We learn more from reading on paper than on screens. 54 studies, 171k people: we process print more deeply than digital content—as long as it's informational rather than purely narrative. The paper advantage holds across ages and has grown over time. Long live physical books.

New study from Elizabeth Long tests the use of narratives describing lived experience with SUDs to boost policymakers’ engagement with #SUD research sent via email. Engagement generally increased when the sender described their own experience with SUD. buff.ly/3Zn0K79

This reminds me of something I heard Carl Hart say on science advocacy- people’s thoughts and memory are inherently narrative which is why SciComm is often met with “But I know a person that…” Thus, effective science messaging needs situate findings in the context of real lives.

Pro-Tip— do NOT read what people are saying Trump is saying. It’s all alarmist & clips of sentences . Instead actually listen to clips. You have to listen to 2-3 sentences to understand his meaning because of his speech pattern. Once sentence alone does not communicate his

A mentee just got this email after being offered a position last week🤬: "Due to a presidential executive order, the NIH Intramural Research Program has paused interviews for all postbac positions. NIH investigators will be unable to interview you or make offers at this time."

Anyone interested in science in the U.S. should read this. insidehighered.com/opinion/views/…

Today #NIH is terminating more than $250 million in funding—including more than 400 grants—to Columbia University following directives from the Trump Administration’s Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism. The cancellations are due to Columbia University’s continued inaction

“Journey mapping drug seizures among police, public health and local nonprofit professionals, and community members who use drugs” by Bethany Hadden-Clayton and colleagues (2025) via International Journal of Drug Policy…what do you think about journey mapping? Link: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

"One of the highest tariff rates, 50 percent, was imposed on the African nation of Lesotho, whose average citizen earns less than $5 a day. Because Lesotho’s citizens are too poor to afford most U.S. exports, while the U.S. imports $237 million in diamonds and other goods from

How Princeton University is navigating the loss of federal funding npr.org/2025/04/06/nx-…

The results from Germany's 3-year UBI experiment are out! 122 people got €1200/mo for 3 years. All were age 21-40 and employed with €1100-€2600/mo pay. They were happier, healthier, saved more, gave more, enjoyed more social time and DID NOT WORK LESS than the control group.

New research in International Journal of Drug Policy: Cannabis legalization significantly reduced drug seizures overall and slightly decreased the Black-white seizure disparities for cannabis. Much state-by-state heterogeneity ripe for future research. authors.elsevier.com/a/1kvtn_LkIBUH… #DrugPolicy #Cannabis

Excited to have this paper out in Drug&AlcoholReview: We collected EMA data on drinking in the postpartum period and found that maternal self-efficacy may be a more relevant intervention target than drinking self-efficacy.

— The origin of Memorial Day— The origin of Memorial Day trace back to 1865 when freed slaves started a tradition to honor fallen Union soldiers and to celebrate emancipation and commemorate those who died for that cause. A THREAD

Laura Loomer Robert F. Kennedy Jr Hi, I’m the reporter who broke the story. Never once did Zorn describe himself as a “psychedelics czar.” Nor did he leak the story. Thanks in advance for the correction. marijuanamoment.net/lawyer-who-sue…

Remember the PIGS? They got their deficits under control. 10 year bond yield: Portugal: 3.10% Italy: 3.61% Greece: 3.34% Spain: 3.21% US: 4.51%

I have been a fan of Narcotica Podcast for quite a while. Such a pleasure to share my new book, Policing Patients, with them 😊

Excited to speak on a panel with mentors and colleagues about a topic very central to my own professional journey in health service psychology. Join us for the discussion at #CPDD25 in the Napoleon Ballroom today (June 16) at 1:45-3!

📆 Save the Date! CPDD’s 2026 Annual Meeting will take place in Portland, Oregon, from June 13–18, 2026. Plan to be there as we explore the latest in addiction science and policy. More details coming soon at cpdd.org #CPDD2026 #AddictionScience #Portland2026

Some fantastic insight and coverage on an ongoing crisis. Thinking about the downstream effects of family separations. thehill.com/opinion/immigr…