The Brief Addiction Science Information Source (BASIS)

STASH, Vol. 16(12) – Stigmatization of substance use disorders: Indigenous identity & treatment seeking intention

This week, STASH reviews a study by Emily Winters and Nick Harris that examined addiction-related stigma, and if the severity of stigma changed as a result of Indigenous identity and treatment seeking intention. Read more →

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. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 16(12) - Has plain packaging legislation reduced tobacco consumption in Australia?

This week, ASHES reviews a study by David Underwood and colleagues that investigated whether removing branding from tobacco products sold in Australia decreased tobacco consumption as intended. Read more →

The DRAM, Vol. 16(12) - How do we cope? The impact of COVID-19 stress on drinking

This week, the DRAM reviews an article by Lindsey Rodriguez and colleagues that examined how psychological distress and perceived threat due to the COVID-19 pandemic are related to changes in drinking behavior, and whether these relationships are different for men and women. Read more →

The WAGER, Vol. 25(11) - What are the characteristics of people who continued to gamble during the COVID-19 pandemic?

This week, the WAGER reviews a 2020 study by Anders Håkansson that looked into how people who continued gambling during the COVID-19 pandemic might be unique in terms of their gambling behaviors and gambling-related problems. Read more →