Rob Calder
CEO at the Society for the Study of Addiction - views my own.
- Reposted by Rob CalderIf you are applying for a PhD studentship or fellowship through the SSA, watch our webinars on 'How to get shortlisted': www.youtube.com/@Societyfort... | Featuring @robcalder.bsky.social @melissaoldham.bsky.social @ptoner.bsky.social
- The seasonal DDD Christmas album. Excellent (and new) Christmas songs for a good cause.
- seasonal sounds 🎄 LIVE: cutterschoiceradio.com ARCHIVE: mixcloud.com/doubledotdash @cutterschoiceradio.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rob CalderImpact of study design decisions on identification of treatment initiators of medications for opioid use disorder
- Reposted by Rob CalderIn a recent interview, Postdoctoral Research Associate @ben-scher.bsky.social shares the crux of his research exploring health inequalities, social exclusion, and drug policy, along with his plans for advancing this work at and beyond Princeton. tinyurl.com/2feh6kah
- New opportunities for addictions PhD and fellowships launched today! More on the website and more to follow. Watch this space....
- Do you have an idea that could drive innovative responses to addiction to illicit drugs and alcohol? Are you committed to a research career in the field of addiction? Apply for a PhD studentship or fellowship by 15 January 2026 tinyurl.com/5etmhm9e
- Reposted by Rob CalderOut now! Oct 'Let's talk #ecigs' podcast @jhb19.bsky.social & @drnlindson.bsky.social interview @juststrickland.bsky.social @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social on #vape withdrawal syndrome. Thanks @cancerresearchuk.org @oxfordtag.bsky.social Spotify & iTunes podcasts.ox.ac.uk/series/lets-...
- Reposted by Rob Calder📣 Introducing new funding schemes from the SSA and Office for Life Sciences tinyurl.com/mrxwrh8k | Applications for PhD studentships and fellowships open on 3 November
- Reposted by Rob CalderA new @addictionjournal.bsky.social commentary warns of regulatory capture in UK alcohol licensing The ‘Licensing Taskforce’ - led by industry figures - could weaken democratic accountability & redefine licensing as business promotion, not public protection onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
- Reposted by Rob CalderThe first session on 28th October (10am) will focus on PhD studentships. It will contain talks from @robcalder.bsky.social introducing the scheme, Hollie Walker a successful applicant and Inge Kersbergen an experienced short lister. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-get...
- Reposted by Rob CalderOn 31st October (11am) we will hold a seminar focused on fellowships. Again @robcalder.bsky.social will introduce the scheme, a successful applicant (me!) and @ptoner.bsky.social a very experienced short lister will also present. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-get...
- Reposted by Rob CalderThe ACMD has just published its call for evidence on cannabis-based products for medicinal use in the United Kingdom, as part of its ongoing review. www.gov.uk/government/c...
- Reposted by Rob CalderIn the latest episode of Addiction Audio, @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social and Arun Sahai talk about their new editorial on #ketamine tinyurl.com/4r3rcbny | Addiction Audio is the podcast from @addictionjournal.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rob CalderEXCITING NEWS! @addiction-ssa.org has been selected to deliver the Govmt’s new flagship addiction leadership scheme, developing the next generation of researchers www.gov.uk/government/n...
- Reposted by Rob CalderThe UK Government has announced £10 million in funding to support the next generation of leaders in addiction research. Find out more about the Addiction Healthcare Goals Research Leadership Programme: tinyurl.com/2sveeum8
- This is such great news for the sector and marks a huge investment in this critically important issue. Everyone at the @addiction-ssa.org is keen to start work on building the next generation of addiction research leaders. Watch this space! www.gov.uk/government/n...
- Reposted by Rob CalderAssociations between non-daily smoking and motivation to stop smoking: A population study in England 2021–2024 buff.ly/GigcYWP @drsarahejackson.bsky.social @jamiebrown.bsky.social @lionshahab.bsky.social @sharoncox.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rob CalderThe SSA explored the background of ketamine and the drug's therapeutic potential with former PhD student Merve Mollaahmetoglu, who reviewed 83 studies of ketamine treatment. Read the full interview here: www.addiction-ssa.org/features/int...
- Reposted by Rob CalderListen to a new episode of Addiction Audio about the 'questionable generalisability' of AUDIT-C – a brief screening tool for risky drinking tinyurl.com/mvryyxmf | Addiction Audio is the podcast from addictionjournal.bsky.social, featuring interviews with authors about their research.
