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Anxiety & Addictive Behaviors Laboratory & Clinic

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Lab dedicated to training clinical scientists & mental health practitioners, increasing accessibility of evidence-based therapy, & conducting research aimed at improving understanding & treatment of mental disorders. Views expressed do not reflect any org.

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Racism and alcohol use and related problems among Asian American and Pacific Island adults: The role of negative emotions in responses to experiencing racism Background and Objectives Although Asian American and Pacific Island (AAPI) individuals are less likely to use alcohol than other racial/ethnic groups, health disparities regarding alcohol-related o...

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23.02.2026 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AAPI individuals reported high rates of #racism which was related to greater racism-related negative affect (NA) & worse #alcohol outcomes. This is 1st known test of racism‐related NA on alcohol use among AAPI adults, critical given the high rates of racism experienced. @lsuresearch.bsky.social

23.02.2026 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Super proud to announce that graduate student Caroline Scherzer, currently on internship at MUSC, will complete her post-doctoral training at the Center of Excellence in Behavioral Health in the College of Nursing at MUSC! @lsu.bsky.social @lsupsychology.bsky.social

20.02.2026 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Our work was highlighted in @rsaofficial.bsky.social's newsletter! Check it out below! @lsu.bsky.social @lsupsychology.bsky.social

12.02.2026 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy International Women in Science Day from our team of amazing women in science! @lsu.bsky.social @lsuresearch.bsky.social @lsupsychology.bsky.social #WomenInScience #InternationalWomenInScienceDay

11.02.2026 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dr. Oz Says Drinking Is a β€˜Social Lubricant.’ Some Experts Worry About That.

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11.02.2026 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our research on social anxiety, drinking to manage social anxiety, and alcohol use and related problems was featured in The New York Times! link to article below:
@lsu.bsky.social @lsupsychology.bsky.social @lsuresearch.bsky.social

11.02.2026 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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CONGRATS to undergrad RA, Alijah, who will present a poster, A Daily Diary Study of the Relation of Race-Based Discrimination to Negative Affect and Cannabis-Related Behaviors among Black Undergraduates, at #ADAA2026 conference in Chicago! Way to GEAUX! @lsu.bsky.social @lsupsychology.bsky.social

04.02.2026 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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‼️WE ARE HIRING‼️The Center for Suicide Research and Prevention is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator.

If you are interested in research and eager to make an impact, join our team today!

πŸ”—Learn more @ csrp.mgh.harvard.edu/jobs/
πŸ“‹Apply @ bit.ly/CSRPcrc26

03.02.2026 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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28.01.2026 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exciting to see this paper has been published! 1st authored by grad student, Katie Thomas, we found that the indirect effect of #PTSD symptoms on heavy #drinking occurred via #relationship impairment & this effect was moderated by sex, occurring for #women, not men. LinkπŸ‘‡@lsupsychology.bsky.social

28.01.2026 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sex differences in opioid misuse among adults with chronic lower back pain: the roles of negative affect and related transdiagnostic factors The opioid epidemic is a significant public health concern, particularly among adults with chronic pain. Although sex differences in opioid-related behaviors have been observed, little work has exa...

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15.01.2026 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our 1st publication of 2026! This paper, co-authored with graduate students Caroline Scherzer (MUSC intern), Luke Vargo, & Paige Morris (MIRECC Fellow), found sex differences in the relations of negative emotions with opioid misuse severity. Link to text πŸ‘‡@lsupsychology.bsky.social @lsu.bsky.social

15.01.2026 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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CONGRATS to honors student, Lan Qiu, who will present a poster on #nicotine- #cannabis #DualUse among #AAPI adults at the 2026 Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction Conference in Kansas City! Way to GEAUX! #CPA2026 #CPA26 @lsupsychology.bsky.social @apadivision50.bsky.social @lsu.bsky.social

12.01.2026 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Experts need to keep this conversation going, raising awareness of risks but also of the myriad options for cutting down on drinking or finding support for an alcohol use disorder. #NIAAA is a trusted source, building on years of science it has supported.
rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov

