Addiction and Mental Health Group (AIM) members
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Addiction and Mental Health Group (AIM)
We aim to reduce the impact of addiction and mental ill-health on individuals and communities. Our research informs the public, policy and clinical practice.
Our research group
We use state-of-the-art experimental, epidemiological and clinical methods to produce evidence that is both robust and relevant for people and society.
Addiction and Mental Health Group (AIM) publications
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Our research
Our research aims to positively impact those suffering from substance use and mental health disorders by incorporating a multidisciplinary team which bridges the Psychology and Life Sciences departments here at the University of Bath.
English school children unwittingly smoking spice-spiked vapes, finds University of Bath
Testing hundreds of confiscated vapes in 38 schools in England reveals 1 in 6 (16.6%) contained spice
Children of the 90s Study: High-THC Cannabis Varieties Twice as Likely to Cause Psychotic Episodes
New study suggests high-potency cannabis use between 16-18 doubles the risk of psychotic experiences from 19-24, compared to lower-potency use in young adults
Health risks of using cannabis are higher in adolescents than in adults – new study finds
Adolescents appear to be more vulnerable to cannabis use disorder than adults, and it's not because they smoke more or stronger weed.
Cannabis has same effect on adolescents and adults, and CBD doesn’t dampen effects
The new study in the journal 'Addiction' involved researchers from UCL and King's College, as well as Dr Tom Freeman from our Addiction & Mental Health Group.
Introduce standard units for cannabis to improve mental health
A unit system for cannabis, similar to the one used for alcohol, could help people monitor consumption and reduce the risk of adverse health effects
‘Spice’ withdrawal symptoms more severe than cannabis – new study
New research from the Addiction and Mental Health Group at the University of Bath highlights challenges for people trying to give up the drug ‘Spice’.
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Our research informs the content of different courses taught at Bath at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
About us
Substance use and mental health disorders are major contributors to the global burden of disease, and their negative impact on human health is rising. In order to address these pressing issues, we need to understand the causes of these problems, their complex interplay, and how to help people affected by them.
Our values are:
- research integrity
- innovation and excellence
- partnership and teamwork
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