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RT @sciencemagazine: What obligations do researchers have to inform volunteers about a study's results? One case is raising questions: http…
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RT @IRETApgh: Upcoming webinar: The Science of Recovery: Introduction to Brain Development and Neuroplasticity buff.ly/1qgvfro
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With the NCRG’s scientific advisory board Dr. Nathan also headed efforts to raise the standards for conducting gambling disorder research
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The NCRG remembers Dr. Peter Nathan, a leading researcher on alcohol use disorder, who died on May 8, 2016 blog.ncrg.org
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Thanks to everyone who attended the NCRG webinars this spring! Archived sessions are now available for viewing here: ncrg.org/public-educati…
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RT @Div_Addiction: Dr. @Johnkellymgh of @harvardmed will speak about 12 step recovery as part of #AddMed2016, on September 30, 2016 https:/…
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RT @Div_Addiction: #GamblingDisorder in Your Practice: Information and Resources: our online #CME course is available here: https://t.co/Lj…
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RT @Div_Addiction: Research Methods 101 for the Provider: A Guide to Critical Research Consumption. Online #CME course available here: http…
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RT @Div_Addiction: Did you know The BASIS offers #addiction resources? Learn about screening, self-help tools, & more here: https://t.co/tu…
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RT @Div_Addiction: Some groups are especially at-risk for #SUD & other expressions of #addiction. Learn more about disparities here: https:…
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RT @Howard_Shaffer: Congratulations to both of your for your dedication to mental health parity issues. The world needs champions! https://…
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RT @HYSHO: Excited to have our Youth Programs Manager, Meghan Diamon, participate in this important panel discussion tonight. https://t.co/…
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Dr. Kayser now taking questions! Direct message us if you're following on Twitter #NCRGWebinar
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Dr. Kayser’s research shows that tolcapone decreases impulsivity in subjects with relatively reduced baseline impulsivity #NCRGWebinar
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Dr. Kayser now describing his randomized, double-blind study (in prep, funded by NCRG) testing COMT inhibtor tolcapone #NCRGWebinar
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Dr. Kayser is now describing disadvantages and advantages to using medications to modulate impulsivity. What do you think? #NCRGWebinar
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Performance on a DDT correlates with activity in brain regions hypothesized to be important for self regulatory processes #NCRGWebinar
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DSM-IV pathological gamblers discount delays more heavily than non-PGs (Miedl et at., Arch Gen Psych, 2012) #NCRGWebinar
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The cognitive processes engaged in a DDT include time perception, prospection, cognitive control and valuation #NCRGWebinar
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We can measure non-planning impulsivity by using the delay discounting task (Do you want $20 today or $40 in one month?) #NCRGWebinar
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Non-planning impulsivity is a known risk factor for substance use disorders (alcohol, opiates, stimulants and nicotine) #NCRGWebinar
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In impulsivity there is a tendency to select short-term rewards without consideration of long-term goals/consequences #NCRGWebinar
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