UBC BRAIN Lab

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Do you binge drink and use cannabis? You may be eligible to participate in a cannabis research study!

The Behavioral Reward Affect + Impulsivity Neuroscience (B.R.A.I.N.) Lab at the University of British Columbia is conducting an exciting study investigating the short-term effects of cannabis consumption!

Study title: Cannabis and Polysubstance Use: Response Inhibition and Stress Exposure
Principal Investigator: Dr. Christian Schütz, MD, PhD

What is this study about?
The goal of the study is to assess the effects of cannabis oil in individuals who use recreational cannabis.

Who can participate?
You may be able to participate if you:
· Have no major physical or mental health diagnoses
· Used oral cannabis at least twice in the past month.
Additional screening will be completed via phone interview

What does my participation involve?
The study involves taking cannabis oil during three sessions and completing MRI scans, computer tasks, questionnaires, and biological samples. If you participate, you will attend 5 in-person sessions and complete a daily survey at home for approximately 24 hours. You will receive a paid honorarium and an image of your brain for your participation.

How do I get involved?
If you are interested, please contact the B.R.A.I.N. Lab at [email protected], reply to this posting through email, or phone us at 604-827-4287.

Mood Disorders Centre at the University of British Columbia is conducting study to explore the use of non-medication treatment modalities for depression. If you are interested and meet the eligibility criteria, scan the QR code.

New research opportunity for adults who had depression:

For more information and how to enroll, please visit https://app.reachbc.ca/project/study/424 or contact us at [email protected] or 604-822-0332.

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𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲?

The UBC B.R.A.I.N. lab is looking for participants for a clinical trial to 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗶𝗻-𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 (𝗔𝗨𝗗). The preliminary trial results concerning this therapy have been encouraging and no serious adverse effects have been observed.

The trial will enroll individuals with alcohol dependence. Current alcohol consumption should be heavy to qualify for the Study. The total 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟵 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟯 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀.

During the trial, the investigational product will be taken twice, one month apart (a total of two doses). Enrolled subject will receive either the investigational product or a placebo that does not contain the active drug. Once the investigational product has been administered, subjects will remain at the trial site for observation for approximately eight hours before returning home with their caregiver. In addition to receiving the investigational product, all subjects will participate in a motivational enhancement therapy program during the trial. Motivational interviews alone are known to have potential positive effects on reducing alcohol consumption.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗳:
• You are over 19 years old
• You have alcohol dependence
• You use alcohol almost daily and in large amounts
• You wish to decrease the number of occasions on which you drink and/or the number of alcohol units you consume
• You do not use narcotics, Antabuse, naltrexone or mood-altering medications and you do not have hepatitis or liver or kidney failure or serious heart problems and you do not suffer from major depression
• It is possible for you to arrange a caregiver to accompany you for 24 hours after the drug administration
• You are not pregnant.

The investigational product is free of charge. Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed and you will be compensated for your time.

If you are interested in participating, follow this link to see if you are eligible:

https://flex.redcap.ubc.ca/surveys/?s=M4ETYE9YPCKMKWDL

Or contact us directly at [email protected] with any questions you have!

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To learn more about the lab and this study, visit our website:
https://brainlab.med.ubc.ca/

DISCLAIMER: If you choose to post on this page, or ‘like’ the page or ‘follow’ this page you will be publicly identified with the study.

Do you binge drink and use cannabis? You may be eligible to participate in a cannabis research study!

The Behavioral Reward Affect + Impulsivity Neuroscience (B.R.A.I.N.) Lab at the University of British Columbia is conducting an exciting study investigating the short-term effects of cannabis consumption!
­
Study title: Cannabis and Polysubstance Use: Response Inhibition and Stress Exposure

Principal Investigator: Dr. Christian Schütz, MD, PhD

What is this study about?
The goal of the study is to assess the effects of cannabis oil in individuals who use cannabis recreationally and binge drink.

Who can participate?
You may be able to participate if you:
· Have no major physical or mental health diagnoses
· Used cannabis at least once per week for the past month. Two of these times must be oral cannabis
· Binge drink at least once per month for the past year. Binge drinking is defined as 4 or more drinks (women) or 5 or more drinks (men)

Additional screening will be completed via phone interview.

