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Rob Calder

@RobCalder3

CEO of @SSA_Addiction. Views my own.

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Jess very kindly removed the ums, ers and head scratching to make me (almost) sound articulate. It's been a hugely enjoyable first few months and I'm incredibly grateful to get to work for the @SSA_Addiction in this role.

The SSA's Social Media Specialist, Jess Richmond, caught up with @RobCalder3 to find out more about his background in treatment services and to hear his reflections on the organisation's new vision. Read it here: addiction-ssa.org/news/dr-rob-...

SSA_Addiction's tweet image. The SSA's Social Media Specialist, Jess Richmond, caught up with @RobCalder3 to find out more about his background in treatment services and to hear his reflections on the organisation's new vision. Read it here: addiction-ssa.org/news/dr-rob-...


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NEW Addiction research leadership programme run by @SSA_Addiction for @UK_Life_Science . This includes Masters, pre-Doc support, PHD, post-Doc transitions, Fellowships & leadership bursaries! @NPS_issed @NHS_APA @addictionprofs @rcpsychAddFac Find out at addiction-ssa.org/news/new-fundi…

OwenBowdenJones's tweet image. NEW Addiction research leadership programme run by @SSA_Addiction for @UK_Life_Science . This includes Masters, pre-Doc support, PHD, post-Doc transitions, Fellowships & leadership bursaries!  @NPS_issed @NHS_APA @addictionprofs @rcpsychAddFac Find out at addiction-ssa.org/news/new-fundi…

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FUNDING ALERT! The new @SSA_Addiction schemes funded by @UK_Life_Science are going live soon. All information below!! Are you an addiction researcher? There are opportunities galore!! @rcpsychAddFac @NHS_APA @addictionprofs @NPS_issed addiction-ssa.org/news/new-fundi…


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🌟 Discover how behavioural insights drive policy improvements in health, sustainability, and safety! Join the BR-UK Research Showcase webinar to explore key findings from 5 cross-disciplinary projects. Don’t miss out! #BRUKWebinar us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

BehaviourRes_UK's tweet image. 🌟 Discover how behavioural insights drive policy improvements in health, sustainability, and safety! Join the BR-UK Research Showcase webinar to explore key findings from 5 cross-disciplinary projects. Don’t miss out! #BRUKWebinar
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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EXCITING NEWS! @SSA_Addiction has been selected to deliver the Govmt’s new Flagship addiction leadership scheme, providing academic & career development programmes for the addiction research field. More details soon! @addictionprofs @rcpsychAddFac @NHS_APA gov.uk/government/new…


This is such great news for the sector and marks a huge investment in this critically important issue. Everyone at the @SSA_Addiction is ready to start work on building the next generation of addiction research leaders. Watch this space! #addiction #research #PhD

In the UK, over 15,000 lives are lost each year due to problematic drug and alcohol use. We’re advancing careers in addiction research to examine the complex needs of patients, their triggers, and what care works best for them.

SciTechgovuk's tweet image. In the UK, over 15,000 lives are lost each year due to problematic drug and alcohol use. 

We’re advancing careers in addiction research to examine the complex needs of patients, their triggers, and what care works best for them.


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Don’t miss this year’s high-profile debate at #SRNTE2025 in Cluj-Napoca! Chaired by Prof. Daniel Kotz, four renowned experts will go head-to-head. Get ready for East vs West 😉! 🗓️ Check the full programme: lnkd.in/ecbbH-ya

SRNT_Europe's tweet image. Don’t miss this year’s high-profile debate at #SRNTE2025 in Cluj-Napoca! Chaired by Prof. Daniel Kotz, four renowned experts will go head-to-head. Get ready for East vs West 😉!  
🗓️ Check the full programme: lnkd.in/ecbbH-ya

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JUST PUBLISHED: Government’s response to ACMD advice on reducing barriers to legitimate research on Schedule 1 drugs @rcpsych @SSA_Addiction @NHS_APA @addictionprofs @EUDrugsAgency gov.uk/government/pub…


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I loved working with Martin and I loved making this video. There’s a whole load of them here: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

You had me at @SwitchFinder and @Sharon_ACox. These are no ordinary myth busters. Rather, they are among the most well respected experts in tobacco harm reduction research. How could I not know about this? No idea, but lol it's your fault. Thanks, JK! youtu.be/sQSudItRMUo?si…

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This blog from the Addictions Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (APPIE) network offers insights from people with living and lived experience. Read it here: tinyurl.com/2vt4y86t

SSA_Addiction's tweet image. This blog from the Addictions Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (APPIE) network offers insights from people with living and lived experience. Read it here: tinyurl.com/2vt4y86t

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Should alcohol-free networking be the default? Revisit this blog from November 2024 about the SSA's decision to stop serving alcohol at workplace events tinyurl.com/3x8waysz | #AlcoholAwarenessWeek @AlcoholChangeUK @ACCymru

SSA_Addiction's tweet image. Should alcohol-free networking be the default? Revisit this blog from November 2024 about the SSA's decision to stop serving alcohol at workplace events tinyurl.com/3x8waysz | #AlcoholAwarenessWeek @AlcoholChangeUK @ACCymru

Huge congratulations Ethan! Looking forward to supporting your research over the coming years.

