This week, STASH reviews a study examining the relationship between religious involvement and hazardous substance use among single, urban mothers of low socioeconomic status. Read more →
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October 2018
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ASHES, Vol.14(11) - Reviewing the evidence: Can meditation reduce smoking?
This week, ASHES reviews a study that looks at how effective mindfulness meditation practices are at helping people reduce or quit tobacco. Read more →
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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
The DRAM, Vol. 14(11) - Is abstinence necessary for alcohol treatment success?
This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Katie Witkiewitz and colleagues that explores how patterns of drinking during treatment relate to social and personal problems three years later. Read more →
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Tuesday, October 09, 2018
The WAGER, Vol. 23(10) - Gambling disorder and mental health disorders
This week, The WAGER reviews a study by Ryan Nicholson and colleagues that explores how DSM changes relate to GD and mental health disorders. Read more →
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Tuesday, October 02, 2018
STASH, Vol.14(10) - Decreased pain, increased risk: The role of marijuana in the opioid crisis
This week, STASH reviews a study that examines whether marijuana use changes the risk of non-medical prescription opioid use. 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.