This week, The WAGER reviews Youssef Allami and colleagues’ meta-analysis of 104 gambling prevalence studies that sought to determine which risk factors are most strongly associated with problem gambling. Read more →
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November 2021
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STASH, Vol. 17(12) - Tribal community members’ views of substance use disorder relapse
This week, STASH reviews a study by Monica C. Skewes and colleagues that examined perspectives and priorities regarding substance use disorder relapse on an American Indian reservation. Read more →
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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
ASHES, Vol. 17(12) - Mental health: A predictor of smoking and vaping?
This week, ASHES reviews a study by Ben Wamamili and colleagues that investigated the relationship between a history of mental illness and smoking/vaping. Read more →
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Tuesday, November 09, 2021
The DRAM, Vol. 17(12) - Even light drinking is associated with depressive symptoms in adolescents
This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Xiaoyu Zhang and colleagues that examined the association of light drinking in adolescents with depressive symptoms. Read more →
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Tuesday, November 02, 2021
The WAGER, Vol. 26(11) - Bitcoin and slots?: Examining the association between cryptocurrency trading and problem gambling risk
This week, The WAGER reviews a study by Paul Delfabbro and colleagues that investigated the gambling and stock trading habits of sports bettors, cryptocurrency traders, and people who do both. 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.