New research paper: ‘Pharmacological treatment for #methamphetamine withdrawal: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials’. This paper systematically reviews nine randomised controlled trials of 242 participants. Read more → onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

Drinking buddies can provide insight on drinking motivations! Check out our study:

This is what summers feel like as a PhD student😂

"Unknown risks of psychosis and addiction with delta-8-THC: A call for research, regulation, and clinical caution" A call for research into the isomer delta-8-THC, which is typically synthesized from hemp in parts of 🇺🇸 where cannabis remains restricted. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

New publication in Addictive Behaviors!! 👇 Over time, feeling depressed can lead to MORE heavy drinking, whereas feeling physical aspects of anxiety (e.g., trembling, breathing difficulty) can lead to LESS heavy drinking. Andy J. Kim Sherry. H. Stewart Dr. Aislin Mushquash

What is science? 🤔 1) High schoolers: "the hypothetico-deductive method" 2) College grads: "how society builds collective knowledge about the natural world" 3) Grad students and professors: 👇

A young, confused academic is about to review their very first paper. Anyone have any advice on good reviewing practices?

I frequently get asked by students whether a psychology degree is right for them. Here is a thread with some of what I think are the main considerations that anyone thinking of studying for a BSc psychology should be aware of.

What is a reasonable salary ($$) for a behavioral scientist with a PhD?

To PhD students, postdocs, and academics: have the confidence in yourself that predatory journals have in you!

What makes a productive #PhD student? A. A SUPPORTIVE supervisor B. SUFFICIENT salary each month C. LIMITED working hours That’s all needed for a PhD fellow to perform productively. Link: doi.org/10.1016/j.resp… ⁦OpenAcademics⁩ ⁦PhD Voice - Independently Run⁩

A powerful example of how slot machines prey on your attention and motivation to get you hooked.

Remember when major sports leagues shut down in March 2020 because of COVID-19? No surprise, the amount of sports gambling decreased as a result (at least in Canada). Less access to gambling equals less gambling. 👇

Yesterday I accepted an offer to make my dream job permanent. Huge as that is, work today feels exactly the same as it always has. I think that’s a sign of how good I’ve had it in my contract positions.

Our study shows a link between maternal perfectionism and binge eating in daughters. It suggests that mothers' perfectionistic concerns may play a role in maintaining binge eating habits in emerging adult daughters. #perfectionism #bingeeating doi.org/10.1016/j.eatb…

With funding from Brain Canada we are evaluating the The JoyPop App as an e-mental health support for emerging adults (18-25) who need but are waiting for mental health services. MindSea Coping Research Lab