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Missouri Center for Addiction Research and Engagement launches at Science of Addiction Symposium
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Denis McCarthy’s longtime mentorship recognized with Marlatt Mentorship Award
By Rosemary Frank
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Not just Ken: addiction researchers gather to recognize peer, leader and mentor Ken Sher
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MO-CARE Investigators Weigh In On How Show Euphoria Portrays Addiction
Vox Magazine
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Assistant Psychological Sciences Professor Ashley Helle Receives NIH Award
Afifa Saburi, A&S Writer
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Redefining alcohol use disorder
Show Me Mizzou
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Psychology Researcher on Neurobiology and Combating Alcohol Abuse
The New Yorker
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Kenneth Sher, A Pioneer in Addiction Science
Rosemary Frank
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Making Discoveries Together
Kristin Black
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Understanding ‘Extreme’ Drinking
Mizzou News Bureau
Callie Vitro, one of seven students selected for this year's MU Alcohol Research Training Summer School, conducts research in Prof. Denis McCarthy's Alcohol Cognitions Lab in the Department of Psychological Sciences.
Training the Next Generation of Addiction Scientists
Mizzou's College of Arts and Science
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COVID-19 Stress Could Boost Alcohol Abuse Risk
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MO-CARE Addiction Expert Discusses Dangers of Drinking During the Pandemic on ABC-17 News
A&S Addiction Expert Discusses COVID-19 Related Spike in Alcohol Consumption
ABC-17 News
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Drugs And Suicide Blamed For Unprecedented Decrease In Missouri Life Expectancy
St. Louis Public Radio
From left, Researchers Rachel Winograd, Timothy J. Trull and Kenneth J. Sher answer questions from the audience about addiction at the Bond Life Sciences Center. Photo Credit: Yehyun Kim/Columbia Missourian
Science of Addiction Symposium is first step for UM System to provide solutions for Missouri
UM System
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'Science of Addiction' explores new research, collaboration between disciplines
Columbia Missourian