Institute for Addiction Science at USC

✨ MEET THE TEAM! ❤️💛

We're excited to introduce the incredible students who make up the USC Institute for Addiction Science team! 🧠🔬

Our student team brings together diverse backgrounds in research, public health, and creative communication to make addiction science more accessible and impactful in our communities!

👉 Swipe to meet our amazing team members and learn a little more about them!

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October is Substance Use Prevention Month! ❤️💛

As October comes to an end, we want to take a moment to highlight the importance of prevention through awareness, education, and breaking down misinformation. 🧠🔬

We're busting common myths about vaping, cannabis, and nicotine pouches to help young people make informed decisions.

👉 Swipe to separate MYTH from FACT!

#SubstanceUsePreventionMonth #USCAddictionScience #PreventionMatters #YouthPrevention #AddictionScience

Today, IAS welcomed a delegation of leaders from Mexico through the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program! An engaging exchange of perspectives on combating fentanyl and synthetic drugs through research, prevention, public policy, and cross-border collaboration. #AddictionScience #USC

#AddictionScienceSnippets of the week highlights “Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults With Daily Cigarette Use A Randomized Clinical Trial” by Michael Bremmer, Michael Paladino, Georgios Kostantinis, Thomas Gilmore, Neil Sullivan, Amanda Tow, Sarah Dermody, Robyn Jordan, Sherry McKee, Paul Fletcher, Eric Claus, Klara Klein, and #IASMembers Mark Prince and Christian Hendershot! 🎉

Read the full article here (link also in our bio): tr.ee/ILdLiOxE7c

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MYTH or FACT? 🧠🔍 Test your knowledge of addiction, recovery, and harm reduction in Part 2 of our Myth or Fact series!

From evidence-based treatments to the brain’s ability to heal, understanding the facts helps reduce stigma and support recovery.

How many did you get right? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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