The Brief Addiction Science Information Source (BASIS)

Changes to the BASIS

We’d like to take this opportunity to announce some upcoming changes to the BASIS. Beginning during January 2013, the humanities review Addiction and the Humanities will move from the regular weekly rotation to a special commentary schedule. This will allow us to concentrate our weekly efforts on reviews of scientific journal articles via the remaining four sections: the Worldwide Addiction Gambling Education Report (WAGER), the Drinking Report for Addiction Medicine (DRAM), Addiction Smoking Health Education Service (ASHES), and Science Threads on Addiction, Substance Use, and Health (STASH). Division on Addiction faculty will continue to offer commentary on interesting connections between addiction and the humanities, occasionally through the editorial section of the BASIS. 

We also announce some changes to the BASIS staff. Heather Gray, Ph. D. will take over a Senior Editor of the BASIS, while Debi LaPlante, Ph.D. and Sarah Nelson, Ph.D. will serve as Editors of the WAGER and STASH (Dr. LaPlante) and ASHES and DRAM (Dr. Nelson).

We look forward to another year of fruitful information exchange with our readers. As always, readers are encouraged to respond in the comments section of our reviews or, for more general comments, via email at basis@divisiononaddictions.org.

Op-Ed/Editorials - One Week Left for Lifetime Achievement Award Nominations

Deadline Extended: December 14, 2012

The Division on Addiction seeks nominations for its 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations are welcome from any interested party and nominees can reside anywhere in the world. The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to individuals who have made sustained, outstanding, and unusually significant contributions to the study and treatment of addiction throughout a career.

Please send nominations in writing to Tasha Chandler (Head of Research and Academic Operations, Division on Addiction, 101 Station Landing, Suite 2100, Medford, MA 02155; tchandler@challiance.org) by December 14, 2012. Nominations should include the nominee’s CV and a letter clearly identifying the reasons why you think the nominee deserves this distinction. The nomination letter should be no longer than two pages in length.

The Division will announce the recipient on December 21, 2012.

Op-Ed/Editorials - Deadline Extended for Lifetime Achievement Award Nominations and November Giveaway Recipients

Deadline Extended: December 14, 2012

The Division on Addiction seeks nominations for its 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations are welcome from any interested party and nominees can reside anywhere in the world. The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to individuals who have made sustained, outstanding, and unusually significant contributions to the study and treatment of addiction throughout a career.

Please send nominations in writing to Tasha Chandler (Head of Research and Academic Operations, Division on Addiction, 101 Station Landing, Suite 2100, Medford, MA 02155; tchandler@challiance.org) by December 14, 2012. Nominations should include the nominee’s CV and a letter clearly identifying the reasons why you think the nominee deserves this distinction. The nomination letter should be no longer than two pages in length.

The Division will announce the recipient on December 21, 2012.

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The Division on Addiction is pleased to announce the following people will receive a copy of Anne Fletcher's forthcoming book, Inside Rehab: The Surprising Truth about Addiction Treatment - and How to Get Help that Works - Leslie Bodvar, Libby Eberhardt, Kathie Gillet, Linda Hutton, Patricia Lewis, Stephen Merritt, Nenita Peralta, Nanciellen Poulin, Judith Powsner, Edward Rubin, Andrea Ryan, David Summersby, Stephen Whiting, and seven others. Thank you for celebrating our 20th anniversary with us!

Op-Ed/Editorials - November Giveaway & Accepting Nominations for Lifetime Achievement Award

2012 is the 20th anniversary of the Division on Addiction #DOA20th. To celebrate, each month we will host one anniversary event. This month, we are giving away 20 copies of Anne Fletcher's forthcoming book, Inside Rehab: The Surprising Truth about Addiction Treatment - and How to Get Help that Works. There is one week left to enter.

To be eligible to receive a copy of this new book, tell us how you use the BASIS at basis@divisiononaddictions.org by November 29. On November 30, we will post a list of 20 recipients who email us the best uses of The BASIS or Division website/research.

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The Division on Addiction seeks nominations for its 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations are welcome from any interested party and nominees can reside anywhere in the world. The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to individuals who have made sustained, outstanding, and unusually significant contributions to the study and treatment of addiction throughout a career.

Please send nominations in writing to Tasha Chandler (Head of Research and Academic Operations, Division on Addiction, 101 Station Landing, Suite 2100, Medford, MA 02155; tchandler@challiance.org) by November 30, 2012. Nominations should include the nominee’s CV and a letter clearly identifying the reasons why you think the nominee deserves this distinction. The nomination letter should be no longer than two pages in length.

The Division will announce the recipient on December 14, 2012.

Op-Ed/Editorials - November Giveaway & Accepting Nominations for Lifetime Achievement Award

2012 is the 20th anniversary of the Division on Addiction #DOA20th. To celebrate, each month we will host one anniversary event. This month, we are giving away 20 copies of Anne Fletcher's forthcoming book, Inside Rehab: The Surprising Truth about Addiction Treatment - and How to Get Help that Works. There are two weeks left to enter.

