This week, ASHES reviews a study that evaluates how teenagers respond to e-cigarette harm warning messages sent by text. Read more →
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The DRAM, Vol. 14(9) - More harm than good: Problems with parental supply of alcohol to children
This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Richard Mattick and colleagues examining how parental supply of alcohol to children predicts alcohol-related harms and future problem drinking. Read more →
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Tuesday, August 14, 2018
The WAGER, Vol. 23(8) - Binge gambling and gambling-related harms
This week, The WAGER reviews a study by Sean Cowlishaw and colleagues that explores differences in how people experience binge, continuous, and episodic gambling behaviors and related harms. Read more →
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Tuesday, August 07, 2018
STASH, Vol.14(8) - Has teenage substance use changed in the US? Results from a national survey.
This week, STASH reviews a study that examines national trends in youth substance use between 2002 and 2014. 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.