The Brief Addiction Science Information Source (BASIS)

The DRAM, Vol. 17(5) - Run, don’t walk! To learn about the benefits of exercise on alcohol use disorder treatment

This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Jeremiah Weinstock and colleagues that examined the efficacy of an exercise intervention, with and without motivational interviewing and contingency management, for sedentary non-treatment-seeking adults with alcohol use disorder. Read more →

The WAGER, Vol. 26(4) - Using the South Oaks Gambling Screen with older adults: Can it screen effectively in this population?

This week, The WAGER examines a study by Roser Granero and colleagues that sought to validate the use of the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) in adults over age 50. Read more →

STASH, Vol. 17(4) - Does high school drug use matter in adulthood?: Trends in adolescent and future young adulthood drug use across race and ethnicity

This week, STASH reviews a study by Saijun Zhang and colleagues that examined how the use of different types of drugs in adolescence predicts future drug use in young adulthood, with differences across race and ethnicity. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 17(4) - Neighborhood influences on intent to quit smoking among Asian-American males

This week, ASHES reviews a cross-sectional study by Priyanka Vyas and colleagues that looked at both individual and environmental-level factors on intent to quit smoking among Chinese- and Vietnamese-American male smokers. Read more →