Addiction Audio
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About
Welcome to the podcast from the journal Addiction . The podcast includes interviews with Addiction authors about their work, details about publishing in the journal, and other topics of interest to the field of addiction. This podcast is for researchers, clinicians, students, people with lived experience, and anyone with an interest in the topic. For Season 3, our interviewers are: Dr Elle Wadsworth, Dr Tsen Vei Lim, Dr Chloe Burke, and Dr Zoe Swithenbank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- How personality shapes the risk of problematic alcohol use with Igor Marchetti
In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr. Tsen Vei Lim speaks with Igor Marchetti about his research on the personality traits associated with problematic alcohol use. The discussion covers findings from a 23-year longitudinal study, includi…
- Tracking the supply of nitazenes on online drug markets with Amy Peacock and Monica Barratt
In this episode, Dr Elle Wadsworth interviews Dr Amy Peacock and Dr Monica Barratt about their research on the availability of nitazenes on online drug markets. They discuss what nitazenes are, why they are popular, the key findings of the…
- The use of AI to detect alcohol with Samatha Salim and Benjamin Riordan
In this Addiction Audio episode, Dr Tsen Vei Lim discusses with PhD candidate Samatha Salim and research fellow Dr Benjamin Riordan their article comparing the accuracy of AI models in detecting alcohol in video images. They cover the cont…
- Psilocybin microdosing in the United States with Michelle Priest
Dr. Elle Wadsworth interviews Dr. Michelle Priest, a research project specialist at RAND, about her work on psilocybin microdosing in the US. The discussion includes data from a nationally representative survey, exploring the prevalence, r…
- Adolescent e-cigarette use under Tobacco 21 policies with James Buszkiewicz
Dr. Annika Theodoulou discusses research with Dr. James Buszkiewicz regarding the association between county-level Tobacco 21 laws that include e-cigarettes and e-cigarette usage behaviors among adolescents in the United States. The discus…
- The strengthening association between youth cannabis use and psychological distress over time with André McDonald
Dr Elle Wadsworth speaks with Dr André McDonald, an epidemiologist and postdoctoral fellow, about his research article examining the link between adolescent cannabis use and psychological distress between 2013 and 2023 in Ontario, Canada.…
- Smoking and drinking among Gypsy and Traveller communities with Eve Taylor
Dr Elle Wadsworth discusses Dr Eve Taylor's research on smoking and drinking among Gypsy and Traveller communities in England. The conversation covers the underrepresentation of these communities in national data, the methodology of the Sm…
- How people decide to consume alcohol when feeling stressed with Jonas Dora
Jonas Dora, an Acting Assistant Professor at the University of Washington, shares insights from his research on the decision to consume alcohol under stress. The discussion delves into the tension reduction hypothesis, research methodologi…
- Advertising cannabis in legal markets with Caitlin McClure-Thomas
This episode features Dr Tsen Vei Lim in conversation with PhD Candidate Caitlin McClure-Thomas, discussing her systematic review on cannabis advertising exposure and its link to cannabis use and intentions. The conversation covers legal f…
- The future of e-cigarette research with Monserrat Conde
In this Addiction Audio episode, Dr. Chloe Burke speaks with Dr. Monserrat Conde from the University of Oxford about a consultation exercise that generated recommendations for future research on e-cigarette use and subsequent smoking in yo…
- Psilocybin's potential in treating methamphetamine use disorder with Jonathan Brett
Dr Elle Wadsworth discusses psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for methamphetamine use disorder with Professor Jonathan Brett. The conversation covers the research, the promising nature of psilocybin for this disorder, the methodology of a…
- Ultra-processed food addiction in older US adults with Lucy Loch
In this episode, Dr Tsen Vei Lim interviews Lucy Loch about her research on ultra-processed food addiction among older adults in the US. They discuss the nature of ultra-processed foods, their link to behavioral addictions and obesity, stu…
- Intersectionality in smoking cessation with Jonathan Bricker
Professor Jonathan Bricker explains his research on intersectionality and smoking cessation, detailing a study that used latent class analysis to predict 12-month cessation. The discussion includes factors predicting smoking, the study's f…
- Estimating risk of cannabis use disorder using standard THC units with Rachel Lees Thorne and Tom Freeman
