This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Dustin R. White and colleagues that estimated the influence of the men’s March Madness tournament on student alcohol consumption. Read more →
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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The WAGER, Vol. 28(2) – Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for gaming disorder in substance use and youth service settings
This week, The WAGER reviews a study by Jennifer J. Park and colleagues that examined clinician attitudes toward and approaches to screening, treatment, and referral for gaming disorder in addiction and youth service settings. Read more →
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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
STASH, Vol. 19(2) – Photovoice: Latine individuals sharing their recovery journey through imagery to promote social change
This week, STASH reviews a study by Jordana Muroff and colleagues that examined the use of photovoice to engage Latine, Spanish-speaking individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD) by using photography and narration to illustrate their experiences and promote policy change. Read more →
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Tuesday, February 07, 2023
ASHES, Vol. 19(2) - To brighten up or lightin’ up: The link between depression and adolescent nicotine use
This week, ASHES reviews a study by Lauren Gorfinkel and colleagues that examined the relationship between depression and adolescent nicotine use. 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.