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@HTPadovano, an Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, talks with Women's Health about how to untangle alcohol from your social life.

As the US @Surgeon_General suggests #cancer warning labels for alcohol, Professor @ChrisKahler_PhD says drinkers are often unaware of recommended daily alcohol limits. Easily available serving size info for different types of alcohol is key. @BrownCAAS yahoo.com/lifestyle/us-s…

Thinking about your drinking as the holidays draw near? Get advice from addiction expert Professor @ChrisKahler_PhD, director of @BrownCAAS, on staying sober or drinking in moderation even during the holidays. heart.org/en/news/2024/1…

Here’s what to know about the country’s first state-sanctioned overdose prevention center in the U.S., located in Providence, R.I., from the Brown University researchers studying it. @pph_collective @Brown_SPH brown.edu/news/2024-12-1…

Join us this Friday, 11/22, for CAAS Rounds at 12pm in SPH 245! Dr. Lauren Micalizzi will present “Cannabis Use for Managing Symptoms in Pregnancy: Balancing Risk and Relief."

Cutting back on #drinking can be a real challenge, but @BrownCAAS Professors @suzanne_colby & @ChrisKahler_PhD say goal-setting to reduce your alcohol consumption is a big deal. "The most important step to cutting back is to set an intention," Kahler says. yahoo.com/lifestyle/want…

Traditional feedback interventions ask about drinking behaviors many days after the fact. But a new app developed by an @BrownCAAS team provides feedback directly after those experiences. Professor @JenMerrillPhD calls this the “morning-after effect.” sph.brown.edu/news/2024-10-2…

Dr. Moyo Dow co-authors a policy commentary in the International Journal of Drug Policy: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Dr. Haass-Koffler Awarded Brown Biomedical Innovation to Impact (BBII) Award: bti.cmail19.com/t/r-e-tdttllll…

Despite stigma, patients with substance use disorders who wait longer in emergency rooms are MORE likely to seek treatment, finds a new @BrownMedicine @Brown_Epi study. Folks willing to seek treatment may be more inclined to wait, the authors say. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2024/08/13/lon…

In a new podcast episode from @Brown_SPH, Brown researchers break down the potential for MDMA to help veterans facing PTSD and alcohol use disorder. For Dr. Christy Capone, the need for the research is clear: “People are dying.” Listen: sph.brown.edu/news/2024-07-1…

The CAAS Rounds Spring Donation Drive supporting Youth Pride RI is happening TODAY in SPH Room 375, 12-1 PM! Drop off a donation and stay for pizza, crafts, K9 Elvy, and a brief presentation by representatives of the YP-RI!

Join us TODAY, May 10th at 12pm in SPH 245, for this year's CAAS Postdoc Invited speaker, Dr. Adam Leventhal (he/him). Adam's talk is titled "Policy-Oriented Addiction Science." This event is in-person only. We hope to see you there!

The stigma surrounding alcohol use disorder (#AUD) isn’t just isolating. As @ChrisKahler_PhD explains, it can set in motion life-or-death consequences. Watch the discussion: hcplive.com/view/recognizi…

TODAY at 12pm in SPH 245, Dr. Tara White (she/her) will present "Dignity Neuroscience: Application to Addiction" for CAAS Rounds! This event is in-person only. We hope to see you there!

Please join us tomorrow (Friday, April 12th) at 12pm in SPH 245 for Dr. Murray Raskind (he/him)'s CAAS Rounds talk "Prazosin for AUD, a Precision Medicine Approach." This event is in-person only. We hope to see you there!

On Friday, April 12th at 12pm in SPH 245, Dr. Murray Raskind (he/him) will present "Prazosin for AUD, a Precision Medicine Approach" for this week's CAAS Rounds! Please note this event is in-person only. We hope to see you there!

Tomorrow, March 22nd at 12pm in SPH 245, Dr. Josiah Rich will present "Addressing the Opioid and Overdose Crisis" for this week's CAAS Rounds! Please note this event is in-person only. We hope to see you there!

Join us this Friday, March 15th at 12 PM in SPH 245 for Dr. Creswell's talk, How Social Context Shapes Alcohol Use Disorder Risk.

Please join us this Friday, February 9 at 12 PM in SPH 245 for Dr. Capone's talk on Psychedelics for AUD and Co-morbid PTSD!