BAR Lab

Biobehavioral Addiction Research Lab

[The New York Times @nytimes]

As the diabetes drug Ozempic gains more attention, a surprising side effect has emerged for some: less of a desire to drink alcohol. https://t.co/mOqbBWtG9k

[Greg Marcus @gregorymmarcus]

Our new #research: #MachineLearning to predict breath #alcohol over the legal limit from ~million smart-breathalyzer data points #AI @GeoffTison @RobertAvramMD @UCSFCardiology @ucsf @VijayR_One @SpringerNature @NIAAAnews @NIBIBgov @BACtrack https://t.co/OsvXJL1ZKG

[CAMH Research @CAMHResearch]

The CAMH Discovery Fund is hosting a Talent Development Competition, seeking postdoctoral fellows pursuing research in the following areas: Suicide Rate Reduction, Reducing Disability Associated with Mental Disorders, and Improving Psychosis Prevention and Outcomes. 1/2

[BAR Lab @AlcoholStudy]

.@CAMHResearch

[APA Division 50 (Society of Addiction Psychology) @apadivision50]

The Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) invite applications for the Chair in Addiction Psychiatry. #addiction https://t.co/YOIKlN2Xno

[Lorenzo Leggio @Lorenzo__Leggio]

Please RT this interesting opening! Associate / Full Professor - University of Toronto Endowed Chair n Addiction Psychiatry https://t.co/j6FQm0u8UK

[Atul Gawande @Atul_Gawande]

The substantial reduction in Russian alcohol consumption is attributed to a series of alcohol-control measures -- and linked to life expectancy reaching a historic peak https://t.co/iBTHQ9F29H

[WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe]

Following concerted efforts by the Russian Federation, a plunge in alcohol consumption has been linked to a rise in life expectancy. Find out how in the thread ⬇️ and read the report ➡️ https://t.co/Kmk13oL57V

[APA Division 50 (Society of Addiction Psychology) @apadivision50]

"Excessive alcohol consumption is not safe for a person at any age, but it is particularly dangerous for older adults. And according to a study published this week, about one in 10 older adults is considered a binge drinker."#addiction

https://t.co/N4Qq0jGzOI

[kexp @kexp]

Happy #MusicHeals. Today, we spotlight songs and stories that help us confront addiction, whether we're celebrating in recovery or reminding each other that #YouAreNotAlone in the struggle. Tune in for 12 hours of inspiring stories & music on KEXP.

Info: https://t.co/EwipAzIHK5

[APA Division 50 (Society of Addiction Psychology) @apadivision50]

The Centre For Addiction And Mental Health (affiliated with the University of Toronto) is seeking a Project Scientist to contribute to clinical, laboratory and epidemiology-based projects research focusing on etiological and clinical aspects of SUDs.
https://t.co/Fyy5Lr5WEw

[APA Division 50 (Society of Addiction Psychology) @apadivision50]

The Centre For Addiction And Mental Health (affiliated with the University of Toronto) is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to contribute to clinical, laboratory and epidemiology-based projects research focusing on etiological and clinical aspects of SUDs.
https://t.co/kEDxutnfmT

[NIH @NIH]

The route to #recovery from alcohol use disorder is different for each person and not always a straight line. https://t.co/HLstyXudrp #TreatmentNavigator #ThisIsNIH

[Colin Angus @VictimOfMaths]

The heaviest drinking countries in the world over the past 50 years or so using data from the @WHO.

Plotted using the fabulous #rstats gganimate package

[Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau]

Every #BellLetsTalk Day, Canadians come together to speak out, break down stigma and talk openly about our mental health. We’ve come so far, but there’s still a long way to go. RT this and Bell donates 5 cents to mental health programs across the country.

[Dr. Richard Saitz @UnhealthyAlcDrg]

@JurgenRehm of @CAMHnews @AlcoholStudy speaks @INEBRIA2018 on cost effectiveness of #alcohol interventions Most is from price controls and taxes (which don’t cost much). Individual interventions are more costly but have a role #INEBRIA #INEBRIA18

[UW Medicine @UWMedicine]

Mixing alcohol and caffeine: bad idea? https://t.co/xkBRqfjZrm

[CCSA @CCSACanada]

Substance use costs Canadian economy $38B, booze and tobacco on top: study https://t.co/GCkbExpxjK

[kexp @kexp]

Today, KEXP presents #MusicHeals, focusing on the power of music and the part it plays in overcoming addiction of any kind and the recovery process. Listen as @loserboy, @djcherylwaters, and @djkevincole share listener stories + exclusive interviews: https://t.co/qWF8XTA1Hk

[BAR Lab @AlcoholStudy]

New study finds that heavy alcohol use is the strongest preventable risk factor for dementia @CAMHResearch @NIAAAnews #alcohol
https://t.co/ZoXlTkDcF9

[CIHR @CIHR_IRSC]

Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. #ChooseScience #WomenInScience