The Brief Addiction Science Information Source (BASIS)

STASH, Vol. 17(5) – The power of patient voice: Addressing provider stigma toward opioid use disorder through personal narrative

This week, STASH reviews a study by Jeffrey Schlaudecker and colleagues that examined if hearing personal narratives directly from individuals in active recovery positively impacts primary care provider attitudes and beliefs about persons with opioid use disorder. 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 →

The DRAM, Vol. 17(5) - Run, don’t walk! To learn about the benefits of exercise on alcohol use disorder treatment

This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Jeremiah Weinstock and colleagues that examined the efficacy of an exercise intervention, with and without motivational interviewing and contingency management, for sedentary non-treatment-seeking adults with alcohol use disorder. Read more →

The WAGER, Vol. 26(4) - Using the South Oaks Gambling Screen with older adults: Can it screen effectively in this population?

This week, The WAGER examines a study by Roser Granero and colleagues that sought to validate the use of the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) in adults over age 50. Read more →

STASH, Vol. 17(4) - Does high school drug use matter in adulthood?: Trends in adolescent and future young adulthood drug use across race and ethnicity

This week, STASH reviews a study by Saijun Zhang and colleagues that examined how the use of different types of drugs in adolescence predicts future drug use in young adulthood, with differences across race and ethnicity. 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 →

The DRAM, Vol. 17(4) - Stressors of emerging adulthood, alcohol misuse, and drinking motives among young adult men and women

This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Chelsie D. Temmen and Lisa J. Crockett that explored gender differences in the relationship between stressors common in emerging adulthood, drinking motives, and alcohol misuse among young adults. Read more →

The WAGER, Vol. 26(3) - A fine line: The investment-speculation-gambling spectrum

While the difference between gambling and traditional financial investments is well defined, speculations like shorting stocks or day trading exist as something of a middle ground and share common features of both. Read more →

STASH, Vol. 17(3) - The reciprocal relationship between substance use and insomnia

This week, STASH reviews a study by Joëlle Pasman and colleagues that used genetic evidence to test for causal relationships between substance use and insomnia. 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 →