Behavioural Alcohol and Cannabis Lab

The BAC Lab @YorkUniversity, directed by Dr. Jeffrey Wardell @JeffWardellphd. Opinions do not necessarily reflect the views of York University.

[Behavioural Alcohol and Cannabis Lab @bac_lab]

York University researchers are looking for 18-29 year-olds who use cannabis for medicinal and nonmedicinal reasons to participate in an online study. Interested in participating? Visit https://t.co/aJElFudiho

[YorkUHealth @YorkUHealth]

Psychology @YorkUPsyc students, Aneeka Black (L) and Mosope Afolabi-Ajayi (R), share their research experience they gained in Professor Jeffrey Wardell’s lab as part of the Research Experience and Diversity Initiative (REDI). https://t.co/i5llIZzMfU #BHMatYU

[Dr. Heather Prime @HprimePsych]

We are currently recruiting for our 2025-2026 undergraduate positions in the Prime Family Lab. Join us!

[Behavioural Alcohol and Cannabis Lab @bac_lab]

New paper from the BAC Lab!

Read the full article: https://t.co/tgRozUw1KE

[Behavioural Alcohol and Cannabis Lab @bac_lab]

Check out this article in the latest York University Magazine! Dive into the insights from the founder and director of York's Behavioural Alcohol and Cannabis Lab on self-medicating among youth with cannabis. https://t.co/Mfj7bRKGLx

[Behavioural Alcohol and Cannabis Lab @bac_lab]

York University researchers are looking for 18-34 year-olds who use cannabis for medicinal and nonmedicinal reasons to participate in an online study. For info visit: https://t.co/2qez34a4Jk.

[Jeff Wardell @JeffWardellPhD]

Curious whether the CUDIT-R is a good screening tool for Cannabis Use Disorder among young adults? Check out the new paper from our lab @bac_lab that found good sensitivity and specificity in this age group @YorkUHealth @YorkUPsyc
https://t.co/g1FUZiP6Wu

[Behavioural Alcohol and Cannabis Lab @bac_lab]

York University researchers are looking for 18-30 year-olds who use cannabis for medicinal and nonmedicinal reasons to participate in an online study. For info visit: https://t.co/aE2Mi3EbQM

[RSMj @ResearchMJ]

@JeffWardellPhD, @JamieParnes, and colleagues from @ThePRIDEStudy highlight important patterns and disparities in cannabis use and related outcomes among individuals with 2SLGBTQ+ identities @yorkuniversity @BrownCAAS #RSMj2023

[Behavioural Alcohol and Cannabis Lab @bac_lab]

Check out a new review paper focused on outcomes associated with recreational cannabis legalization lead by BAC Lab member @KyraFarrelly
https://t.co/dpj9I15pmg”

[RSMj @ResearchMJ]

Do Beliefs About Cannabis’ Moderating Impact on Alcohol Effects Predict Simultaneous Alcohol and Cannabis Use and Related Consequences? A study conducted by @KyraFarrelly and colleagues. @YorkUniversity @bac_lab @UNC @UofT @CAMHnews @Concordia #RSMj2023

[Steph Penta (she/her) @StephPentaMA]

I presented a talk today on daily harms of cannabis and alcohol co-use among TGD youth as part of @JeffWardellPhD’s symposium at @ResearchMJ, and was happy to receive so many thoughtful questions about conducting research with minoritized populations!

[RSMj @ResearchMJ]

Nicolle Fox and colleagues examine impulsivity, mood, and unplanned alcohol and cannabis use in young adults. @YorkUniversity @BCAS_Outreach @JeffWardellPhD @UNC @CAMHnews @UofT #RSMj2023

[Behavioural Alcohol and Cannabis Lab @bac_lab]

Congratulations to BAC Lab member Nicolle Fox, who successfully defended her Master's thesis yesterday. Her project examined the role of impulsivity in the relationship between daily fluctuations in mood and unplanned substance use. Great job Nicolle!

[Behavioural Alcohol and Cannabis Lab @bac_lab]

New study from BAC Lab member Sophie Coelho finds that there are different categories of people who use cannabis for medicinal reasons and they are not all the same.

Click on this link to look at the full study-https://t.co/GPnHh3vRZ9

[Behavioural Alcohol and Cannabis Lab @bac_lab]

Congratulations to BAC Lab member @KyraFarrelly, who successfully defended her Master's thesis this week. Her project examined the links between childhood maltreatment, adolescent cannabis use, and cognitive performance among young adults. Great job Kyra!

[CAMH Research @CAMHResearch]

Are you a health care provider (Physician, Resident, Nurse or Pharmacist) in Canada interested in participating in a medical #cannabis survey? Check out this research study and RT to help us spread the word: https://t.co/JVgwP8vyid

[Behavioural Alcohol and Cannabis Lab @bac_lab]

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[Behavioural Alcohol and Cannabis Lab @bac_lab]

New paper from @JeffWardellPhD examining correlates of self-described medicinal cannabis use among Canadian youth as a function of primary reason for using cannabis is out now in @JSADJournal

[RSMj @ResearchMJ]

@KyraFarrelly and colleagues present The Good, The Bad, and The Uncertain: A #SystematicReview of the Impacts of Recreational #Cannabis Legalization. @bac_lab @yorkuniversity @PBCARMacSJHH @emmmamarsden @NeuroscienceMac @PeterNajdzionek @McMasterU @JeffWardellPhD #RSMj2022