This episode features Dr Elle Wadsworth in conversation with Dr Rachel Lees Thorne and Professor Tom Freeman from the University of Bath. They discuss their research on estimating thresholds for cannabis use disorder risk by using standard…
- Smoking cessation among adults with substance use problems with Olufemi Erinoso and Jennifer Pearson
This episode features Dr. Zoe Swithenbank discussing research by Dr. Olufemi Erinoso and Dr. Jennifer Pearson. Their work examines smoking cessation products, e-cigarettes, and outcomes among adults with substance use issues, utilizing dat…
- Psilocybin therapy for alcohol use disorder and depression with Amandine Luquiens
Professor Amandine Luquiens discusses her research on psilocybin therapy for alcohol use disorder and depression with Dr. Tsen Vei Lim. The interview covers the use of psilocybin in clinical trials, associated concerns, the role of psychot…
- Stress and online social networks with Annica Kessling and Elisa Wegmann
In this episode, Dr. Tsen Vei Lim interviews Annica Kessling and Dr. Elisa Wegmann, researchers from the University of Duisburg-Essen. They discuss their experimental study on the effects of stress on cue-reactivity, attentional bias, and…
- How cognition and decision-making processes shape behaviour with Justin Mahlberg
This episode features a discussion between Dr Tsen Vei Lim and Dr Justin Mahlberg, a Research Fellow at Monash University, focusing on Mahlberg's research into social cognition and decision-making processes in individuals with methamphetam…
- Drug-related deaths in the LGBTQ+ community with Emmert Roberts
Dr Elle Wadsworth speaks with Dr Emmert Roberts about his report on drug-related deaths within the LGBTQ+ community in the UK between 1997 and 2024. The discussion covers the study's methodology, key findings, the types of drugs involved,…
- Defining medical cannabis with Myfanwy Graham
This episode features Dr Elle Wadsworth in conversation with Dr Myfanwy Graham, a Postgraduate Scholar at Monash University. They discuss Dr Graham's research paper on the measurement of medical cannabis use, examining definitions, policy…
- Health claims about US cannabis products with Tim Mackey and Doug Roehler
Dr Elle Wadsworth interviews Tim Mackey and Doug Roehler about their research into health benefit claims made for cannabis products sold on US online marketplaces. They discuss the study's findings, methodology, and the cannabis regulatory…
- A smartphone app for reducing alcohol use with Joshua Garfield
Dr. Tsen Vei Lim interviews Dr. Joshua Garfield about his research on a smartphone app for alcohol use disorder treatment. The app uses personalized approach bias modification, and the discussion covers its efficacy, participant experience…
- What wastewater reveals about drug use in Hanoi, Vietnam with Phong Thai
This episode features Dr Elle Wadsworth and Dr Phong Thai discussing wastewater analysis to measure illegal drug use in Hanoi, Vietnam. They explore the feasibility of such studies in low-income countries, drug trends like ketamine and syn…
- MDMA, anxiety, and depression with Zachary Bryant
Zachary Bryant, a PhD candidate at the University of Sydney, shares findings from his research on the link between MDMA use in young adulthood and later anxiety or depressive disorders. The discussion covers the study's methodology, key fi…
- Retention in buprenorphine treatment with Albert Burgess-Hull
Dr. Elle Wadsworth discusses treatment retention in opioid use disorder with Dr. Albert Burgess-Hull, focusing on a study that compares subcutaneous injectable and sublingual buprenorphine. The interview covers the study's methodology, fin…
- What works for treating cannabis use disorder with Monika Halicka
This episode features a discussion between Dr. Chloe Burke and Dr. Monika Halicka on psychosocial interventions for cannabis use disorder. They cover the findings of a systematic review and meta-analysis regarding the effectiveness and saf…
- Genetic influence in addiction with Wei Deng
Dr. Tsen Vei Lim speaks with Dr. Wei Deng, whose research examines externalizing behaviors as a common genetic influence for substance use and behavioral conditions. The discussion covers the importance of genetics in addiction research, p…
- Nonmedical and medical ketamine use with Owen Bowden-Jones and Arun Sahai
This episode features Dr Elle Wadsworth in conversation with Professor Owen Bowden-Jones and Mr Arun Sahai regarding non-medical and medical ketamine use. The discussion addresses the drug's increasing harms from illicit use, its potential…
- Correcting misperceptions about vaping with Katie East
In this episode, Dr. Tsen Vei Lim speaks with Dr. Katie East about her research on vaping harm perceptions in UK young adults. They discuss misconceptions about vaping, nicotine knowledge, and the impact of expert-led health messaging.
