benefit most from tailored treatment approaches. #CM #modeling #DrugSky #PsychSciSky www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Can a brief screening tool reliably identify problematic #cannabis use among college students? A Chilean study found the CAST had strong reliability and a coherent structure, supporting its use for research and surveillance in higher education.#PsychSciSky
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August 21, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Can a brief screening tool reliably identify problematic #cannabis use among college students? A Chilean study found the CAST had strong reliability and a coherent structure, supporting its use for research and surveillance in higher education.#PsychSciSky
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Thanks to everyone who submitted questions to our disability and substance use AMA! Read the thoughtful answers from the authors here: www.reddit.com/r/askscience...
https://www.reddit.com/r/askscience/comments/1vl5zk8/askscience_ama_series_we_are_substance_use/
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August 14, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Thanks to everyone who submitted questions to our disability and substance use AMA! Read the thoughtful answers from the authors here: www.reddit.com/r/askscience...
Restaurant culture shapes more than customer experience. This study found that workplace norms, peer influence, and inconsistent policy enforcement can normalize on-the-job drinking—even when zero-tolerance policies exist. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #WorkplaceHealth #AlcoholResearch
August 12, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Restaurant culture shapes more than customer experience. This study found that workplace norms, peer influence, and inconsistent policy enforcement can normalize on-the-job drinking—even when zero-tolerance policies exist. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #WorkplaceHealth #AlcoholResearch
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Our AMA covering the intersection of substance use and disability is live! www.reddit.com/r/askscience...
Make sure to submit your questions before the authors join at 1PM CT!
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Make sure to submit your questions before the authors join at 1PM CT!
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
August 11, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Our AMA covering the intersection of substance use and disability is live! www.reddit.com/r/askscience...
Make sure to submit your questions before the authors join at 1PM CT!
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Make sure to submit your questions before the authors join at 1PM CT!
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Our AMA covering the intersection of substance use and disability is live! www.reddit.com/r/askscience...
Make sure to submit your questions before the authors join at 1PM CT!
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Make sure to submit your questions before the authors join at 1PM CT!
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
August 11, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Our AMA covering the intersection of substance use and disability is live! www.reddit.com/r/askscience...
Make sure to submit your questions before the authors join at 1PM CT!
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Make sure to submit your questions before the authors join at 1PM CT!
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Recovery housing and harm reduction don't have to be at odds. National survey: 98% of recovery residences keep naloxone on site, but many still limit access for people taking medications for substance use treatment. There's room to bridge the gap. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #HarmReduction
August 10, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Recovery housing and harm reduction don't have to be at odds. National survey: 98% of recovery residences keep naloxone on site, but many still limit access for people taking medications for substance use treatment. There's room to bridge the gap. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #HarmReduction
Happening tomorrow! AJDAA authors Kim Fulda, Scott Walters, and Tracey Barnett will dive into their latest publication and answer your questions in our most recent AMA installment.
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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August 10, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Happening tomorrow! AJDAA authors Kim Fulda, Scott Walters, and Tracey Barnett will dive into their latest publication and answer your questions in our most recent AMA installment.
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Join the subreddit here: www.reddit.com/r/askscience/
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Your mouth may reveal more than your dental health. This study found that long-term methamphetamine use, alongside alcohol and tobacco use, alters the oral microbiome and metabolome—offering potential biomarkers for substance-related biological changes. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
August 6, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Your mouth may reveal more than your dental health. This study found that long-term methamphetamine use, alongside alcohol and tobacco use, alters the oral microbiome and metabolome—offering potential biomarkers for substance-related biological changes. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Predicting opioid overdose doesn't always require more complex AI. This study found that simple, interpretable models performed about as well as advanced machine learning for identifying patients at highest 30-day overdose risk after an opioid-related diagnosis. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
August 4, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Predicting opioid overdose doesn't always require more complex AI. This study found that simple, interpretable models performed about as well as advanced machine learning for identifying patients at highest 30-day overdose risk after an opioid-related diagnosis. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Join us one week from today for an AMA covering the intersection of substance use and disability! The authors will be online around 1 PM CT, so make sure to submit your questions early.