What does my participation involve?
The study involves taking cannabis oil during three sessions and completing MRI scans, computer tasks, questionnaires, and biological samples. If you participate, you will attend 5 in-person sessions and complete a daily survey at home for approximately 24 hours. You will receive a paid honorarium and an image of your brain for your participation.

How do I get involved?
If you are interested, please contact the B.R.A.I.N. Lab at [email protected], reply to this posting through email, or phone us at 604-827-4287.

Ethics ID: H20-03441

For we have prepared a blog post on the community of caring and resources to help reduce the harms of substance use.

https://bit.ly/3V2XEki

💡Interested in attending a free, virtual conference on neuropsychiatry research & health solutions? 💡

Register for the Translation in Action: from Neuropsychiatry Research to Health Solutions conference on December 6, 2022. This virtual event will bring together hundreds of clinicians, researchers & community members to discuss global mental health challenges, research-based solutions to the overdose crisis, and psychedelic research. Register now: bit.ly/translationinaction

Hear from one of our research coordinators, Sydney Penner, as they share the invaluable lessons they have gained, at the B.R.A.I.N. Lab, under the supervision of Dr. Myriam Juda.

https://brainlab.med.ubc.ca/reflections-from-the-undergraduate-research-engagement-course/

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We honour and uphold Survivors and intergenerational Survivors of the residential school system, and commemorate those who didn’t return home.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2022 - The B.R.A.I.N. Lab By: Leanne Rose Vibar, undergraduate student in Psychology at the Simon Fraser University Today, September 30th, 2022, is the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring Indigenous communities and residential school survivors. It is a day dedicated to all Canadians to engage in meani...

The UBC Behavioral Reward, Affect, and Impulsivity Neuroscience (B.R.A.I.N.) Lab is looking for bright, hardworking student volunteers, with interests in mental health and its treatments, to
assist with a research project investigating psilocybin-assisted therapy for treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder.

Successful candidates will be working directly with patients with Alcohol Use Disorder and with the team of clinicians involved in the Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy. This is a unique opportunity for a research assistant to get to work hands on in an innovative phase-II
clinical trial in the field of psychedelics and substance use disorders.

Tasks may include recruiting participants for research, leading screening procedures, collecting and entering data,
and assisting with coordination and administrative duties. One position is currently available We welcome applicants with special interests in working in psychedelic research and/or
substance use disorders.

Requirements:
• At least 1-year of previous experience working in a lab, preferably with direct coordination experience or experience working with patients directly
• Able to provide a strong reference from a former academic/research supervisor or course professor
• Interest in psychology, psychiatry, medicine, or neuroscience
• Must be available for 15 hours per week over the next 12 months with reasonable weekday availability

This is an opportunity best suited for those looking to strengthen their involvement and training experiences related to mental health. Ideal candidates are individuals who are considering or planning to pursue graduate school in a related field.

Interested?
Send your resume/CV and a copy of your transcript to our research manager, Nicole, at [email protected] with the following subject line: Volunteer RA Position CLA-PSY - [First name] [space] [Last name]

𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗥: 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 ‘𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲’ 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗿 ‘𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄’ 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆.

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘀? 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆!

The Behavioral Reward Affect + Impulsivity Neuroscience (B.R.A.I.N.) Lab at the University of British Columbia is conducting an exciting study investigating the short-term effects of cannabis
consumption!

📋 Study title: Cannabis and Polysubstance Use: Response Inhibition and Stress Exposure
👤 Principal Investigator: Dr. Christian Schütz, MD, PhD

❓ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁?
The goal of the study is to assess the effects of cannabis oil in individuals who use both stimulants and cannabis recreationally.

❓ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲?
The study involves taking cannabis oil during three sessions and completing MRI scans, computer tasks, questionnaires, and biological samples. If you participate, you will attend 5 in-person sessions and complete a daily survey at home for approximately 24 hours. You will receive a paid honorarium and an image of your brain for your participation.

❓ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱?
If you are interested, please contact the B.R.A.I.N. Lab at [email protected] or phone us at 604-827-4287.

Ethics ID: H20-03441

❗ New Blog Post Alert: Jessica Booth, one of our coordinators and current Behavioural Neuroscience undergraduate student has written about her valuable Work-Integrated Learning experience and how that shaped her future career path.

https://bit.ly/3yjV4w1