Samuel F. Acuff, PhD

Had an excellent time chatting with Dr. Sudie Back about COPE for PTSD and substance use. Wonderful scientist and person, and great episode. Give it a listen!

ICYMI: Our latest episode is out now, featuring Dr. Sudie Back!

Check it out here anywhere you get your podcasts:
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Dr. Debra Kaysen - PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder The Addiction Psychologist · Episode

Understanding the impact of co-occuring PTSD and alcohol use disorder can get complicated very quickly. Luckily, we have brilliant researchers and clinicians like Dr. Debra Kaysen to help break it down!

🔁 Revisit our powerful conversation with Dr. Kaysen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0Ffl...

I am thrilled to share I have officially accepted an offer for a TT Asst Prof of Clinical Psychology position at the U of New Mexico! SO excited to join their Dept and be an affiliate of CASAA too! I cannot wait to work with so many stellar faculty and students there!

@unm.edu @casaa.bsky.social

Addiction isn’t just about brain chemistry – but nor is it just bad choices Addiction isn’t a brain disease – but substance use is rarely a free choice either.

Pleased to be able to share my new article in @theconversation.com. It was inspired by recent papers with colleagues @chrysanthi-bltk.bsky.social @ioanaacristea.bsky.social @samuelacuff.bsky.social & ongoing work with @ambercopeland.bsky.social, and many others! theconversation.com/addiction-is...

Dr. Bill Miller - Motivational Interviewing The Addiction Psychologist · Episode

Struggling to get your Monday started? 😴 Kickstart your day with this episode on Motivation Interviewing with Dr. Bill Miller to learn about how people move from ambivalence to action, and why that may be a key tool in addiction treatment.

Listen Here: open.spotify.com/episode/2Xal...

Kurt Vonnegut tells his wife he's going out to buy an envelope: "Oh, she says, well, you're not a poor man. You know, why don't you go online and buy a hundred envelopes and put them in the closet? And so I pretend not to hear her. And go out to get an envelope because I'm going to have a hell of a good time in the process of buying one envelope. I meet a lot of people. And see some great looking babies. And a fire engine goes by. And I give them the thumbs up. And I'll ask a woman what kind of dog that is. And, and I don't know. The moral of the story is — we're here on Earth to fart around And, of course, the computers will do us out of that. And what the computer people don't realize, or they don't care, is we're dancing animals. You know, we love to move around. And it's like we're not supposed to dance at all anymore."

Kurt Vonnegut man

But good luck!!!!

I am sitting here loling right now

Check out our newest episode with Dr. Josh Grubbs (joshuagrubbsphd.bsky.social) on behavioral addictions.

A phenomenal #CPA2025 @apadivision50.bsky.social! Devastating to hear the tremendous damage inflicted by senseless HHS/NIH/FDA cuts to so many in our community, and also so nourishing to be together and support each other during these times. As promised, a new starter pack: go.bsky.app/SnnMai2

Amazing!!! Not at all surprised!!!

Justin enthusiastically presenting "understanding drug-drug interactions to evaluate the relative risks of cannabis use"

Sam Acuff presenting in front of a podium with slides in the background

Had a great time presenting some emerging cannabis use research at #CPA2025 this morning with @samuelacuff.bsky.social @ninachristie.bsky.social @juststrickland.bsky.social and Rachel Tomko! @apadivision50.bsky.social

do you have something to say about this topic? Check out our call for papers at the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science

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Dr. Alexis Kuerbis - Substance Use and Aging The Addiction Psychologist · Episode

🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT🚨

In this week's episode, older adults 🤝 meet🤝 substance use. We sat down with Dr. Alexis Kuerbis of Hunter College and learned all about patterns of use and the unique factors to consider when working with aging populations.

Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4D5C...

This was a very compelling episode with the great Dr. Alexis Kuerbis about substance use and SUD among older adults. This incredibly important topic will only grow in significance in the coming decades. Please have a listen! @addpsychpodcast.bsky.social

Thanks for sharing, @jamesnicholls.bsky.social! Enjoyed reading your thoughtful perspective, which was very stimulating. Our commentary on that perspective is below. For anyone interested, have a read of both, in addition to the other commentaries!

