The Brief Addiction Science Information Source (BASIS)

ASHES, Vol. 17(8) - Is the global push to reduce smoking working?

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 →

ASHES, Vol. 17(7) - Impact of COVID-19 on cigarette consumption for adults in China

This week, ASHES reviews a cross-sectional study by Haiyang Yang and Jingjing Ma that examined how tobacco consumption has changed among adults in China since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 17(6) - Prevalence and correlates of daily blunt use among a national U.S. sample

This week, ASHES reviews an article by Dale Mantey and colleagues that examined the characteristics of daily blunt users among a nationally representative sample. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 17(5) - Does banning menthol-flavored cigarettes reduce smoking?

This week, ASHES reviews an article by Michael Chaiton and colleagues that assessed the effect of a menthol ban on smoking cessation. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 17(4) - Neighborhood influences on intent to quit smoking among Asian-American males

This week, ASHES reviews a cross-sectional study by Priyanka Vyas and colleagues that looked at both individual and environmental-level factors on intent to quit smoking among Chinese- and Vietnamese-American male smokers. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 17(3) - How is e-cigarette use impacting sleep health?

This week, ASHES reviews a study by Emma Brett and colleagues that assessed the relationship between e-cigarette use and sleep health. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 17(2) – The digital divide: Racial/ethnic differences in utilization of web-based tobacco cessation services

This week, as part of our Black History Month Special Series, we review a study by Monica Webb Hooper and colleagues that investigated racial/ethnic differences in engagement with a web-based tobacco cessation quitline program. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 17(1) - Social media use by major tobacco companies in the United States: Are there differences based on the type of tobacco product?

This week, ASHES reviews a study by Erin O’Brien and colleagues that examined how major tobacco brands in the United States use social media to reach potential customers. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 16(13) - Perceived risk, quit intentions, and quit attempts among cigar users during the COVID-19 pandemic

This week, ASHES reviews an article by Sarah Kowitt and colleagues that looked at what factors play a role in cigar users' attempts and intentions to quit smoking due to COVID-19. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 16(12) - Has plain packaging legislation reduced tobacco consumption in Australia?

This week, ASHES reviews a study by David Underwood and colleagues that investigated whether removing branding from tobacco products sold in Australia decreased tobacco consumption as intended. Read more →