The Brief Addiction Science Information Source (BASIS)

STASH, Vol.14(11) - Religion and problem substance use in disadvantaged urban mothers

This week, STASH reviews a study examining the relationship between religious involvement and hazardous substance use among single, urban mothers of low socioeconomic status. Read more →

ASHES, Vol.14(11) - Reviewing the evidence: Can meditation reduce smoking?

This week, ASHES reviews a study that looks at how effective mindfulness meditation practices are at helping people reduce or quit tobacco. Read more →

The DRAM, Vol. 14(11) - Is abstinence necessary for alcohol treatment success?

This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Katie Witkiewitz and colleagues that explores how patterns of drinking during treatment relate to social and personal problems three years later. Read more →

The WAGER, Vol. 23(10) - Gambling disorder and mental health disorders

This week, The WAGER reviews a study by Ryan Nicholson and colleagues that explores how DSM changes relate to GD and mental health disorders. Read more →

STASH, Vol.14(10) - Decreased pain, increased risk: The role of marijuana in the opioid crisis

This week, STASH reviews a study that examines whether marijuana use changes the risk of non-medical prescription opioid use. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 14(10) - E-cigarettes, cigarettes, and dual use: Which behavior predicts marijuana use among high school students?

This week, ASHES reviews a study by Sunday Azagba that explores e-cigarette, cigarette, and marijuana use among Canadian high school students. Read more →

The DRAM, Vol.14(10) - Transcendental Meditation for Alcohol Use Disorder: A helpful treatment component?

This week, The DRAM reviews a study that assesses the feasibility and efficacy of incorporating Transcendental Meditation (TM) into an inpatient AUD treatment program. Read more →

The WAGER, Vol. 23(9) - How should we measure money lost from gambling?

This week, The WAGER reviews a study by Gustavo Medeiros and colleagues that examines the relationships between different measures of monetary loss and symptoms of Gambling Disorder. Read more →

STASH, Vol.14(9) - Are the next generation of doctors prepared to treat SUD?

This week, STASH reviews a study that examines how prepared Massachusetts medical students feel they are to treat patients with SUD. Read more →

ASHES, Vol.14(9) - What’s in that vape? Sending health warning messages by text.

This week, ASHES reviews a study that evaluates how teenagers respond to e-cigarette harm warning messages sent by text. Read more →