12.01.2026 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First team meeting of the Mardi Gras Season means King Cake! Laissez les bons temps rouler! Happy Mardi Gras! @lsu.bsky.social @lsupsychology.bsky.social

08.01.2026 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CONGRATS to grad student Katie Thomas on her 1st-authored paper in Journal of Substance Use & Addiction Treatment! Posttraumatic stress symptoms related to heavy drinking via relationship impairment for women (not men), highlighting the need to consider sex in research. @lsupsychology.bsky.social

06.01.2026 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Proud of our team's work in '25! Training #LSU grad students in research & clinical work; mentoring undergrads in research, publications, & conference presentations; funding to advance our research & clinical missions; & expanding community-based clinical services! @lsupsychology.bsky.social

16.12.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sex Differences in the Synergistic Effects of Distress Intolerance and Anxiety Sensitivity on Alcohol Use and Related Problems Among Black Adults who Smoke

link to full text: rdcu.be/eTHro

09.12.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Grad student Luke Vargo tested the interaction of #DistressIntolerance (DI), #AnxietySensitivity (AS), & #sex on #drinking, finding DI related to > binge drinking freq among men w/lower AS, & among women w/higher AS. Highlights the important role of sex in alcohol research. @lsuresearch.bsky.social

09.12.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Big CONGRATS to grad student Katie Thomas for successfully defending her master’s thesis project, The Impact of Dyadic #Coping on #Alcohol Use and Related Problems among College Students in Romantic Relationships! Way to GEAUX! @lsupsychology.bsky.social @lsu.bsky.social @lsuresearch.bsky.social

05.12.2025 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Such a great meeting! It's one of our team's favorite parts of ABCT!

04.12.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to grad student Chris Buenrostro for successfully proposing his master’s thesis project, Purpose in Life as a Moderator in the Relationship Between #Depression and #Anxiety & #Cannabis Related Outcomes Among College Students! Way to GEAUX! @lsu.bsky.social @lsupsychology.bsky.social

04.12.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Big THANKS to everyone who stopped by to talk about our research during the #ABCT25 Addictive Behaviors SIG meeting & the SIG EXPO! & way to GEAUX graduate students Khoa Le & Luke Vargo who presented! #ABCT2025 @lsupsychology.bsky.social @lsu.bsky.social @abctabsig.bsky.social @abctnow.bsky.social

26.11.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Big THANKS to everyone who attended our #ABCT25 symposium on romantic relationship dynamics & alcohol use! & Thanks to our speakers, Katie Thomas, Drs. Julianne Flanagan, Jaye Derrick, & Julia Buckner @lsupsychology.bsky.social @lsu.bsky.social @abctnow.bsky.social @abctabsig.bsky.social #ABCT2025

24.11.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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19.11.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Latest publication co-authored w/grad student Luke Vargo & undergrad @lsu-honors.bsky.social student Amelia Knox. 1st study of imposter syndrome's relation to cannabis problems. Link to paper below @lsu.bsky.social @lsupsychology.bsky.social @lsuresearch.bsky.social @LSU #impostersyndrome #cannabis

19.11.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's #ABCT2025 conference week! If you're headed to ABCT in NOLA this week, check out these FOUR presentations by our team on Friday! Presenting at the Addictive Behaviors SIG meeting, SIG Expo, & a Symposium from 5-6PM! @lsupsychology.bsky.social #ABCT25 @abctabsig.bsky.social @abctnow.bsky.social

18.11.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Luke Vargo's 2nd 1st authored paper was accepted for publication! We found a significant sex X distress intolerance (DI) X anxiety sensitivity (AS) interaction - DI was related to greater binge drinking frequency for men w/less AS, and for women w/greater AS. Way to GEAUX, Luke! @lsu.bsky.social

12.11.2025 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great news! A second paper using Amelia Knox's (LSU '25) honors thesis data was accepted for publication! It's the 1st known study to test if imposter syndrome is related to cannabis problems & this relation occurred via social anxiety & coping motivated use. Great work! @lsupsychology.bsky.social

10.11.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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