The Brief Addiction Science Information Source (BASIS)

The DRAM, Vol. 17(1) - Alcohol use disorder in those recovering from substance use

This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Taeho Greg Rhee and Robert Rosenheck that explored whether people who recover from substance use disorders are still at risk of alcohol use disorder. 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 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 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 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 DRAM, Vol. 16(8) - Red Bull and vodka?: How alcohol-energy drink combinations influence aggression in bars

This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Brian Quigley and colleagues that examined how alcohol mixed with energy drinks might increase aggression in bars. Read more →

The DRAM, Vol. 16(7) - What is the role of racism in the development of alcohol problems among African American young adults?

This week, as part of our Special Series on Race and Addiction, The DRAM reviews a study by Jinni Su and colleagues that examined how overt racism and more subtle racism in the form of microaggressions are associated with alcohol problems among African American young adults. Read more →

The DRAM, Vol. 16(6) - What is the link between childhood adversity and binge drinking during pregnancy?

This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Cheryl L. Currie and colleagues that investigated the association between maternal adverse childhood experiences and patterns of binge drinking during pregnancy. Read more →

The DRAM, Vol. 16(5) - Do state tax rates on alcohol and responsible drinking policies reduce risky alcohol use?

This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Brian Fairman and colleagues that examined how different state-level alcohol policies might influence young adults’ drinking patterns. Read more →

The DRAM, Vol. 16(4) - Driving tipsy below the legal limit: An investigation of lower BAC motor vehicle crash fatalities

The DRAM reviews an article that characterized motor vehicle crash fatalities that involve positive blood alcohol concentrations that are below the federal legal limit. Read more →