James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social Broadcaster @lbc.co.uk
Author: https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-they-broke-britain/james-obrien/9780753560365
Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social A collaboration between academics, service providers, experts by experience and policy makers to facilitate knowledge exchange of drugs research.
Alan Simpson @cityalan.bsky.social Professor of Mental Health Nursing
Centre for Mental Health Nursing Research
King's College London
And a little bit of politics.
Partner, dad, grandad. Views just mine, sadly.
Dr Holly Crudgington @hollycrudgington.bsky.social Research Fellow @ University College London
Dirk Richter @dirkrichter4.bsky.social Social scientist, mental health nurse, research nerd, book lover, gravel biker
Former Professsor at Bern University of Applied Sciences, Bern, Switzerland
Personal website: https://en.dirkrichter.net/
Substack: https://dirkrichter.substack.com/
The Drugs Wheel @thedrugswheel.bsky.social The Drugs Wheel by Mark Adley, Guy Jones & Michael Linnell is an educational and harm reduction tool, licensed under Creative Commons, currently 19 international versions www.thedrugswheel.com
@markadley.bsky.social
Becca Lacey @rebeccalacey.bsky.social Reader in Social and Lifecourse Epidemiology, City St George's, University of London
Deputy Director of Equalise: ESRC Centre for Lifecourse Health Equity
Childhood adversities, young carers, mental health
Lover of all things longitudinal and trains
Oliver Standing @oliverstanding.bsky.social Generalist leader wandering around the system, tapping my compass. Proud to be strategy & comms director for Waythrough, previously at Collective Voice and Adfam. Personal account.
Policy Research Unit in Addictions @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social Research unit at King's College London focusing on policies across addiction prevention, treatment, harm reduction and recovery. Directed by Prof Leonie Brose and Prof John Holmes.
🌐: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/research/nihr-policy-research-unit-in-addictions
Sally McManus @mcmanussally.bsky.social Professor of social epidemiology, director of the Violence and Society Centre at City St George’s, co-deputy director of the VISION consortium https://vision.city.ac.uk/news/. Interested in data, mental health inequalities, role of violence and adversities
International Journal of Drug Policy @ijdrugpolicy.bsky.social The forum for dissemination of current research, reviews, debate, & critical analysis in international drug policy. Affiliated: ISSDP & INHSU.
Addiction Research & Theory @addictrestheory.bsky.social ART publishes innovative original research and theoretical contributions on addictions and substance use.
Matthew Perkins-McVey @mperkinsmcvey.bsky.social Assistant Professor • History and Philosophy of Science, Intoxication, Medicine, Psych and Pharma, specializing in 19th/early-20th century Germany • Book "Intoxicated Ways of Knowing" out at U. Chicago Press
Prof Emma Giles @emmalgiles.bsky.social Professor of Integrating Physical & Mental Health, Teesside University. Research interests: diet quality, food insecurity, food allergies, linked to mental health. https://research.tees.ac.uk/en/persons/emma-giles
Carla Treloar @carlatreloar.bsky.social 
Amy Pennay @amypennay.bsky.social sociologist, alcohol researcher, animal lover
Cranstoun @cranstoun.org We believe in reducing harm, standing up for social justice and empowering change, today. We are a social justice and harm reduction charity.
John Marsden @johnmarsden.bsky.social Addiction journal Editor-in-Chief
Head - Addictions Dept, King’s College London
Melissa Oldham @melissaoldham.bsky.social Principal Research Fellow and Griffith Edwards academic fellow in the UCL Tobacco and Alcohol Research Group. Interested in behavioural science, alcohol harm reduction and digital interventions
Prof Charlotte Hardman @charlottehardman.bsky.social Professor of Psychology at University of Liverpool, researching eating behaviour, food insecurity & sustainable food systems.
Dr James Martin @jamomartin.bsky.social Course Director at Deakin Criminology. Co-creator of Black Market Economics. Tobacco Harm Reduction Advisor for Harm Reduction Australia. Views my own.
Professor Jason Ferris @jasonferris22.bsky.social Substance Use (alcohol and other drugs) Epidemiologist, Harm Reduction Advocate, Data Scientist, Collaborative 😊
Bernd Werse @cdrffm.bsky.social Professor for Social Work @ Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Social research on drug use and drug policy
Board member @ ESSD-research.eu and schildower-kreis.de
Foundations – What Works Centre for Children & Families @foundationsww.bsky.social Generating and championing actionable evidence that improves services to support family relationships - foundations.org.uk.
Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social We envision a world in which drug policies uphold dignity, health and rights. We use data and advocacy to promote harm reduction and drug policy reform.
hri.global 
Sadie Boniface @sadieboniface.bsky.social Principal Research Fellow and Research Lead @ucl-cbc.bsky.social
Behaviour Change, Behavioural Science, Public Health, Prevention, Inequalities, Research Culture
https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/12021-sadie-boniface/about
NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence @nicecomms.bsky.social National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
We produce useful and usable guidance for the NHS and wider health and care system.
https://www.nice.org.uk/
Psychedelic Press @psypre.bsky.social Publisher of psychedelic writing and other literary treats since 2008 | Substack: http://tinyurl.com/hh4z8x26 Books: psychedelicpress.co.uk
Prof. Emma Boyland @emmaboyland.bsky.social Professor of Food Marketing and Child Health, Department of Psychology.
Deputy Executive Dean, Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool.
Interested in food marketing exposure, persuasive power, behavioural impact, & public health policy.
Ryan McNeil @ryanmcneil.bsky.social Associate Professor (Medicine/Public Health/Anthro) at Yale | opinions own
Maddie O'Hare @maddieohare.bsky.social Conference Director at Harm Reduction International, also working at HIT. 💚Proud Green💚
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Susan Grant @suz281.bsky.social Interests-trauma responsive approaches social inequalities, drug & alcohol policy and reducing harm. (She/her) All views are my own
Mat Southwell @matsouthwell.bsky.social Technical advisor, drug user advocate and human rights activist working on harm reduction, drug treatment and community mobilisation with people who use drugs.
Transform Drug Policy Foundation @transformdrugs.bsky.social Transform is an independent NGO, and UK registered charity, working nationally and internationally towards more just and effective drugs policies, including a safer system of legal regulation for all drugs.
https://transformdrugs.org/
Alcohol Research Group @argdotorg.bsky.social Our scientists conduct alcohol & other drug related research to look at how substance use affects our health & our lives.
Health Poverty Action @healthpoverty.bsky.social We see health differently. We do what’s needed, not what’s easiest, to stop health being denied.
https://www.healthpovertyaction.org/
Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (DARC) at Middlesex University @darc-mdx.bsky.social We are a multidisciplinary centre for cutting edge drug and alcohol research based at Middlesex University, London, UK.
Website: http://drugandalcoholresearchcentre.org/
Faculty of Public Health @fphuk.bsky.social The UK's professional membership body for #publichealth. We work with our members to protect and improve health for all. www.fph.org.uk
Eve Livingston @everebecca.bsky.social Journalist mostly covering inequalities for Guardian, Observer, Bureau of Investigative Journalism, BBC & more.
Author of Make Bosses Pay. 2x Orwell Prize nominee. She/her.
📧 evelivingstonjournalist@gmail.com
🔗 everebeccalivingston.com
📸 eve__rebecca
Susannah Walker @susannahcwalker.bsky.social Reader in Behavioural #Neuroscience, Somatosensory & Affective Neuroscience Group, Liverpool John Moores University.
Chair of Liverpool Neuroscience Group, British Neuroscience Association Representative for #Liverpool.
Vic @vickiac.bsky.social Public health research and development. Drugs, NPS, all things psychoactive. UK.
Elena Whitham @elenawhitham.bsky.social Dual national 🏴🇨🇦 Humanist
Former MSP. Privileged to work at River Garden recovery community 💜
London Joint Working Group on Substance Use and Hepatitis C @ljwg.bsky.social A harm reduction group focused on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C in people who use drugs in London.
We manage the Hackney-based SWERVE Harm Reduction Hub.
Ian Hamilton @profianhamilton.bsky.social Addiction specialist, write for the Independent, BMJ, The Conversation, ByLine Times
Dr Claire Davey @clairedavey.bsky.social Researcher of women’s alcohol (non-) consumption and online recovery modalities, particularly women's use of online sobriety communities. Currently writing a book about it. 
LJMU Doctoral Academy @ljmudoctoral.bsky.social Here to support Postgraduate Researchers and Supervisors at LJMU, posting about researcher development, events and resources relating to the PGR experience, https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/the-doctoral-academy 
Anyone's Child: Families For Safer Drug Control @anyoneschild.bsky.social Anyone's Child is an international network of families who know that we can better protect our children when drugs are regulated. A campaign by @transformdrugs.bsky.social
Dr Catrin Eames @catrineames.bsky.social Psychologist, Assoc. Prof/Reader, Academic, Researcher Mental Health Wellbeing and Lived Experience 
SACASR Stirling @sacasrstir.bsky.social Salvation Army Centre for Addiction Services & Research
Novel, interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange in the field of drugs and alcohol, funded by The Salvation Army. Based within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Stirling.
