The Brief Addiction Science Information Source (BASIS)

The WAGER, Vol. 24(5) – Gambling risk and losses disguised as wins

This week, The WAGER reviews an experimental study by Candice Graydon and colleagues that examined how high-risk, low-risk and non-problem gamblers respond when they lose money on slot machines. Read more →

STASH, Vol. 15(4) - College try: The role of stress and depression in nonmedical prescription drug use among students

This week, STASH reviews a study by Margaret Pate and Riane Bolin that investigated the relationship between stress, depression, and nonmedical prescription drug use in college students. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 15(4) - Smoking and health: Quitting with traditional approaches vs. e-cigarettes

This week, ASHES reviews a study by Peter Hajek and colleagues that explored smoking abstinence and health outcomes among people using traditional quitting options compared to those who switch to e-cigarettes. Read more →

The DRAM, Vol. 15(4) - What did you expect? Alcohol outcome expectancies during Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

This week, The DRAM reviews a study that evaluated the role of alcohol outcome expectancies in the context of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for AUD. Read more →