Read the #OpenAccess paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Join the subreddit at r/askscience
Read the #OpenAccess paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Join the subreddit at r/askscience
August 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Join us one week from today for an AMA covering the intersection of substance use and disability! The authors will be online around 1 PM CT, so make sure to submit your questions early.
Read the #OpenAccess paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Join the subreddit at r/askscience
Read the #OpenAccess paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Join the subreddit at r/askscience
Join us on Tuesday, 8/11 for an AMA covering the intersection of substance use and disability!
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Join the subreddit here: www.reddit.com/r/askscience/
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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July 22, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Join us on Tuesday, 8/11 for an AMA covering the intersection of substance use and disability!
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Join the subreddit here: www.reddit.com/r/askscience/
Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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A lapse isn't always a relapse. This study of sober living house residents found that the two have different risk factors—and longer stays were linked to lower risk of both. Recovery policies should reflect these important differences. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #Recovery #SoberLiving
July 21, 2026 at 2:54 PM
A lapse isn't always a relapse. This study of sober living house residents found that the two have different risk factors—and longer stays were linked to lower risk of both. Recovery policies should reflect these important differences. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #Recovery #SoberLiving
One region, different challenges. A new study found that links between substance use and mental health disorders vary widely across Deep South states—showing that local data should drive local solutions, not one-size-fits-all approaches. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
July 14, 2026 at 2:54 PM
One region, different challenges. A new study found that links between substance use and mental health disorders vary widely across Deep South states—showing that local data should drive local solutions, not one-size-fits-all approaches. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
New rat study shows that a mother's morphine use before pregnancy can alter genetic markers, leading to anxiety behaviors in her future children. Highlights the major need for better screening and care. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
July 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
New rat study shows that a mother's morphine use before pregnancy can alter genetic markers, leading to anxiety behaviors in her future children. Highlights the major need for better screening and care. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Don't miss the latest issue of AJDAA, available now! It's an alcohol heavy issue -- read about how alcohol impacts the gut, kidney outcomes, and hypertension. www.tandfonline.com/toc/iada20/5...
July 8, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Don't miss the latest issue of AJDAA, available now! It's an alcohol heavy issue -- read about how alcohol impacts the gut, kidney outcomes, and hypertension. www.tandfonline.com/toc/iada20/5...
Amphetamine use disorder isn’t moving in the same direction everywhere. New analysis shows burden has declined in China since 1990—but continues to rise in the U.S., especially among men, with projections showing more increases ahead. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth
July 7, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Amphetamine use disorder isn’t moving in the same direction everywhere. New analysis shows burden has declined in China since 1990—but continues to rise in the U.S., especially among men, with projections showing more increases ahead. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth
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Looking to build up your summer reading list? Here are some of our favorites. Let us know any we missed!
July 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Looking to build up your summer reading list? Here are some of our favorites. Let us know any we missed!
#Xylazine and #medetomidine, animal tranquilizers commonly and sometimes unknowingly used drugs, have been increasingly found in saliva samples containing fentanyl in the Great Lakes region from 2023 to 2025. Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
June 18, 2026 at 2:54 PM
#Xylazine and #medetomidine, animal tranquilizers commonly and sometimes unknowingly used drugs, have been increasingly found in saliva samples containing fentanyl in the Great Lakes region from 2023 to 2025. Read the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
New study of +300K participants found that #AUD is associated with increased risks of adverse kidney outcomes after experiencing acute #kidney disease. #Alcohol use can be a useful clinical marker for additional intervention in kidney patients. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
June 17, 2026 at 2:54 PM
New study of +300K participants found that #AUD is associated with increased risks of adverse kidney outcomes after experiencing acute #kidney disease. #Alcohol use can be a useful clinical marker for additional intervention in kidney patients. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....