The Brief Addiction Science Information Source (BASIS)

The WAGER, Vol. 25(10) - The overlap between skin betting, other gambling activities, and problem gambling in children

This week, the WAGER reviews an article by Heather Wardle that looked at the convergence of skin gambling in video games and participation in other gambling activities, and whether these gambling activities are associated with being at risk for problem gambling. Read more →

STASH, Vol. 16(10) - Is vaping really all that different? A qualitative study of recreational marijuana users’ experiences with vaping marijuana

This week, STASH reviews a 2019 study by Elizabeth Aston and colleagues that sought to better understand how recreational marijuana users perceive marijuana vaping. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 16(10) - Are video games another marketing tool for the tobacco industry?

This week, ASHES reviews a qualitative study by Patricia McDaniel and Susan Forsyth that explored the tobacco industry’s use of video games as marketing and promotional tools throughout the years. Read more →

Addiction & the Humanities - The portrayal of Gambling Disorder in Uncut Gems

This 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. Read more →

The DRAM, Vol. 16(10) – Sexual violence, binge drinking, and alcohol problems: Gender differences among adolescents

This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Christal L. Badour and colleagues that examined gender differences in alcohol-related outcomes and recent sexual violence victimization and perpetration among adolescents. Read more →

The WAGER, Vol. 25(9) - How does personality relate to problem gambling? The mediating role of mindfulness in this relationship

This week, the WAGER reviews an article by Alessia Passanisi and her colleagues that looks at how low levels of mindfulness can influence the relationship between dysfunctional personality traits and problem gambling in adolescents. Read more →

STASH, Vol. 16(9) - Does substance use change what you are like?

This week, STASH reviews a study by Lara Kroenecke and colleagues that examined the effects of substance use on changes in personality, life satisfaction, and self-esteem. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 16(9) - Examining the link between adolescent marijuana use and cigarette smoking in adulthood

This week, ASHES reviews a 2019 study by Trang Nguyen and colleagues that examined how marijuana use during adolescence might predict future cigarette smoking in adulthood. Read more →

The DRAM, Vol. 16(9) - The dark side of alcohol use disorder

This week, The DRAM reviews a cross-sectional study by Cindy L. Ehlers and colleagues that explored the relationship between alcohol use disorder and “dark side” negative affective symptoms. Read more →

The WAGER, Vol. 25(8) – Gambling in the time of COVID-19: Mental health, substance use, and financial distress among high-risk online gamblers

This week, we review a study by Alex Price that examined the impacts of COVID-19 on risky gambling behaviors and motivations, mental health concerns, substance use, and financial distress among online gamblers. Read more →