Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers!
Highlights include updates on #RARC and @rutgersbhi.bsky.social events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ https://loom.ly/nQSdPHo
Dr. Lia Nower was featured in The New York Times on the rise of online prediction markets and the normalization of digital gambling. As betting becomes frictionless and embedded in everyday platforms, addiction risks may grow. Read more: https://loom.ly/KQE4lQg
Applications are open for RARC’s Training in Research Undergraduate Experience (TRUE) program for students interested in addiction science and data science. Includes a 2-course sequence, Rutgers Health digital badge, and eligibility for paid lab placements. Apply by March 23: https://loom.ly/sxAmZ1I
Join RARC Digital Health Workgroup on March 5 (3 PM) for Dr. Sarah Dauber presenting “Developing and Testing Digital Interventions for Substance Use During Pregnancy and Postpartum.” In person + Zoom. Exploring how tech can expand access to care for parents & infants: https://loom.ly/AHCURP8
Join RARC TARP on March 4 (1PM) for Dr. Bridget Matikainen-Ankney presenting “Accumbal Circuits & Motivated Behavior in Obesity.” Her work examines how neural adaptations during weight gain drive chronic overeating, w/ implications for obesity & addiction.
In person + Zoom: https://loom.ly/QBIoWD8
Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers!
Highlights include updates on #RARC and @rutgersbhi.bsky.social events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ https://loom.ly/yLh0184
A Rutgers Health study led by Abanoub Armanious (SPH) and Morgan James (RWJMS) found that patients using semaglutide were more likely to stay on treatment when they believed it was reducing weight, appetite, or cravings. Perceived benefit matters.
Read more: https://loom.ly/BOSvK18
Rutgers’ Dr. Lia Nower was featured on NPR discussing the rising risks of online sports betting among young adults, including how mobile platforms, nonstop access, and heavy advertising may be driving increases in problem gambling and treatment referrals. Read the feature: https://loom.ly/zXVhGBw
Join our RARC Interest Group on Cannabis with Elizabeth Minott from the Rutgers Office of General Counsel for a clear legal update on what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what it means in practice for researchers and clinicians.
Learn more: https://loom.ly/x0zcMH0
📅 Feb 24 | 2–3 PM (virtual) Join the kickoff of the RARC Psychiatric & Behavioral Genetics Workgroup featuring Dr. Jared V. Balbona (VCU) speaking on genetic heterogeneity in substance use disorders. Learn more: https://loom.ly/fTiWOLw
Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers!
Highlights include updates on #RARC and @rutgersbhi.bsky.social events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ https://loom.ly/2W1SQkE
📅 Feb 24 | 2–3 PM (virtual)
Join the kickoff of the RARC Psychiatric & Behavioral Genetics Workgroup featuring Dr. Jared V. Balbona (VCU) speaking on genetic heterogeneity in substance use disorders. Learn more: https://loom.ly/fTiWOLw
Jill Williams of @rwjms.bsky.social highlights growing concerns about #cannabis use among #youth. Early, frequent use & higher-potency products are linked to increased addiction risk, mental health impacts, & effects on brain development: https://loom.ly/8-qAZyc
Join our upcoming RARC TARP seminar with Heath D. Schmidt, PhD (University of Pennsylvania) presenting “Targeting Central GLP-1Rs to Reduce Drug-Mediated Behaviors.” Open to faculty, trainees, collaborators, and friends.
Learn more: https://loom.ly/xBJndVI
New Research Spotlight 🎥 Dr. Kristina Jackson shares findings on alcohol + cannabis co-use among young adults. Higher alcohol consumption — not cannabis itself — drove increased negative consequences, underscoring the value of alcohol harm-reduction strategies. Watch here: https://loom.ly/UjFo-UY
Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers!
Highlights include updates on #RARC and @rutgersbhi.bsky.social events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ https://loom.ly/YKIFDNo
New study in JAMA Psychiatry by Dr. Greta Bushnell finds a sharp rise in noncocaine psychostimulant use disorder among young adults using national Medicaid data (2001–2020), with high rates of co-occurring mental health conditions. Prevention & treatment efforts are critical: https://loom.ly/eN3apMM
Dr. Lia Nower, Director of the Center for Gambling Studies, was featured in ELLE on the growing impact of online sports betting on families. She highlights rising financial strain, relationship stress, and hidden harms.
Read more: https://loom.ly/xHc0Kdk
Call for Abstracts 📣 CAS invites undergrad, grad, and postdoc trainees to submit abstracts for the 11th Annual CAS Scholar Poster Session (April 29, 2026). Showcase research on alcohol, substance use, recovery & related topics. Deadline: March 9, 2026. Learn more & submit: loom.ly/c2W1Q7E
Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers!
Highlights include updates on #RARC and @rutgersbhi.bsky.social events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ https://loom.ly/NeKwwHs
Can substance exposure affect future generations? Dr. Chris Pierce of #RWJMS shares new research showing paternal cocaine exposure may impact learning and memory in offspring and grand-offspring through epigenetic mechanisms.
📽️ watch the research spotlight: https://loom.ly/38Kopgw
New study in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, co-authored by Angelo DiBello (GSAPP), examines how college students who drink heavily reduce alcohol-related harms. Findings highlight both established & emerging strategies, varying across phases of drinking & social support. https://loom.ly/EbDZbTs
Free Webinar alert! Leading researchers will break down neuromodulation techniques, how they work, and what current science suggests about their potential role in addiction treatment—presented in a clear, accessible way for a broad audience.
🔗 https://loom.ly/h2pi8BI
Congratulations to Anna Konova (RWJMS) on her election as a Full Member of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP). This honor recognizes outstanding scientific contributions and leadership in neuropsychopharmacology, mental health, & addiction research 🔗 https://loom.ly/plIC8jI
New Jersey is removing long-standing barriers to integrated care. New licensing rules now allow physical health, mental health, & addiction treatment under one license. Rutgers CSPHP researcher Ann Nguyen explains why this reform is a major win for patients and providers.
🔗 https://loom.ly/1PSjDAY
Stay up-to-date with the latest addiction-related news and events at Rutgers!
Highlights include updates on #RARC and @rutgersbhi.bsky.social events, funding opportunities, upcoming trainings, resources, and much more ➡️ https://loom.ly/MM3pa78
Workgroup leaders will lead a review and open forum on a draft white paper outlining priorities, resources, & actionable steps to advance the translation of addiction research. The session will also gather member input on strategies to increase real-world impact in addiction science: loom.ly/V-p0j_o
Dr. Kleiman’s work focuses on understanding everyday factors relevant to clinical psychology, with a particular emphasis on improving the lives of individuals at risk for suicide through smartphone- and wearable-based monitoring technologies.
🔗 Learn more: loom.ly/OUjqong
This meeting brings together addiction researchers across Rutgers focused on treatment and recovery, with the goal of fostering idea exchange, networking, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.
🔗 RSVP by January 19: loom.ly/mqHsw2A
Wishing our RARC/BHI community a holiday season filled with warmth, connection, and meaningful moments. We’re deeply grateful for your support and engagement, and look forward to staying connected and building together in 2026.
