The Brief Addiction Science Information Source (BASIS)

STASH, Vol. 16(11) - “Oh, s***, y’all got Narcan, right?”

This week, STASH reviews a qualitative study by Blythe Rhodes and colleagues that interviewed urban individuals of color on their experiences with fentanyl-contaminated heroin. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 16(11) – Youth engagement and tobacco control: Empowering young people to advocate for policy change

This week, ASHES reviews an investigation by Melinda J. Ickes and colleagues into the effectiveness of a tobacco advocacy training program that aims to empower youth in rural Kentucky to advocate for tobacco control policy. Read more →

Are you building a responsible gambling-oriented culture?

Editor’s note: This op-ed was prepared by Dr. Kahlil Philander Assistant Professor in the School of Hospitality Business Management at Washington State University’s Carson College of Business. Read more →

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

This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Jessica Salvatore and colleagues that investigated why in-laws with alcohol use disorder (AUD) can raise one’s own risk of developing AUD, even when one’s spouse does not have problems with alcohol. Read more →

Revisiting Stigma and Addiction, Again

Sadly, addiction stigma was on display again during last week's U.S. presidential debate. Today, Dr. Debi LaPlante, Director of the Division on Addiction, discusses the consequences of addiction stigma and discrimination. She contrasts this antiquated mindset with a contemporary approach which emphasizes the possibility of sustained recovery. She concludes with recommendations for people working to maintain their recovery while facing the challenges posed by this pandemic. Read more →

The WAGER, Vol. 25(10) - The overlap between skin betting, other gambling activities, and problem gambling in children

This week, the WAGER reviews an article by Heather Wardle that looked at the convergence of skin gambling in video games and participation in other gambling activities, and whether these gambling activities are associated with being at risk for problem gambling. Read more →