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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

The DRAM Vol. 17(8) - The role of microaggressions against the LGBTQ+ community in young adult bisexual+ women’s alcohol use

This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Sarah Ehlke and colleagues that examined the role of microaggressions in bisexual+ women's drinking behavior. Read more →

Posted at 10:59 AM in The Drinking Report for Addiction Medicine (DRAM) | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

The WAGER, Vol. 26(7) - Is spending on trading cards related to problem gambling?

This week, The WAGER reviews a study by David Zendle and colleagues that examined the association between problem gambling symptoms and money spent on physical booster packs of trading cards, such as Pokemon. Read more →

Posted at 09:58 AM in The Worldwide Addiction Gambling Education Report (The WAGER) | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tuesday, July 06, 2021

STASH, Vol. 17(7) - Kitchen confidential: Mental health and substance use among restaurant workers in the wake of COVID-19

This week, STASH reviews a study by Diego Bufquin and colleagues that investigated the relationships between work status, mental health, substance use, and career turnover intention among restaurant employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more →

Posted at 10:13 AM in Science Threads on Addiction, Substance Use, and Health (STASH) | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

ASHES, Vol. 17(7) - Impact of COVID-19 on cigarette consumption for adults in China

This week, ASHES reviews a cross-sectional study by Haiyang Yang and Jingjing Ma that examined how tobacco consumption has changed among adults in China since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Read more →

Posted at 10:43 AM in Addiction Smoking Health Education Service (ASHES) | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

The DRAM, Vol. 17(7) – Assessing grief in caregivers of family members with alcohol use disorder or substance use disorder

This week, The DRAM reviews a study by DeAnne Priddis and Mary Beth Asbury that examined the feasibility of administering a grief assessment to caregivers of people with substance use disorders. Read more →

Posted at 11:14 AM in The Drinking Report for Addiction Medicine (DRAM) | Permalink | Comments (0)

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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.
Addiction & the Humanities - The portrayal of Gambling Disorder in Uncut Gems
This 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.
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.