This week, ASHES reviews an article by Luisa Flor and colleagues that assessed the effect of tobacco restrictions on smoking prevalence across 155 countries. Read more →
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The DRAM Vol. 17(8) - The role of microaggressions against the LGBTQ+ community in young adult bisexual+ women’s alcohol use
This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Sarah Ehlke and colleagues that examined the role of microaggressions in bisexual+ women's drinking behavior. Read more →
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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
The WAGER, Vol. 26(7) - Is spending on trading cards related to problem gambling?
This week, The WAGER reviews a study by David Zendle and colleagues that examined the association between problem gambling symptoms and money spent on physical booster packs of trading cards, such as Pokemon. Read more →
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Tuesday, July 06, 2021
STASH, Vol. 17(7) - Kitchen confidential: Mental health and substance use among restaurant workers in the wake of COVID-19
This week, STASH reviews a study by Diego Bufquin and colleagues that investigated the relationships between work status, mental health, substance use, and career turnover intention among restaurant employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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.