This week, as part of the Special Series on Asian American/Pacific Islander Addiction Research, ASHES reviews a study by Laurie Long Kwan Ho and colleagues that examined perceptions of smoking and smoking cessation among people with chronic diseases in Hong Kong. Read more →
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
The DRAM, Vol. 19(6) – Discrimination, distress, and drinking among Asian Americans
This week, as part of the Special Series on Asian American/Pacific Islander Addiction Research, The DRAM reviews a study by Derek Kenji Iwamoto and colleagues that investigated the associations between racial discrimination, psychological distress, drinking to cope, and alcohol-related problems among Asian American college students. Read more →
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The WAGER, Vol. 28(5) – Root causes of gambling in the Greater Boston Asian American community
This week, as part of our Special Series on Asian American/Pacific Islander Addiction Research, The WAGER reviews a study by Mia Han Colby and colleagues that investigated the systemic issues that contribute to gambling in the Greater Boston Asian American community. Read more →
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Tuesday, May 09, 2023
STASH, Vol. 19(5) – White male masculine ideals and their effect on Asian American males
This week, as a part of our Special Series on Asian American/Pacific Islander Addiction Research, STASH reviews a study by Brian TaeHyuk Keum and colleagues that applied a culturally modified objectification framework to explain the link between gendered racism against Asian American males (both early generation and later generation immigrants) and risky substance use. Read more →
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Tuesday, May 02, 2023
ASHES, Vol. 19(5) - Health disparities among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders
This week, as a part of our Special Series on Asian American/Pacific Islander Addiction Research, ASHES reviews a study by Andrew Subica and colleagues that examined the mental health, substance misuse patterns, and treatment needs of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more →
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Addiction & the Humanities - Are video games normalizing addictive behaviors?Video games often contain ‘adult’ content that may not be appropriate for younger players, such as gambling and alcohol, tobacco, and other substance use. Addiction & the Humanities explores the pervasiveness and portrayal of these themes within video games and discusses the implications they may have on stakeholders and consumers – including children and adolescents.
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Addiction & the Humanities - The portrayal of Gambling Disorder in Uncut GemsThis week, Addiction & the Humanities looks at a portrayal of Gambling Disorder in Uncut Gems, a film that depicts the story of a New York City jewelry dealer who continues to gamble despite his increasing debt.
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Addiction & the Humanities - Does Netflix have a smoking problem?Depictions of tobacco use are on the rise in programming found on streaming platforms. This week, Addiction & the Humanities investigates smoking imagery in popular shows that attract young viewers, such as Netflix’s Stranger Things.