Addictive, Compulsive and Impulsive Disorders Research Program

Are you interested in contributing to Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB) research? We are looking for adults 18+ with trichotillomania and/or skin picking disorder to take a 20-25 minute survey.

Participation includes answering questions related to your BFRBs and demographic information, and responding to questionnaires related to personality, mood, and psychiatric symptoms. Survey completers will be able to enter a drawing to win a $100 Visa Gift Card (15 winners will be selected).

The survey can be accessed at https://redcap.link/0hdi6sry

Note: While this survey can be completed on a mobile device, we recommend using a tablet or computer for a better digital experience.

We have TWO new OCD studies that are currently recruiting! Check out our posts below to see if you may qualify!

October 1-7 is !

Despite its their prevalence, skin picking disorder and trichotillomania are researched very little, leaving us with a lot to learn about these disorders.

The Addictive, Compulsive, and Impulsive Disorders Research Lab is working hard to expand this research, conducting many studies on TTM and SPD throughout the years. We are currently conducting a treatment study on TTM and SPD, as well as a study on natural recovery in BFRBs. If you're interested in participating in one of these studies, contact Eve (study coordinator) at [email protected], or give us a call at 773-702-5532.

If you have a BFRB and are looking for a supportive community, contact our friends at the TLC Foundation for BFRBs at www.bfrb.org who are celebrating this week with many exciting events and programs!

National Recovery Month can be an amazing time to reflect on yourself and loved ones on the topic of personal struggle. Checking in with loved ones about stigmatized topics like addiction and mental health can be vulnerable but often a necessary step to growth. The article below outlines the rising impact of the pandemic on addiction relapse.

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