- Reposted by Rob CalderA meta-analytic review of the relationship between racial discrimination and alcohol and other drug use outcomes in minoritised racial/ethnic groups
- Reposted by Rob CalderIn a new essay for the SSA, Dr James Morris explores the role of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in modern-day society, including AA’s influence over the collective understanding of drinking problems. Read the full essay here: tinyurl.com/35krp5z5 #AlcoholicsAnonymous
- Reposted by Rob CalderReminder: Our free Science Communication Webinar is today at 12:00–13:00. Join us for expert talks on: 📰 Writing press releases 📺 Preparing for televised news interviews 🎙️ Capitalising on the influence of blogs and podcasts Register here: tinyurl.com/3bcw8juu
- Reposted by Rob CalderDespite the public health community emphasising the need for unused policy levers for prevention of alcohol harm for decades (our recent call in @addictionjournal.bsky.social below), the labour government have ignored this in their 10 year plan. Sigh onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
- Reposted by Rob CalderDiscover how to share your #research across traditional and contemporary media platforms with our free lunchtime webinar tinyurl.com/3bcw8juu | Featuring @melissaoldham.bsky.social, Mark Greaves, @tattanbirch.bsky.social, and Suzi Gage
- Reposted by Rob CalderAnother push for this @afsguk.bsky.social funded research associate position that will use advanced stats to explore predictors of treatment retention in NHS gambling services. jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research... Please share and, if it’s a good fit for you, apply! Deadline 11th July
- Reposted by Rob CalderSome exciting Monday afternoon reading here - Jonas Schöley and I have a new study in @addictionjournal.bsky.social using UK data on alcohol duty revenue to examine trends in alcohol sales and how these have changed since the start of the pandemic. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
- Reposted by Rob Calder🚨📄 The final synopsis from our evaluation of the effectiveness of the Drink Less app has now been published on the NIHR Journals Library website, available here: www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/phr/LNNB8060 - this draws together all seven of the published scientific papers relating to the award...
- Reposted by Rob CalderCome and work with us on this exciting project! Please share, and drop me a line if you would like more information. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNM695/r...
- Reposted by Rob CalderJUST ADVERTISED: interested in the interface between science and drug policy? Then why not apply to be the next Chair of the ACMD. Closes July 14th. apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8838
- Reposted by Rob CalderNew Addiction Audio: Emma Beard talks to Tsen Vei Lim about her research. Podcast: buff.ly/wsvnUda Article: buff.ly/UcLuk67
- Thanks to the @drnscot.bsky.social for inviting me to talk at their conference yesterday. It was a fascinating day of talks and networking, I had a great time and am looking forward to next year's event!
- Do do this, it's an impressive list of people to join!
- Apply for prestigious academic prizes as an SSA member or associate. We will present the Fred Yates Prize to an early career researcher for their contributions to the field, and the Impact Prize for work that has had a strong public-facing impact. Read more: www.addiction-ssa.org/news/recogni...
- Reposted by Rob CalderApply for prestigious academic prizes as an SSA member or associate. We will present the Fred Yates Prize to an early career researcher for their contributions to the field, and the Impact Prize for work that has had a strong public-facing impact. Read more: www.addiction-ssa.org/news/recogni...
- Reposted by Rob CalderListen to our latest podcast, where @williamhaydock.bsky.social of @collective-voice.bsky.social discusses the alcohol treatment system in England, incl: 💊Accessibility to free treatment 💷How it's commissioned ⚕️What the Health & Social Care Act changed ➡️Drug Strategy www.ias.org.uk/podcast/12327/
- Reposted by Rob Calder📣 We are offering bursaries (up to £300) to support early career researchers and PhD students to attend or present at conferences related to drugs research. 📅 Applications close Friday 20th June 2025 📝 Apply here: buff.ly/gmcuxbm
- Reposted by Rob CalderWent to Holland, had some excellent meetings, talked about graphs, saw some new birds and butterflies and cycled to the seaside. 10/10 would recommend.
- Reposted by Rob Calder📣Get your early-bird tickets for the SSA's 2025 Annual Conference – the UK’s foremost gathering of addiction researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and experts by experience. Financial support is available. Find out more here: www.addiction-ssa.org/events/annua... #SSAConf25
- Reposted by Rob CalderThe #ISSDP2025 Conference in Manchester, UK is fast approaching, featuring: • Keynote speeches from 1) Dr. Kojo Koram, leading expert in drug laws, race & inequalities; 2) Mat Southwell, first generation of harm reduction workers; • #HumanRights & #DrugPolicy Panel from 🇨🇭🇮🇪🇵🇭🇬🇧
- Reposted by Rob CalderHow much does the absence of the ‘hidden population’ from United Kingdom household surveys underestimate smoking prevalence? buff.ly/cCYCYMC Emma Beard @lionshahab.bsky.social @jamiebrown.bsky.social @sharoncox.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rob CalderOUT NOW!! New @rcpsych.bsky.social report on co-occurring substance use and mental health problems. Includes clinical cases and resources, plus recommendations for clinicians, commissioners and policy makers. rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-s…
- Reposted by Rob Calder🚨Fantastic opportunity for #drugpolicy scholars! The International Society for the Study of Drug Policy @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social is looking for a new Vice President Been such an honor to serve in this role. If you're curious or have ?s, let me know Noms due 5/19 www.issdp.org/issdp-electi...
- Reposted by Rob CalderPleased to be able to share my new article in @theconversation.com. It was inspired by recent papers with colleagues @chrysanthi-bltk.bsky.social @ioanaacristea.bsky.social @samuelacuff.bsky.social & ongoing work with @ambercopeland.bsky.social, and many others! theconversation.com/addiction-is...
