The WAGER reviews a study of heterogeneity in childhood trauma among people with gambling disorder. Read more →
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February 2018
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
STASH, Vol.14(2) - đđ Is that what theyâre calling marijuana now?
This week, STASH reviews a study by Sean Simpson and his colleagues that demonstrates the usefulness of a computer programming technique to identify newly emerging terms for drugs by analyzing social media content. Read more →
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Friday, February 09, 2018
ASHES, Vol. 14(2) - Smoking: Is just one cigarette a day dangerous?
This week, ASHES reviews a study by Allan Hackshaw and colleagues that explores whether smoking one cigarette each day relates to stroke and coronary heart disease. Read more →
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Wednesday, February 07, 2018
The DRAM, Vol. 14(2) â Whoâs Got the Influence? Youth friend and family influences on DUI behavior
This week, The DRAM reviews one of the first longitudinal studies of the effects of peer and family factors on DUI, conducted by William Pelham III and Thomas Dishion. Read more →
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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 Netflixâs Stranger Things.
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Special Topics in Addiction and the Humanities: From scare tactics to realism: Different approaches to the portrayal of methamphetamineEditor's Note: This special edition of Addiction and the Humanities was written by Julia Wise, who conducted an independent research project with the Division on Addiction during the summer of 2012. Crystal Meth is a unique drug that affects users unlike any other substance. A first example is methamphetamineâs effects on the brain; long-term use can result in psychotic symptoms. Some people suffer from these symptoms even after they stop using (Kelly, 2005). A second way that crystal meth is distinct is the way it is produced. Rather than being derived originally from a plant, meth is produced chemically from...