CPDD members gathered in Washington, DC yesteday for the annual Advocacy Day event. Members advocated on behalf of the College meeting with members of the House and Senate. If you're interested in participating in the next Adovcacy Day event, contact the Executive Office.

Our paper is out today in @DrugAlcoholDep! -- Oral CBD did not affect self-admin or alcohol seeking in NHP model Elise Weerts Austin Zamarripa sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

We at Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Center are recruiting for a Research Program Coordinator to work with me, Justin Strickland, and our amazing team! Looking for candidates interested in assisting w/ scientific studies & inspired by the rigorous study of psychoactive substances jobs.jhu.edu/job/Baltimore-…

The science and safety of recreational marijuana Johns Hopkins Cannabis Science Lab bit.ly/3NOqrXc via The Hub

Happy halloween from my new little lab rat! 🐭

I loved my time as ECP Fellow -- learned a lot about the editorial process from William Stoops. & I can attest that Kelly Dunn, PhD, MBA will be just as stellar of a mentor! Feel free to DM if you have any questions about my experience

We are hiring a research specialist to conduct studies on the neurobiology of addiction using rat models and using neuromodulation as a novel potential treatment. Apply now at uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs/job/Ch… (or see link/QR code below)

Returned from ACNP with only two photos taken. Both speakers were great, but one may have edged out the other (sorry Justin Strickland). Can’t wait for next year!

I get asked to do a lot of media regarding cannabis, but I'll be honest this is the first time I've been asked to comment on New Orleans rats getting high from eating police evidence. Cassie Moore featured too. axios.com/local/new-orle…

A freeze on meetings of expert panels that peer review grant proposals at the National Institutes of Health is kicking in this week. Follow Science’s coverage of President Donald Trump’s impact on U.S. research and science globally. ⬇️ scim.ag/42QmACm

Amazing work by DBB's Bryan W Jenkins 🧠 on summarizing the effects of prenatal cannabinoids on the brain and behavior! Online today - in NBBR Elise Weerts sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Medicaid’s the largest payer of addiction and mental health services in the U.S. and used at higher rates in red states. Trump's budget bill put these communities at greater risk of losing these lifesaving services at a time when they’re needed most. statnews.com/2025/06/12/med…

🎺 Calling all early career attendees! Join us for the Early Career Social Hour hosted by NIDA T-32 and R-25 Directors. Where: Oak Alley, Fourth Floor When: Monday, 7:30–8:30 PM Network with peers and mentors in a relaxed setting. #CPDD2025

another day, another fight with free chatGPT to give me accurate information Drug Monkey

Fun collaboration with Margaret Haney is moving to bluesky @MegHaney Cassie Moore Elise Weerts Caroline Arout & Hannah Harris! We evaluated the translational pipeline, from preclinical & human lab models to RCTs for CUD, reviewing medication effects & discussing challenges in translating findings.

📢 It's time! 🎉 Submissions are OPEN for #CPDD2026 in Portland, OR. [Symposia, Mini- Symposia, and Workshops, Posters, & Orals] Submit NOW: cpdd.org