The Brief Addiction Science Information Source (BASIS)

ASHES, Vol. 15(13) - Menthol users switching to traditional cigarettes: The key to smoking less?

This week, ASHES reviews a study by Krysten Bold and colleagues that used a quasi-experimental research design to assess smoking behaviors and attitudes among menthol cigarette smokers after a simulated ban on menthol cigarettes. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 15(12) - Can the course of ADHD progression influence an individual’s risk for developing Nicotine Dependence?

This week, ASHES reviews a longitudinal study by Shahrzad Ilbegi and colleagues investigating whether the course of progression of ADHD is associated with an increased risk for developing Nicotine Dependence (ND). Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 15(11) - The role of flavors in vaping initiation, satisfaction, and addiction.

This week, ASHES reviews a study by Robyn Landry and colleagues that explored how different e-cigarette flavors relate to vaping initiation, satisfaction, and addiction in adults. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 15(10) - Can social media be the answer to quitting smoking? The effects of a social media campaign on young adult smoking cessation

This week, as part of our Special Series on Addiction and Social Media, ASHES reviews a study by Neill Baskerville and colleagues that examined how a social media campaign influenced the chance of successfully quitting smoking. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 15(9) - Adolescent e-cigarette, cigarette and hookah use predicts future marijuana use

This week, ASHES reviews a study by Janet Audrain-McGovern and colleagues that examined how adolescent e-cigarette, conventional cigarette and hookah use predicts future marijuana use. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 15(8) - The persistence of thirdhand smoke: How do nicotine dust levels in homes influence the chance of successfully quitting smoking?

This week, ASHES reviews a study by Georg Matt and colleagues that examined how nicotine residue in the homes of former smokers affected quit attempts. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 15(7) - Vape shops: Helpful or harmful?

This week, ASHES reviews a study by Greta Hsu and colleagues that investigated whether vaping product source predicts vaping frequency and successful smoking cessation. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 15(6) - I think, therefore I try: Perceptions about e-cigarette harm and addictiveness as predictors of e-cigarette use

This week, ASHES reviews a study by Wiseman and colleagues that explored how perceptions about e-cigarettes relate to e-cigarette use among a nationally representative sample. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 15(5) - Stigma, socioeconomic status, and healthcare support for quitting smoking

This week, as part of our Special Series on Stigma and Addiction, ASHES reviews a study by Patrick Hammett and colleagues that explored how socioeconomic status and perceptions of smoking-related stigma relate to interactions with healthcare providers. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 15(4) - Smoking and health: Quitting with traditional approaches vs. e-cigarettes

This week, ASHES reviews a study by Peter Hajek and colleagues that explored smoking abstinence and health outcomes among people using traditional quitting options compared to those who switch to e-cigarettes. Read more →