This week, STASH reviews a qualitative study by Blythe Rhodes and colleagues that interviewed urban individuals of color on their experiences with fentanyl-contaminated heroin. Read more →
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
ASHES, Vol. 16(11) – Youth engagement and tobacco control: Empowering young people to advocate for policy change
This week, ASHES reviews an investigation by Melinda J. Ickes and colleagues into the effectiveness of a tobacco advocacy training program that aims to empower youth in rural Kentucky to advocate for tobacco control policy. Read more →
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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Are you building a responsible gambling-oriented culture?
Editor’s note: This op-ed was prepared by Dr. Kahlil Philander Assistant Professor in the School of Hospitality Business Management at Washington State University’s Carson College of Business. Read more →
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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The DRAM, Vol. 16(11) - In-laws as a health risk?
This week, The DRAM reviews a study by Jessica Salvatore and colleagues that investigated why in-laws with alcohol use disorder (AUD) can raise one’s own risk of developing AUD, even when one’s spouse does not have problems with alcohol. Read more →
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Wednesday, October 07, 2020
Revisiting Stigma and Addiction, Again
Sadly, addiction stigma was on display again during last week's U.S. presidential debate. Today, Dr. Debi LaPlante, Director of the Division on Addiction, discusses the consequences of addiction stigma and discrimination. She contrasts this antiquated mindset with a contemporary approach which emphasizes the possibility of sustained recovery. She concludes with recommendations for people working to maintain their recovery while facing the challenges posed by this pandemic. Read more →
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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.
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Special Topics in Addiction and the Humanities: From scare tactics to realism: Different approaches to the portrayal of methamphetamineEditor's Note: This special edition of Addiction and the Humanities was written by Julia Wise, who conducted an independent research project with the Division on Addiction during the summer of 2012. Crystal Meth is a unique drug that affects users unlike any other substance. A first example is methamphetamine’s effects on the brain; long-term use can result in psychotic symptoms. Some people suffer from these symptoms even after they stop using (Kelly, 2005). A second way that crystal meth is distinct is the way it is produced. Rather than being derived originally from a plant, meth is produced chemically from...