Rita Jorge @ritajorge.bsky.social On drug production and beyond.
Prof Rebecca Monk @rebeccalmonk.bsky.social Professor of Psychology at Edge Hill University
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social Leading national families and addiction charity in England. We are here for all the millions of people affected by someone else’s drinking or drug use.
adfam.org.uk
Alison Thewliss @thewliss.bsky.social SNP MSP for Glasgow Central
Promoted by Angus Millar on behalf of Alison Thewliss, both at 68 St Vincent Terrace, Glasgow, G3 8DX
Dr Louise Marryat @lmarryat.bsky.social UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, University of Glasgow. Lead for UK Opioids in Pregnancy Study: https://opioidsinpregnancy.gla.ac.uk/ . Interested in child development, parenting, mental health and substance use. Chair of Board @parentingscotland.bsky.social
Hannah Carver @drhannahcarver.bsky.social Associate Professor in Substance Use/Co-Director SACASR, Uni of Stirling. Interested in substance use, public health, inequalities, qualitative research.
Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org The Society’s mission is to advance the scientific understanding of addictive products and behaviours and the use of this knowledge in policy and practice.
addiction-ssa.org
Amy K. McEwan @dramykmce.bsky.social Scottish working-class academic, teaching all things public health at UofG. Interested in substance use, BBVs & health sociology. Qualitative research is my happy place. Daily coffee needed to achieve human status. Views my own. (she/her)
Dr Emma L Davies @dremmadavies.bsky.social Associate Professor in Psychology at Oxford Brookes University. My research explores thoughts, feelings, and behaviours related to alcohol consumption and works towards breaking down barriers to support. I am a parkrun volunteer and enthusiast at weekends.
@cathymonty-psy.bsky.social @cathymonty-psy.bsky.social 
Desirée Spronk @desireespronk.bsky.social PhD, research psychologist, alcohol and drug prevention, public health, harm-reduction @trimbos-instituut
Collective Voice @collective-voice.bsky.social The national alliance of charities that provide drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services in England. https://www.collectivevoice.org.uk/
Abi Stevely @abi-stevely.bsky.social Research Fellow in the Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG) at The University of Sheffield. My research focuses on alcohol epidemiology and public health policy evaluation. they/them.
Chris Baraniuk @chrisbaraniuk.com Freelance science & technology journalist. 12+ years experience. Irish/Polish. Writes for the BBC, Wired, The Guardian and others!
Portfolio: chrisbaraniuk.com
Newsletter: thereengineer.pro
Coaching: chrisbaraniuk.com/coaching
HQ: Belfast, N. Ireland
Philip A. Berry @drphilipaberry.bsky.social Consultant | Visiting Senior Lecturer King's College London | Author: 'The War on Drugs and Anglo-American Relations: Lessons from Afghanistan | Ex UK Home Office counter-narcotics official
Crew: mind altering @crew2000.bsky.social Edinburgh, Scotland | Charity est 1992 (SC021500) | Reduces harm and stigma associated with drugs (including alcohol)| Neither condemn/condone; we give info, advice, support to reduce risks and harms.
Dr Charlotte Krahé @ckrahe1.bsky.social Senior Lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University | Experimental Psychologist | Social Neuroscientist | Researching Pain, Touch, Anxiety, Depression. 
Alcohol, media, and emerging technology research (CAPR) @alcoholandmedia.bsky.social We are a group of researchers from La Trobe's Centre for Alcohol Policy Research (CAPR) focused on understanding 1) how alcohol is depicted/discussed in media, 2) what impact exposure to alcohol content may have, and 3) how we can intervene/inform policy
Dr Hannah Timpson @hannahtimpson.bsky.social Reader in Socioeconomic Engagment in Health at LJMU.
LJMJ Lead: Researcher Development Concordat.
Applied health and wellbeing research: working with communities and whole-systems; co-developing initiatives to tackle inequalities.