To be eligible to receive a copy of this new book, tell us how you use the BASIS at basis@divisiononaddictions.org by November 29. On November 30, we will post a list of 20 recipients who email us the best uses of The BASIS or Division website/research.

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The Division on Addiction seeks nominations for its 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations are welcome from any interested party and nominees can reside anywhere in the world. The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to individuals who have made sustained, outstanding, and unusually significant contributions to the study and treatment of addiction throughout a career.

Please send nominations in writing to Tasha Chandler (Head of Research and Academic Operations, Division on Addiction, 101 Station Landing, Suite 2100, Medford, MA 02155; tchandler@challiance.org) by November 30, 2012. Nominations should include the nominee’s CV and a letter clearly identifying the reasons why you think the nominee deserves this distinction. The nomination letter should be no longer than two pages in length.

The Division will announce the recipient on December 14, 2012.

Op-Ed/Editorials - November Giveaway & Accepting Nominations for Lifetime Achievement Award

2012 is the 20th anniversary of the Division on Addiction #DOA20th. To celebrate, each month we will host one anniversary event. This month, we are giving away 20 copies of Anne Fletcher's forthcoming book, Inside Rehab: The Surprising Truth about Addiction Treatment - and How to Get Help that Works.

To be eligible to receive a copy of this new book, tell us how you use the BASIS at basis@divisiononaddictions.org by November 29. On November 30, we will post a list of 20 recipients who email us the best uses of The BASIS or Division website/research.

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The Division on Addiction seeks nominations for its 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations are welcome from any interested party and nominees can reside anywhere in the world. The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to individuals who have made sustained, outstanding, and unusually significant contributions to the study and treatment of addiction throughout a career.

Please send nominations in writing to Tasha Chandler (Head of Research and Academic Operations, Division on Addiction, 101 Station Landing, Suite 2100, Medford, MA 02155; tchandler@challiance.org) by November 30, 2012. Nominations should include the nominee’s CV and a letter clearly identifying the reasons why you think the nominee deserves this distinction. The nomination letter should be no longer than two pages in length.

The Division will announce the recipient on December 14, 2012.

Op-Ed/Editorials - Accepting Nominations for Lifetime Achievement Award & October Giveaway Recipients

The Division on Addiction seeks nominations for its 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations are welcome from any interested party and nominees can reside anywhere in the world. The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to individuals who have made sustained, outstanding, and unusually significant contributions to the study and treatment of addiction throughout a career.

Please send nominations in writing to Tasha Chandler (Head of Research and Academic Operations, Division on Addiction, 101 Station Landing, Suite 2100, Medford, MA 02155; tchandler@challiance.org) by November 30, 2012. Nominations should include the nominee’s CV and a letter clearly identifying the reasons why you think the nominee deserves this distinction. The nomination letter should be no longer than two pages in length.

The Division will announce the recipient on December 14, 2012.

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The Division on Addiction is pleased to announce the following people will receive a copy of Harvard Health Publications' book, Almost Addicted: Is My (or My Loved One's) Drug Use a Problem?- Farah Ahmad, Roger Chopelas, Carlise Downie, Stephen Merritt, Nanciellen Poulin, Deepa Ranganathan, Andrea Ryan, Martha Sweezy, Stephen Whiting, Trish Wright, and ten others. Thank you for celebrating our 20th anniversary with us!

Op-Ed/Editorials - Celebrating 20 Years with Monthly Giveaways: October Reminder

2012 is the 20th anniversary of the Division on Addiction #DOA20th. To celebrate, each month we will host one anniversary event. This month, we are giving away 20 copies of Harvard Health Publications' new book, Almost Addicted: Is My (or My Loved One's) Drug Use a Problem? There is one week left to enter!

To be eligible to receive a copy of this new book, tell us how you use the BASIS at basis@divisiononaddictions.org by October 25. On October 26, we will post a list of 20 recipients who email us the best uses of The BASIS or Division website/research.

Op-Ed/Editorials - Celebrating 20 Years with Monthly Giveaways: October

2012 is the 20th anniversary of the Division on Addiction #DOA20th. To celebrate, each month we will host one anniversary event. This month, we are giving away 20 copies of Harvard Health Publications' new book, Almost Addicted: Is My (or My Loved One's) Drug Use a Problem?

To be eligible to receive a copy of this new book, tell us how you use the BASIS at basis@divisiononaddictions.org by October 25. On October 26, we will post a list of 20 recipients who email us the best uses of The BASIS or Division website/research.

Op-Ed/Editorials: List of selected recipients for September giveaway

The Division on Addiction is pleased to announce the following people will receive a copy of Christopher Kennedy Lawford's book, Moments of Clarity: Voices from the Front Lines of Addiction and Recovery - Melanie Adem, Tracie Afifi, Roger Chopelas, Carlise Downie, Nicole Drozdiel, Laura Gaugh, Beth Hudde, Phyllis Kiklis, Noreen Loftus-Spilman, Stephen Merritt, Judith Powsner, Andrea Ryan, Marianne Vick, Stephen Whiting, and six others. Thank you for celebrating our 20th anniversary with us!