Check out the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work #ListenUpPeople latest podcast episode, where Dr. Eric Rice leads IAS faculty Dr. Olivia Lee and Dr. Jennifer Lewis through discussions on advancing Addiction Science. Catch the full episode on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. #USC #FightOn #Trojans #USCTrojans #IASatUSC #InstituteForAddictionScience #AddictionScience #Addiction #SubstanceUse #HarmReduction #podcast

#AddictionScienceSnippets of the week highlights “E-Cigarette and Cannabis Social Media Posts and Adolescent Substance Use" by Julia Vassey, Erin A Vogel, Trisha Iyer, Julia Chen-Sankey, #IASMember Junhan Cho, and #IASMember Jennifer B Unger! 🎉 Read the full article here (link also in our bio): tr.ee/ILdLiOxE7c #usc #fighton #trojans #usctrojans #IASatUSC #InstituteforAddictionScience #AddictionScience #Addiction #SubstanceUse #SubstanceUseDisorder #HarmReduction

#AddictionScienceSnippets of the week highlights “Peer E-Cigarette and Cannabis Use and Adolescent Anxiety: Findings from a Mixed-Methods Study" by Shirin Emma Herzig, Carla Michelle Ramirez, Daniel Soto, Ryan Lee, and #IASMember Jennifer B Unger 🎉 Read the full article here (link also in our bio): tr.ee/ILdLiOxE7c #usc #fighton #trojans #usctrojans #IASatUSC #InstituteforAddictionScience #AddictionScience #Addiction #SubstanceUse #SubstanceUseDisorder #HarmReduction

✨ We’re so proud to celebrate Monica Tian, an outstanding student in our Addiction Science master’s program, who has been accepted into the Health Behavior PhD program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill! @UNC Let’s give a huge congratulations to Monica as she embarks on this incredible next step! 💙🎉 #USC #FightOn #USCIAS #InstituteForAddictionScience #uncchapelhill #addictionscience #celebratingstudentsuccess

🧠 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 🧠 At the USC Institute for Addiction Science (IAS), we’re committed to exploring how mental health and addiction are deeply interconnected. From the impact of vaping and depression on smoking risk to disparities in youth access to care, our faculty are advancing research that drives real-world solutions. Swipe through to see how IAS researchers are addressing urgent mental health challenges—and check out the last slide for free, confidential support resources available 24/7. 💚 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #AddictionScience #InstituteforAddictionScience #USCIAS #USC #FightOn

#AddictionScienceSnippets of the week highlights “Associations Between Food Restriction, Alcohol and Marijuana Use and Co-Use, and Consequences Among College Students" by Ireland M Shute, Reagan E Fitzke, Keegan D Buch, Megan E Brown, and #IASMembers Mark Prince, Stuart B Murray, and @ericRpedersen Read the full article here (link also in our bio): tr.ee/ILdLiOxE7c #usc #fighton #trojans #usctrojans #IASatUSC #InstituteforAddictionScience #AddictionScience #Addiction #SubstanceUse #SubstanceUseDisorder #HarmReduction

🚨 Fall 2025 Registration Update! 🚨 Spotted our earlier post about Fall 2025 Addiction Science courses? We’ve got a quick correction for you! 📣 🗓️ Registration is officially OPEN NOW – no need to wait! Enroll in courses as long as seats are available. Don’t miss your chance to dive into key topics in addiction science this fall! 🧠📚 Here’s what’s being offered: 🔬 ADSC 250 – Fundamentals of Addiction Science 👩‍🏫 ADSC 501 – Foundations in Addiction Science 📊 ADSC 505a – Research Methods in Addiction Science 📍 Available at both UPC & HSC ⏳ Enroll ASAP – courses may fill up! #USC #InstituteForAddictionScience #Fall2025 #AddictionScience #TrojanFamily #CourseAlert

#AddictionScienceSnippets of the week highlights “Association between cannabis use and nicotine use persistence among adolescents" by Sandrah P. Eckel, Rob McConnell, Janet E. Audrain-McGovern, and #IASMembers Dae-Hee Han, @AlyssaHarlow , Dayoung Bae, Junhan Cho, @Doctor_BT , and @AdamMLeventhal Read the full article here (link also in our bio): tr.ee/ILdLiOxE7c #usc #fighton #trojans #usctrojans #IASatUSC #InstituteforAddictionScience #AddictionScience #Addiction #SubstanceUse #SubstanceUseDisorder #HarmReduction