We are delighted to announce that Ethan Knight has been awarded an SSA PhD studentship. Ethan is a researcher within the @Oxford_TAG at the @OxPrimaryCare @UniofOxford. Read more here: tinyurl.com/yc2keyf9

SSA_Addiction's tweet image. We are delighted to announce that Ethan Knight has been awarded an SSA PhD studentship. Ethan is a researcher within the @Oxford_TAG at the @OxPrimaryCare @UniofOxford. Read more here: tinyurl.com/yc2keyf9


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Now open access! 🔓

Concerns have been raised that vaping has created a 'new generation of nicotine addicts'. Using NYTS data, we examined changes in the proportion of US high-school students reporting symptoms of nicotine dependence over the past decade, in the context of changing patterns of…

DrSarahEJackson's tweet image. Concerns have been raised that vaping has created a 'new generation of nicotine addicts'.

Using NYTS data, we examined changes in the proportion of US high-school students reporting symptoms of nicotine dependence over the past decade, in the context of changing patterns of…


Congratulations @JosieDunn295260! I'm looking forward to hearing more about your research!

We are delighted to announce that @JosieDunn295260 has been awarded an SSA PhD studentship. Josie holds a first-class honours degree in Medical Pharmacology and a Master’s by Research in Substance Misuse. Read more here: addiction-ssa.org/news/meet-the-…

SSA_Addiction's tweet image. We are delighted to announce that @JosieDunn295260 has been awarded an SSA PhD studentship. Josie holds a first-class honours degree in Medical Pharmacology and a Master’s by Research in Substance Misuse. Read more here: addiction-ssa.org/news/meet-the-…


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Discover how to share your #research across traditional and contemporary media platforms with our free lunchtime webinar tinyurl.com/3bcw8juu | Featuring Melissa Oldham, @greaves_mark, @TattanBirch, and Suzi Gage

SSA_Addiction's tweet image. Discover how to share your #research across traditional and contemporary media platforms with our free lunchtime webinar tinyurl.com/3bcw8juu | Featuring Melissa Oldham, @greaves_mark, @TattanBirch, and Suzi Gage

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Our new editorial on ketamine has just been published in @AddictionJrnl ‘Responding to medicinal and non-medicinal ketamine use’. @rcpsych @NHS_APA @rcpsychAddFac @addictionprofs @CNWLNHS @ClubDrugClinic onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ad…


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Editorial published today in @addictionjrnl explores the ‘new world’ of #ketamine. Watch our interview with co-author Professor Owen Bowden-Jones CBE: youtu.be/DtXXc0eearE | @owenbowdenjones @sonnyurol @wileyinresearch

SSA_Addiction's tweet image. Editorial published today in @addictionjrnl explores the ‘new world’ of #ketamine. Watch our interview with co-author Professor Owen Bowden-Jones CBE: youtu.be/DtXXc0eearE | @owenbowdenjones @sonnyurol @wileyinresearch

Rob Calder reposted

JUST ADVERTISED! Interested in the interface between science and drug policy? Then why not apply to be chair of the ACMD. Closes 14 July @SSA_Addiction @rcpsych @NHS_APA @addictionprofs …for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8838


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In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Tsen Vei Lim speaks to Dr Emma Beard about her research into how household surveys underestimate smoking prevalence. They explore ways that researchers can include traditionally 'hidden populations'. Listen here: shows.acast.com/addiction-au...

SSA_Addiction's tweet image. In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr Tsen Vei Lim speaks to Dr Emma Beard about her research into how household surveys underestimate smoking prevalence. They explore ways that researchers can include traditionally 'hidden populations'. Listen here: shows.acast.com/addiction-au...

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New Addiction Audio: @DrEVBeard talks to Tsen Vei Lim about her research. Podcast: shows.acast.com/addiction-audi… Article: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ad…

AddictionJrnl's tweet image. New Addiction Audio: @DrEVBeard talks to Tsen Vei Lim about her research. Podcast: shows.acast.com/addiction-audi… Article: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ad…

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