The Brief Addiction Science Information Source (BASIS)

Never Get Comfortable: How We Adapted Our Programming to Continue Serving People in Recovery During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Editor’s note: The following op-ed was prepared by John McGahan, President/CEO of the Gavin Foundation, a non-profit organization in the Boston, Massachusetts area that offers residential, community, collaborative, and prevention programs for people in recovery from addiction. This op-ed is part of our Special Series on Managing Addiction during COVID-19. Read more →

The WAGER, Vol. 26(9) - Gambling during COVID: The impact of COVID-19 on gambling behavior and gambling-related problems

This week, as part of our Special Series on Managing Addiction during COVID-19, The WAGER reviews a study by David Hodgins and Rhys Stevens that examined the impact of COVID-19 on gambling behavior and gambling-related problems. Read more →

Introduction to the Special Series on Managing Addiction during COVID-19

This month, The BASIS is highlighting how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people managing addiction. Throughout September, we will share scientific evidence and personal stories from individuals directly affected by addiction. Dr. Heather Gray, Director of Academic Affairs at the Division on Addiction, introduces our special series. Read more →

STASH, Vol. 17(9) - The price of competition: How legalizing cannabis affects the street price of drugs

This week, STASH reviews a study by Angélica Meinhofer and Adrian Rubli that examined how legalizing recreational cannabis has affected the prices of illegal drugs. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 17(9) - Are vaping and smoking similar, in terms of quitting?

This week, ASHES reviews a study by Sherald Sanchez and colleagues that examined the similarities and differences between vaping and smoking in relation to cessation. Read more →

The DRAM, Vol. 17(9) - Does television exposure to alcohol influence youth drinking behaviors?

This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Joy Gabrielli and colleagues that examined alcohol product placement within television series and its relationship to youth brand affiliation and drinking behaviors. Read more →

The WAGER, Vol. 26(8) – Public perceptions of substance and behavioral addictions: Is there a difference?

This week, The WAGER reviews a study by Seth Jamieson and Chris Dowrick that investigated the public perception of substance and behavioral addictions in the UK. Read more →

STASH, Vol. 17(8) – Accurate knowledge of a Good Samaritan law among people who use drugs

This week, STASH reviews a study by Soroush Moallef and colleagues that evaluated the prevalence of and factors associated with accurate knowledge of Good Samaritan laws among people who use illicit drugs in Vancouver, British Columbia. Read more →

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 →

The DRAM Vol. 17(8) - The role of microaggressions against the LGBTQ+ community in young adult bisexual+ women’s alcohol use

This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Sarah Ehlke and colleagues that examined the role of microaggressions in bisexual+ women's drinking behavior. Read more →