Lovely evening in Memphis 🇺🇸 BBQ food for dinner with @james-g-murphy.bsky.social and @samuelacuff.bsky.social, and lots of interesting discussions!

Prevalence of Cannabis Use Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Population Surveys: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs: Vol 86, No 1 Objective: Epidemiologic surveys aim to estimate the population prevalence of cannabis use and cannabis use disorder. Prevalence estimates are important for understanding trends, such as the impact of policy change. Existing epidemiologic surveys have produced discrepant and potentially unreliable estimates. The current meta-analysis (PROSPERO CRD42022364818) aims to identify potential sources of unreliability in prevalence estimates of cannabis use and use disorder among the general population (age 12 and older). There was no specific hypothesis about overall prevalence estimate, but we expected significant variability (i.e., heterogeneity) in estimates based on factors such as country, year of data collection, and specific methodological factors (e.g., diagnostic instrument). Method: Systematic searches identified manuscripts and reports documenting nationally representative lifetime or past-year cannabis use disorder prevalence estimates. Meta-analysis was used to synthesize prevalence estimates, evaluate heterogeneity, and test moderators. Results: There were 39 manuscripts/reports included in analyses, which resulted in 259 unique prevalence estimates spanning 1980–2013 and an aggregated sample size of 973,281 individuals. Past-year and lifetime prevalence estimates for cannabis use were 12.83% (95% CI [11.15%, 14.71%]) and 38.31% (95% CI [35.92%, 40.76%]), and those for cannabis use disorder were 2.59% (95% CI [2.30%, 2.90%]) and 6.77% (95% CI [4.89%, 9.30%]), respectively. There was significant heterogeneity in estimates, which was partially explained by factors such as country, year of data collection, and methodological characteristics. Conclusions: The significant heterogeneity in prevalence estimates as a function of methodological characteristics raises concerns about the generalizability of estimates. Recommendations for enhancing the validity and reliability of these estimates are offered.

Prevalence of Cannabis Use Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Population Surveys (new in @jsadjournal.bsky.social 86/1)
@cassie-boness.bsky.social @samuelacuff.bsky.social @massgeneralbrigham.bsky.social @harvardmed.bsky.social @kennethsherr.bsky.social
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Excellent update on the world of Kratom with the wonderful @kirstenelins.bsky.social

Definitely worth a listen!

It was wonderful talking with Lindsay about this topic. Lindsay is a wonderful human being, and she does incredible science as well!

Dr. Lindsay Squeglia - The Developing Adolescent Brain and Substance Use The Addiction Psychologist · Episode

🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT 🚨

In this week's episode @addpsychpodcast.bsky.social, Dr. Lindsay Squeglia, of the Medical University of South Carolina, talks about the effects of alcohol on brain development and how that relates to substance use disorders!

Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3cqp...

When is it too early to have the "alcohol talk"? Can it be too late? Does it really matter how old one is when they start drinking?

Dr. Lindsay Squeglia has a lot to share about adolescent drinking and development. Stay tuned for the latest episode of
@addpsychpodcast.bsky.social, dropping soon!

Divergence in Cannabis and Alcohol Use Disorder Prevalence Trends from 2002-2019 Despite increases in availability, potency, and consumption of cannabis, epidemiological data suggest decreases in prevalence of cannabis use disorder…

New paper in drug and alcohol dependence: Divergence in Cannabis and Alcohol Use Disorder Prevalence Trends from 2002-2019

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Hello addiction science world, @addpsychpodcast.bsky.social made a Blue Sky account! If want to stay up to date on the latest addiction science while also having fun, give us a follow and listen to a few episodes! Episodes out monthly!

Hi BlueSky world! We've been cookin' up great content over the years and are excited to share it with you all! Thanks to @apadivision50.bsky.social for being our official home!

Finally made the jump to @bsky.app. For those who don't know me, I am a clinical scientist studying the effects of the context on addiction and recovery from substance use disorder. Give me a follow, and I'll give you one back!