- Reposted by Rob CalderVery excited to share our new paper in @ijdrugpolicy.bsky.social 🎉 In this paper we look at experiences of people who use drugs in public and semi public drug consumption environments and the need for OPCs in England.
- Reposted by Rob CalderOut now! April 'Let's talk #e-cigarettes' podcast w/ @jhb19.bsky.social & @drnlindson.bsky.social Eden Evins @harvardmed.bsky.social interview re varenicline for youth #vaping cessation @randimschuster.bsky.social Thanks to @cancerresearchuk.org Spotify & itunes podcasts.ox.ac.uk/series/lets-...
- Reposted by Rob CalderImportant analysis, led by Dr Emma Beard, showing that absolute smoking rates in the UK are likely underestimated by more than 1% as surveys do not capture disadvantaged, hidden populations. doi.org/10.1111/add.... @jamiebrown.bsky.social @sharoncox.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rob CalderWe have a new paper out today in Lancet Public Health looking at increases in alcohol-specific deaths in England. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
- Reposted by Rob Calder🌎🔥 Attention #DrugPolicy community - ISSDP is seeking nominations for a new Vice President! We particularly encourage nominees from the global south. 🔥🌍 Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of ISSDP or to advance drug policy scholarship on a global scale. www.issdp.org/issdp-electi...
- Reposted by Rob CalderReported patient experiences of extended-release buprenorphine for opioid dependence: a qualitative systematic review and thematic analysis www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
- Reposted by Rob Calder➡️ Hear from our organising committee about why you should attend the SSA's 2025 PhD Symposium. If you are a PhD student keen to present your research in a supportive environment, apply now for this free event: www.addiction-ssa.org/events/phd-s... #AcademicSky
- Good opportunities for ECRs out there!
- On your marks, get set...GROW! 🌱 Applications for our GROW 2025 Researcher Development Programme for #mentalhealth and #addiction early career researchers are now open. 💫 APPLY NOW 👇 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/grow25/
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- Reposted by Rob Calder"our findings call for caution in using the AUDIT-C as a measure of severity or change in clinical trials addressing problematic alcohol use."
- Reposted by Rob CalderWithin-week associations between alcohol and other substance use and interaction with naltrexone among sexual and gender minority men in San Francisco, California, USA buff.ly/CQrDUqB Caitlin Turner @ucsf-epibiostat.bsky.social and colleagues
- Reposted by Rob CalderNew Addiction Audio: Dr Sandra Jumbe @wiphcem.bsky.social and Dr Chris Newby speak to Dr Elle Wadsworth about their findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis on factors associated with adolescent substance use in Africa between 2000 and 2020. shows.acast.com/addiction-au...
- Reposted by Rob CalderIf you are in the Oxford area and interested in drug policy, come catch @gwshorter.bsky.social who will be giving a guest lecture on the evidence-base surrounding overdose prevention centres 🎉 🗓️ Thursday 1st of May ⏰ 6pm-7pm 📍Wolfson College www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/event/from-s...
- Reposted by Rob CalderExamining the longer-term efficacy of brief, alcohol-focused personalized feedback interventions for individuals with internalizing distress: Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial buff.ly/Gr6oX35 @marilynpicciri1.bsky.social @rwjms.bsky.social @uw-psychiatry.bsky.social @UWPsychology
- Wastewater analysis and nitazenes from the excellent team at Addiction Audio. @ssa-addiction.bsky.social @addictionjournal.bsky.social
- 🎧 Listen to Addiction Audio 🎧 In S3E4, Elle Wadsworth talks to Richard Bade about using wastewater analysis to identify the use of #nitazenes and other potent synthetic #opioids in the population tinyurl.com/2ks7aavj | @addictionjournal.bsky.social
- Great to see this out from @ssa-addiction.bsky.social fellow @melissaoldham.bsky.social. So important to keep tracking changes from COVID and the implications for policy.
- We have a new paper out today in Lancet Public Health looking at increases in alcohol-specific deaths in England. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
- Thank you so much @drnscot.bsky.social - really looking forward to seeing you all in Dundee!
- 📣 We are excited to announce our next conference keynote speaker: Dr. Rob Calder, Chief Executive Officer of the Society for the Study of Addiction. @robcalder.bsky.social 📅 5 June 2025 📍 Dundee ➡️ Registration: buff.ly/MqF422x
- Great interview Ben! It's wonderful to see @ssa-addiction.bsky.social funded PhD students talk about the importance of the evidence base, providing informed thought and responding so generously to curiosity about such a complex area.
- Reposted by Rob CalderSpot the difference 🔎 Left: A Guinness ad near an Irish primary school before a complaint. Right: After the complaint - now Guinness 0.0. A dangerous loophole lets alcohol brands dodge ad restrictions by promoting zero-alcohol products. It's time to close it. Found by @jameslarkin13.bsky.social
