This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Mariana G. R. Santos and colleagues that compared the pre-drinking practices and associated harms among university students in Brazil and the UK. Read more →
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The WAGER, Vol. 27(4) – Consumer protection tool use among Australian online gamblers
This week, The WAGER reviews a study by Robert M. Heirene and colleagues that examined the use of consumer protection tools among customers of multiple online gambling operators in Australia in 2018 – 2019. Read more →
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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
STASH, Vol. 18(4) - Health care providers report improved knowledge and comfortability working with people who inject drugs as a result of the Six Moments training
This week, STASH reviews a study by Leah Harvey and colleagues that identified health care providers' knowledge of and comfortability with harm reduction strategies aimed at reducing risk of infection among people who inject drugs. Read more →
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Tuesday, April 05, 2022
ASHES, Vol. 18(4) - “I don’t smoke, I JUUL”: Nicotine dependence among e-cigarette users compared to traditional smokers
This week, ASHES reviews a study by Afton Kechter and colleagues that compared nicotine dependence among adolescent e-cigarette users and adolescent cigarette smokers. 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.