- Caregiver alcohol use and child maltreatment with June Leung
Dr. June Leung discusses her systematic review and meta-analysis on the association between caregiver alcohol use and child maltreatment. The episode covers the review
- Access to recreational cannabis in Switzerland with Lavinia Baltes
Dr Tsen Vei Lim speaks with Dr Lavinia Baltes about a randomized control trial comparing public health-oriented recreational cannabis access to illegal market access in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland. They discuss the legal landscape, difference…
- Questionable generalisability of the AUDIT-C with Danilo Romero
Dr. Tsen Vei Lim speaks with Dr. Danilo Romero regarding his research on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test – Consumption (AUDIT-C). The discussion covers the AUDIT-C's questionable generalizability as an outcome measure in clin…
- Personalised feedback interventions with Marilyn Piccirillo, Katherine Walukevich-Dienst, and Elizabeth Lehinger
In this episode, Dr Tsen Vei Lim interviews Drs Marilyn Piccirillo, Katherine Walukevich-Dienst, and Elizabeth Lehinger about their research on personalised feedback interventions for alcohol use in young adults. The discussion includes th…
- Hidden populations in household surveys on smoking prevalence with Emma Beard
Dr Tsen Vei Lim speaks with Dr Emma Beard, a lecturer at University College London, about her research report on the underestimation of smoking prevalence in UK statistics due to the exclusion of hidden populations. They discuss the defini…
- Publishing qualitative research in addiction with Jo Neale and Brian Kelly
In this episode, Dr Elle Wadsworth talks with Professors Joanne Neale and Brian Kelly about their editorial "Over a decade later and Addiction journal is still committed to publishing qualitative research." They discuss the editorial's ori…
- Identifying alcohol use disorder with James MacKillop
Dr. Tsen Vei Lim interviews Dr. James MacKillop regarding his research on identifying alcohol use disorder (AUD). The discussion covers the diagnosis of AUD, the role of drinking behavior in identification, and the implications of MacKillo…
- Adolescent substance use in Africa with Sandra Jumbe and Chris Newby
Drs. Sandra Jumbe and Chris Newby discuss their systematic review and meta-analysis on adolescent substance use in Africa between 2000 and 2020. They cover the review's findings, associated familial and socioeconomic/environmental factors,…
- Nitazenes in wastewater with Richard Bade
Dr. Elle Wadsworth speaks with Dr. Richard Bade about his research on identifying nitazenes in wastewater across 22 countries. The discussion covers the reasons for the study, its findings on nitazene levels, and the implications for polic…
- Communicating public health research with Sarah Jackson, Martin Jarvis and Robert West
This episode features Dr Elle Wadsworth in conversation with tobacco and nicotine researchers Dr Sarah Jackson, Emeritus Professor Martin Jarvis, and Emeritus Professor Robert West. They discuss an editorial titled ‘The price of a cigarett…
- Psychedelics to manage opioid use with Noa Krawczyk
Dr. Noa Krawczyk discusses research on self-reported experiences with using psychedelics to manage opioid use, exploring current treatments and the potential of psychedelics as an alternative medicine.
- Alcohol and the pleasure of intoxication with James Nicholls
In this episode, Dr Elle Wadsworth speaks with Dr James Nicholls about the pleasure associated with alcohol intoxication. They examine why public health research has historically overlooked this aspect, its relevance to current public heal…
- Young people and disposable e-cigarettes with David Hammond
Dr Elle Wadsworth and Professor David Hammond discuss youth vaping, disposable e-cigarettes, nicotine salts, and policy differences between Canada, the UK, and the US. The conversation touches on the environmental impact of vaping products…
- Opioids, cancer and mortality with Aleksi Hamina
Ben Scher speaks with Dr. Aleksi Hamina about a study matching national datasets to identify excess mortality from cancers among people who use drugs, finding increased incidences and mortality for liver, lung, larynx, and pancreas cancers.
- Cannabis potency and psychotic experiences with Lindsey Hines
Dr. Rob Calder interviews Dr. Lindsey Hines about her study linking cannabis potency to psychotic experiences, using data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children. They discuss measurement challenges and the importance of h…
- Cannabis use in the US with Jonathan Caulkins
Dr Elle Wadsworth and Professor Jonathan Caulkins analyze self-reported US cannabis use trends from 1979-2022, contrasting them with alcohol use and policy changes. They explore the differing nature of cannabis and alcohol as intoxicants,…
- Integrated care vans with Kathleen Page
Dr. Kathleen Page speaks with Ben Scher about a trial of an integrated care van in Baltimore, which provided healthcare and buprenorphine to people who inject drugs. The discussion covers the van's effectiveness, the impact of COVID-19, an…
- Smoking and abdominal obesity with Germán Carrasquilla
This episode features Rob Calder interviewing Dr Germán Carrasquilla about his study using Mendelian randomization to assess if smoking causes increased abdominal obesity. The findings indicate that smoking initiation and higher lifetime s…
- Benzodiazepines and treatment with Adam Bakker, Michael Liebrenz and Alexander Smith
In this episode, Ben Scher speaks with Adam Bakker, Michael Liebrenz, and Alexander Smith about their commentary on treating individuals prescribed or using opiates, opiate agonist medications, and benzodiazepines. They examine medical and…
- Contingency management with Gabriela Khazanov, James, McKay and Richard Rawson
This episode features Dr. Gabriela Khazanov, Professor James McKay, and Professor Richard Rawson discussing contingency management (CM) as a treatment for addiction, particularly for stimulant use disorders. They explore its effectiveness,…
- Xylazine, heroin and drug markets with Caroline Copeland
Dr. Caroline Copeland discusses the increasing presence of xylazine in drug markets, its harms such as tissue death, and its implications for public health. The episode covers xylazine's identification in the UK beyond heroin supplies, inc…