Welcome NEW #IASMember, Dr. Robles! Dr. Gabriel Robles is an Assistant Professor at USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work @uscsocialwork ➡️Swipe to read more about Dr. Robles #USC #FightOn #Trojans #IASatUSC #InstituteForAddictionScience #uscsuzannedworakpeckschoolofsocialwork

📢 Fall 2025 Addiction Science Courses at USC! 📢 Looking to expand your knowledge in addiction science? 🧠💡 Check out these must-take courses offered by the USC Institute for Addiction Science this fall! 📚✨ 🔬 ADSC 250 – Fundamentals of Addiction Science 👩‍🏫 ADSC 501 – Foundations in Addiction Science 📊 ADSC 505a – Research Methods in Addiction Science 📍 Classes available at both UPC & HSC! 📅 Continuing Students Deadline: April 16, 2025 📅 New Students Deadline: August 27, 2025 #USC #InstituteforAddictionScience #Fall2025 #TrojanFamily

📢 Wrapping Up #NDAFW! 📢 As we close out National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, let’s remember: Nicotine is highly addictive, especially for young, developing brains. 🚭 Youth who vape are at higher risk of transitioning to traditional cigarettes. Our institute's research in addiction science drives the fight for stronger policies and regulations to protect future generations. #NDAFW #InstituteforAddictionScience #AddictionScience #IAS #USCIAS #USC #FightOn

#AddictionScienceSnippets of the week highlights "Protective behavioral strategies and alcohol consequences following a group-based motivational intervention for young adults experiencing homelessness" by Graham DiGuiseppi, Megan E Brown, Anthony Rodriguez, Rupa Jose, David J Klein, Elizabeth J D'Amico, Joan S Tucker, and #IASMember @ericRpedersen 😀 Read the full article here (link also in our bio): tr.ee/ILdLiOxE7c #usc #fighton #trojans #usctrojans #IASatUSC #InstituteforAddictionScience #AddictionScience #Addiction #SubstanceUse #SubstanceUseDisorder #HarmReduction

Welcome NEW #IASMember, Dr. Song! Dr. Dong Song is an Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery and of Biomedical Engineering at USC Viterbi School of Engineering @USCViterbi ➡️Swipe to read more about Dr. Song #USC #FightOn #Trojans #IASatUSC #InstituteForAddictionScience #Viterbi #USCVitberiSchoolOfEngineering

#AddictionScienceSnippets of the week highlights "Prospective association of tobacco retailer density and neighbourhood walkability with youth vaping initiation in California, USA" by Laura K Thompson, Sandrah P Eckel, Danielle F Haley, Megan E Roberts, Myles G Cockburn, and #IASMember @AlyssaHarlow , @AdamMLeventhal and @Doctor_BT 😀 Read the full article here (link also in our bio): tr.ee/ILdLiOxE7c #usc #fighton #trojans #usctrojans #IASatUSC #InstituteforAddictionScience #AddictionScience #Addiction #SubstanceUse #SubstanceUseDisorder #HarmReduction

Welcome NEW #IASMember, Dr. Machida! Dr. Keigo Machida is an Associate Professor of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Keck School of Medicine of USC @KECKSchool_USC ➡️Swipe to read more about Dr. Machida #USC #FightOn #Trojans #IASatUSC #InstituteForAddictionScience #KeckSchoolOfMedicine

🎧 New Podcast Episode You Don’t Want to Miss! 🎧 We’re excited to share an episode of RxRevolution featuring Terry David Church from #USCMann and the Institute for Addiction Science  (@IASatUSC). Terry David Church, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Regulatory and Quality Sciences at USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. He also serves as the IAS Director of Education and is a Co-Leader for the Training Consortium alongside IAS Member, Dr. Jessica L. Barrington-Trimis. In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Church explores the history of illicit drugs in the U.S. and discusses how innovative harm reduction programs are reshaping addiction care both at USC and nationwide. Catch the full episode here: ⬇️ 🔗 mann.usc.edu/podcast/ #USC #FightOn #trojans #IASatUSC  #InstituteforAddictionScience #KeckSchoolOfMedicine #HarmReduction #RxRevolution #USCMann #Podcast

Everyone give a warm welcome to one of our new IAS Members, Dr. Rebecca Lemon! She is the Divisional Dean for Humanities, and Professor of English, Comparative Literature, and History @uscdornsife ❤️💛#usc #fighton #trojans #IASatUSC #InstituteforAddictionScience #uscdornsife

Welcome Back Trojans!🎉 We are so excited to see all your amazing work and accomplishments in 2024.👏 We hope you have a great first day back❤️💛 #usc #fighton #trojans #usctrojans #spring2024 #welcomeback #IASatUSC #InstituteforAddictionScience #AddictionScience