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The WAGER, Vol. 24(6) - Differences in stigma across levels of gambling behavior

This week, as part of our Special Series on Stigma and Addiction, The WAGER reviews a study by Billy A. Palmer and colleagues on the stigmatization of people with gambling disorder. Read more →

How stigma thwarts evidence-based and compassionate public policy

Editor’s Note: This editorial was written by Michael Botticelli as part of our Special Series on Stigma and Addiction. There may be no more dangerous contributor to the current opioid epidemic than stigma. Stigma is the lack of respect for a person or a group of people because they have done something or have traits of which society disapproves. And stigma isn’t just an abstract concept – it’s present every day in how society perceives people with a substance use disorder (SUD). People with a SUD are referred to as addicts, junkies and worse. When we call people things like... Read more →

STASH, Vol. 15(5) - Drug injection, syringe source, and self-stigma in New York City

This week, as part of our Special Series on Stigma and Addiction, we review a study by Alexis Rivera and colleagues that investigated which injection risk behaviors and demographic factors are associated with self-stigma among PWID in New York City. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 15(5) - Stigma, socioeconomic status, and healthcare support for quitting smoking

This week, as part of our Special Series on Stigma and Addiction, ASHES reviews a study by Patrick Hammett and colleagues that explored how socioeconomic status and perceptions of smoking-related stigma relate to interactions with healthcare providers. Read more →

Introduction to the Special Series on Stigma and Addiction

According to a nationally representative survey, 80% of people who have experienced alcohol use disorder and 75% of people who have experienced a drug use disorder have never sought treatment for their addiction. One of the reasons for these low rates of treatment seeking is stigma. Read more →

The DRAM, Vol. 15(5) - Contingency management for reducing alcohol use

This week, The DRAM reviews a study that tested the feasibility and efficacy of a remotely-delivered contingency management treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder. Read more →

The WAGER, Vol. 24(5) – Gambling risk and losses disguised as wins

This week, The WAGER reviews an experimental study by Candice Graydon and colleagues that examined how high-risk, low-risk and non-problem gamblers respond when they lose money on slot machines. Read more →

STASH, Vol. 15(4) - College try: The role of stress and depression in nonmedical prescription drug use among students

This week, STASH reviews a study by Margaret Pate and Riane Bolin that investigated the relationship between stress, depression, and nonmedical prescription drug use in college students. Read more →

ASHES, Vol. 15(4) - Smoking and health: Quitting with traditional approaches vs. e-cigarettes

This week, ASHES reviews a study by Peter Hajek and colleagues that explored smoking abstinence and health outcomes among people using traditional quitting options compared to those who switch to e-cigarettes. Read more →

The DRAM, Vol. 15(4) - What did you expect? Alcohol outcome expectancies during Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

This week, The DRAM reviews a study that evaluated the role of alcohol outcome expectancies in the context of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for AUD. Read more →