A new bill could expand veteran access to MDMA-assisted therapy, thanks in part to the groundbreaking research on MDMA for PTSD and alcohol use by CAAS faculty Erica Eaton, Christy Capone, & Carolina Haass-Koffler. This was the first VA-funded study for psychedelic-assisted therapy since the 1960s.

As wellness conversations broaden beyond abstinence, Food & Wine amplifies new research from CAAS Professor Jane Metrik on cannabis through a harm-reduction lens and what it could mean for moderating alcohol consumption.

Alcohol can make you feel anxious or irritable the next day. CAAS Associate Professor Hayley Treloar Padovano, Ph.D. discusses with The New York Times what causes this — and how to manage it.

As cannabis moves toward federal rescheduling, pregnant people are being left in a vulnerable position. CAAS Assistant Professor Lauren Micalizzi, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Tobin-Tyler, J.D., M.A. co-authored this piece in STAT about the importance of reform.

"We need to listen to people who use drugs and make sure they're part of the process to tell us about what they're experiencing, and to believe and trust that, and follow up on what we're hearing with science." CAAS Director & Professor Christopher Kahler, Ph.D. participated in an NPR podcast segment by Andrew Stelzer on California Sober and a recent relevant study led by CAAS Professor Jane Metrik, Ph.D.

“Any level of drinking has some risk, and it increases with more drinking,” Christopher Kahler, Director of the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, previously told USA TODAY.

THC beverages make up a “fast-growing segment of the market that is being promoted as an alcohol alternative … because it’s a familiar route of consumption,” Jane Metrik, Ph.D., Professor at the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, tells TODAY.com.

Mollie Monnig, Associate Professor at CAAS, spoke with the New York Times about the role of aging in the body's ability to process alcohol.

Christopher Kahler, Professor and Director of CAAS, talks with USA Today about the latest developments in government guidelines around alcohol use.

CAAS Associate Professor Hayley Treloar Padovano discusses Dry January (and beyond) with Women's Health.

CAAS Director Professor Christopher Kahler and CAAS Assistant Professor David Zelaya are co-authors on a recent paper offering guidance for how researchers can contribute to an antiracist public health agenda.

CAAS postdoc Molly Maloney and CAAS Associate Professor Jennifer Merrill reflect on the strengths of digital interventions and discuss safeguards to ensure they reflect the needs of the people who use them.

Tara White, Assistant Professor at CAAS, discusses how vital it is to question fear-driven responses in society.

A recent study co-authored by CAAS adjunct professor Ethan Mereish, CAAS postdoc alum Jamie Parnes, and current CAAS faculty member Robert Miranda investigated how daily substance use differs when it’s planned versus unplanned, specifically for nicotine, cannabis, and alcohol.

CAAS postdoc alums Jamie Parnes and Samuel Meisel worked with current faculty member Robert Miranda on a study exploring the relationship between cannabis use and sleep for young adults.

Former CAAS postdoc Megan Strowger and current CAAS faculty members Matthew Meisel and Suzanne Colby conducted a review to broadly characterize the peer-reviewed literature on Dry January, summarize its main findings, strengths, and limitations, as well as delineate future research directions.

Despite an abundance of public discourse about the opioid crisis in the media, there is little research characterizing opioid-related content on TikTok, a popular video-based social media platform. This study involving CAAS Assistant Professors Michelle Haikalis and Melissa Pielech sought to examine how opioids are portrayed on TikTok.

Balancing public health priorities around e-cigarette flavors requires a careful approach that supports adult harm reduction while safeguarding youth.

CAAS alum Kristi Gamarel and current CAAS faculty member Jasjit Ahluwalia contributed to this article about recent redefinitions of what is considered allowable in federally sponsored research.

CAAS researchers have launched a study testing MDMA, known as ecstasy or molly, and talk therapy as a treatment for PTSD and alcohol use disorder in military veterans.

Congratulations to CAAS Assistant Professor David Zelaya for winning the APA Division 45 Emerging Professional – Contributions to Service Award!

Overdose deaths have declined 27% in 2024. "This progress is encouraging, but it's fragile." Read more from CAAS Professor Alexandria Macmadu's conversation with The Wall Street Journal.

CAAS faculty Chris Kahler and Mollie Monnig were quoted in an article by Every Day Health about the effects of drinking on the brain.

Dr. Rohsenow, a professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences and associate director of the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, was quoted in The New York Times for her research on hangovers.

Hayley Treloar Padovano, Ph.D., an Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, talks with Times about how to relax and unwind without drinking alcohol.

The research, funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, aims to uncover how alcohol and HIV disrupt gut bacteria and contribute to chronic health issues like heart disease.

Hayley Treloar Padovano, Ph.D., an Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, talks with Women's Health about how to untangle alcohol from your social life.

As the US Surgeon General calls for cancer warning labels for alcohol, Professor Christopher Kahler says drinkers are often unaware of recommended daily alcohol limits. Easily available serving size info for different types of alcohol is key.

With the first state-sanctioned overdose prevention center about to open in Providence, Rhode Island, Brown University epidemiologist Brandon Marshall explained how researchers will measure its impact.

As holiday festivities get underway, the American Heart Association asked Dr. Christopher Kahler what advice he gives to people trying to stay sober or not over-drink.

Lauren Micalizzi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies and Ian Martin, Business Systems Analyst at Together We Can Addiction Recovery & Education Society had the winning pitch among 21 pitches.

The lack of integration of addiction treatment with other health care services presents distinct challenges for people with higher levels of OUD treatment needs who require SNF care. Since inpatient SUD treatment programs are not currently classified as medical facilities, a status that some in the SUD treatment sector defend to avoid increased regulation and cost, they do not address medical and rehabilitation needs as part of their services. Medically-enhanced addiction treatment programs should be options for people with OUD.

Cutting back on drinking can be a real challenge, but CAAS Professors Suzanne Colby and Christopher Kahler say goal-setting to reduce your alcohol consumption is a big deal. "The most important step to cutting back is to set an intention," Dr. Kahler says.

Overdose deaths are increasing, despite efforts by governments to address illicit drug use and implement public health approaches. A significant reason is the increasing prevalence of xylazine (tranq), an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist and central nervous system depressant present in the fentanyl drug supply.

It’s imperative that we further our knowledge and understanding on smoking as a harm reduction strategy, and begin to identify and promote safer, evidence-based methods people can utilize while smoking to reduce health risks.