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ASHES, Vol. 17(8) - Is the global push to reduce smoking working?

Tobacco use is responsible for over 8 million deaths a year worldwide. The World Health Organization developed MPOWER guidelines for countries to use policy to reduce smoking among their residents (see figure). In an open-access study, L...

STASH, Vol. 17(6) - Does legalizing marijuana increase self-harm or assault?

Some evidence suggests that heavy cannabis use can increase the likelihood of self-harm and mortality. There is also concern that cannabis use is associated with violence. Because consumption of cannabis likely increases with its ease of...

ASHES, Vol. 17(5) - Does banning menthol-flavored cigarettes reduce smoking?

Many find that the mintiness of menthol makes cigarette smoke easier to inhale and reduces its otherwise harsh taste. However, menthol-flavored cigarettes can provide false assurance about the health risks of smoking, are attractive to v...

The DRAM, Vol. 17(2) - How much do romantic partners influence each other’s alcohol use?

Editor's Note: In recognition of the ongoing importance of highlighting the vital contributions that Black academics make to addiction science, The BASIS is featuring the research and opinions of Black scholars of addiction. Today's revi...

The DRAM, Vol. 16(11) - In-laws as a health risk?

Marriage involves an intention to commit “in sickness and in health,” but tying the knot also has profound, unintended effects on health. How much people drink, for instance, is affected not only by their own taste for alcohol, but also ...

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