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 →
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Tuesday, December 01, 2020
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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 →
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Friday, November 20, 2020
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 →
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
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 →
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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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 →
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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.
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Addiction & the Humanities - The portrayal of Gambling Disorder in Uncut GemsThis 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.
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Addiction & the Humanities - Does Netflix have a smoking problem?Depictions of tobacco use are on the rise in programming found on streaming platforms. This week, Addiction & the Humanities investigates smoking imagery in popular shows that attract young viewers, such as Netflix’s Stranger Things.