This week, The DRAM reviews a repeated cross-sectional study by Gregory Phillips and colleagues that investigated alcohol use and suicidality rates by sexual orientation. Read more →
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The WAGER, Vol. 26(5) - Packs! Crates! Treasures! Video game loot box properties and gambling-related problems
This week, the WAGER reviews a study by David Zendle and colleagues that examined different features of loot boxes and their associations with problems with gambling. Read more →
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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
STASH, Vol. 17(5) – The power of patient voice: Addressing provider stigma toward opioid use disorder through personal narrative
This week, STASH reviews a study by Jeffrey Schlaudecker and colleagues that examined if hearing personal narratives directly from individuals in active recovery positively impacts primary care provider attitudes and beliefs about persons with opioid use disorder. Read more →
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Tuesday, May 04, 2021
ASHES, Vol. 17(5) - Does banning menthol-flavored cigarettes reduce smoking?
This week, ASHES reviews an article by Michael Chaiton and colleagues that assessed the effect of a menthol ban on smoking cessation. 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.