Bowel cancer survivor
Andrew M Bennett @andrewmbennett.bsky.social Purveyor of public health interventions | Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership | Substance use | ACEs | Healthy weight | The 13th International Club Health Conference, Ghent-Belgium, 14-16 May 2025
markamericana @markamericana.bsky.social Reader in Substance Use at LJMU, leading IMS DARD surveillance system for north west/midlands in England. Americana UK Editor in my other life. Who knew drugs and rock & roll went together? 🇵🇸
Chloé Bate @4lfch103.bsky.social RA at the Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, University of Glasgow.
Interests: drug use practices and cultures, drug policy, harm reduction.
Serge Ahmed @sergeahmed.bsky.social Behavioral and Brain Scientist ~ Addiction Research ~ CNRS Research Director ~ University of Bordeaux
@drwillpearson.bsky.social @drwillpearson.bsky.social Asst Addictions Lead for The Salvation Army. Also GP working in homelessness. In awe of my primary care colleagues! Personal views. #harmreduction #inclusionheath #homelessness
Judith Noijen @judithnoijen.bsky.social Senior Advisor, Jellinek Prevention | Bridging scientific evidence and real-world impact in prevention and harm reduction | Substance use and addictive behaviors | National Trainer, European Prevention Curriculum (EUDA) | NL
Hannah Poulter @hpoults.bsky.social *Harm Reduction Researcher, Teesside Uni & University of Bristol
*Trainee Health Psychologist
*Proud Teessider (UTB), Mam of three boys (two human, one canine), big believer people can change
*Views my own. 
Youth Resilience Unit @qmulresilience.bsky.social Launched on March 1, 2021. Our team researches how young people use resources to prevent and overcome mental distress. Please see more at https://www.qmul.ac.uk/wiph/centres/centre-for-psychiatry-and-mental-health/youth-resilience-unit/ 
Dr Evelyn Hearne @evhearne.bsky.social PhD, Public Health Researcher LJMU. Drug sociologist. Lived experience. Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion. LGBTQIA+ 🌈Mother of Cats😻
Sophie Orton @sophieorton.bsky.social Senior Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham. Interested in tobacco control, smoking cessation in pregnancy, harm reduction and behaviour change.
Dr Rebekah Brennan @rebekahbrennan.bsky.social Senior Researcher & Education Coordinator
Social Inclusion HSE Southwest
Programme Lead
Diploma in Substance Use & Addiction Studies University College Cork/Irish Prison Service
Centre for Alcohol Policy Research @capraustralia.bsky.social The Centre for Alcohol Policy Research (CAPR) at La Trobe University is building the evidence base for public health focused alcohol policy.
Maree Todd MSP @mareetodd.bsky.social SNP MSP for Caithness Sutherland & Ross. Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy & Sport
Promoted by Maree Todd, 31 High St, Alness, IV17 0PT
European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) @euda.europa.eu The EUDA is your source of drug-related expertise in Europe. We prepare and share independent, scientifically validated knowledge, alerts and recommendations.
Rachel Christie @rachelchristie.bsky.social Principal forensic scientist - laboratory network at the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) 🇪🇺🇮🇪
Views and opinions expressed are my own
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WHAT ARE YOU ON | David Hillier @whatareyou0n.bsky.social A newsletter about drug culture and our dopamine-drenched brains.
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Drug Policy Modelling Program @dpmp-unsw.bsky.social The Drug Policy Modelling Program (DPMP), based at the Social Policy Research Centre at UNSW Sydney, generates timely and relevant insights, ideas, and interventions to address current drug policy issues.
Zara Quigg @zaraquigg.bsky.social Professor Public Health & Behavioural Epidemiology (Violence, ACEs, health risk behaviours/settings); Head WHO Collaborating Centre for Violence Prevention
Dr Kate Atherton @kateatherton.bsky.social Lecturer in Health Psychology at Liverpool John Moores Univeristy
Lindsey Metcalf McGrath @lmetcalfmcgrath.bsky.social Criminologist/ Sociologist @LJMU. Current work on medical cannabis and UK drugs policy. Amateur genealogist and vegan cake specialist (she/her)
National Centre for Research Methods @ncrm.ac.uk The National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM) delivers training in #ResearchMethods. Visit: www.ncrm.ac.uk
NCRM is a partnership between the University of Southampton and The University of Manchester.
Prof Harry Sumnall @profhrs.bsky.social Prof of Substance Use at the School of Psychology, and Public Health Institute, LJMU (UK) - Drug research, policy, and culture. Member of ACMD. Advisor to Anti Stigma Network, ISSUP https://profiles.ljmu.ac.uk/1416-harry-sumnall
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