The Brief Addiction Science Information Source (BASIS)

STASH, Vol. 16(13) - Are e-cigarettes a gateway to tobacco cigarettes for adolescents?

This week, STASH reviews a study by Gary Chan and colleagues which reviewed and critiqued research that has examined whether e-cigarettes are a “gateway” for adolescents to later smoke cigarettes. Read more →

The BASIS Year-In-Review: 2020

Another successful year of The BASIS has come to a close. In 2020, we continued our decades-long effort to make high-quality addiction science widely available to a global audience. We also explored timely and urgent topics, such as racism in policing and healthcare and the COVID-19 pandemic, and their intersection with addiction. In this Editorial, we reflect on the material we produced throughout 2020 and how our readers reacted to it. 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 →

The DRAM, Vol. 16(13) - What can wastewater teach us about substance use? Measuring alcohol, nicotine and caffeine consumption on a college campus

This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Erin Driver and colleagues that examined substance use patterns on a large public university campus by analyzing samples of wastewater from dormitories. Read more →

The WAGER, Vol. 25(12) - Are transgender youth at higher risk for gambling problems?

This week, the WAGER reviews a study by Nic Rider and colleagues that examined the rates of gambling behavior and problem gambling among transgender youth. Read more →

STASH, Vol. 16(12) – Stigmatization of substance use disorders: Indigenous identity & treatment seeking intention

This week, STASH reviews a study by Emily Winters and Nick Harris that examined addiction-related stigma, and if the severity of stigma changed as a result of Indigenous identity and treatment seeking intention. Read more →

Addiction & the Humanities - Are video games normalizing addictive behaviors?

Video games often contain ‘adult’ content that may not be appropriate for younger players, such as gambling and alcohol, tobacco, and other substance use. Addiction & the Humanities explores the pervasiveness and portrayal of these themes within video games and discusses the implications they may have on stakeholders and consumers – including children and adolescents. 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 →

The DRAM, Vol. 16(12) - How do we cope? The impact of COVID-19 stress on drinking

This week, the DRAM reviews an article by Lindsey Rodriguez and colleagues that examined how psychological distress and perceived threat due to the COVID-19 pandemic are related to changes in drinking behavior, and whether these relationships are different for men and women. Read more →

The WAGER, Vol. 25(11) - What are the characteristics of people who continued to gamble during the COVID-19 pandemic?

This week, the WAGER reviews a 2020 study by Anders Håkansson that looked into how people who continued gambling during the COVID-19 pandemic might be unique in terms of their gambling behaviors and gambling-related problems. Read more →