Video games have drawn the attention of activists and public health advocates since as early as the 1970’s. Many of these activists have focused on the intense depictions of violence in video games and suggest that these depictions may
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STASH, Vol. 19(6) – Developing a framework for sexual health and substance use programming for Black girls
Black girls frequently face disparities related to sexual health and substance use programs. Existing programs frequently lack resources to address their specific needs, particularly the stressors and vulnerabilities that result from the combined effects of racism and sexism. This week
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ASHES, Vol. 19(6) – Smoking perceptions: Hong Kong smokers with chronic disease
Editor’s Note: Today’s review is part of our month-long Special Series on Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) Addiction Research. Throughout May, The BASIS is examining forms of addiction among AAPI communities. Chronic diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, and lung
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The DRAM, Vol. 19(6) – Discrimination, distress, and drinking among Asian Americans
Editor’s Note: Today’s review is part of our month-long Special Series on Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) Addiction Research. Throughout May, The BASIS is examining forms of addiction among AAPI communities. Rates of alcohol use, high-risk drinking, and alcohol use
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The WAGER, Vol. 28(5) – Root causes of gambling in the Greater Boston Asian American community
Editor’s Note: Today’s review is part of our month-long Special Series on Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) Addiction Research. Throughout May, The BASIS is examining forms of addiction among AAPI communities. Emerging research indicates that the Asian American community is
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STASH, Vol. 19(5) – White male masculine ideals and their effect on Asian American males
Editor’s Note: Today’s review is part of our month-long Special Series on Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) Addiction Research. Throughout May, The BASIS is examining forms of addiction among AAPI communities. Some Asian American males may feel pressure to conform
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ASHES, Vol. 19(5) – Health disparities among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders
Editor’s Note: Today’s review is part of our month-long Special Series on Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) Addiction Research. Throughout May, The BASIS is examining forms of addiction among AAPI communities. Though the entire world felt the effects of the Covid-19
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Introduction to the Special Series on Asian American/Pacific Islander Addiction Research
Happy May and happy Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This month celebrates the 24 million Asians and 1.7 million Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders living in America. In observance, during the month of May, we will highlight Asian Americans
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The DRAM, Vol. 19(5) – An online program to prevent underaged drinking among Korean students
Underage drinking increases the risk of developing alcohol use disorder later in life and is a prominent phenomenon worldwide. Past research has shown that people tend to have negative attitudes toward alcohol during childhood but develop more positive attitudes during
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The WAGER, Vol. 28(4) – The role of shame and blame in relation to problem gambling severity
“All you’ve got to do is stay away from gambling.” A woman described her experience with the stigma and blame of gambling problems by saying, “They look at it as being a weak person that is a problem gambler, someone
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