Division on Addiction

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  – We developed the Responsible Drinking Inventory (RDI) – an 18-item self-report measure designed to assess responsibl...
12/12/2025

– We developed the Responsible Drinking Inventory (RDI) – an 18-item self-report measure designed to assess responsible drinking beliefs and behaviors. Across six studies, the RDI demonstrated strong psychometric properties and the ability to predict short-term drinking consequences. The RDI is a practical, evidence-based tool that can help health professionals and researchers gauge the potential for future alcohol-related harms. https://awspntest.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fpas0001428

The holiday season can be stressful—socially, financially, and emotionally. Remember to take a break. It’s OK to focus o...
12/11/2025

The holiday season can be stressful—socially, financially, and emotionally. Remember to take a break. It’s OK to focus on yourself, your self-care, and your overall health and wellness this season. Here are some ways to show yourself some comfort & joy: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope

Recent addiction research offers new insights into gambling, drinking, smoking, and substance use. Explore the latest sc...
12/10/2025

Recent addiction research offers new insights into gambling, drinking, smoking, and substance use. Explore the latest science reviews in the four new modules of The BASIS Microlearning Course. Learn more about this free continuing education opportunity at DivisionOnAddictionCourses.org!

Drinking alcohol can affect decision making. Gauge your responsible drinking beliefs and behaviors using our new validat...
12/08/2025

Drinking alcohol can affect decision making. Gauge your responsible drinking beliefs and behaviors using our new validated instrument, the Responsible Drinking Inventory (RDI). Check out our infographic to learn more! View the full RDI on page 2.https://www.divisiononaddiction.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RDI-Snapshot_Full.pdf

The RDI was developed with funding and support from Responsibility.org

🚨 New modules alert! The BASIS Microlearning Course has four new modules for allied health professionals interested in l...
12/05/2025

🚨 New modules alert! The BASIS Microlearning Course has four new modules for allied health professionals interested in learning more about addiction research and its implications for treatment and public health. Visit DivisionOnAddictionCourses.org for more information!

DraftKings provided financial support for assembling content from The BASIS into this free continuing education program.

🚨 New publication alert! Responsible drinking is a widely used but poorly defined and understood term. We developed the ...
12/03/2025

🚨 New publication alert! Responsible drinking is a widely used but poorly defined and understood term. We developed the Responsible Drinking Inventory (RDI) – an 18-item, self-administered measure of beliefs and behaviors related to responsible alcohol use. Across six studies, the RDI demonstrated strong reliability, validity, and the ability to predict short-term drinking consequences. The RDI offers a clearer, evidence-based definition of responsible drinking and a concise way to measure these beliefs and behaviors. https://awspntest.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fpas0001428

🚨 New learning opportunity! We’re proud to announce that four new modules covering recent addiction science research hav...
12/02/2025

🚨 New learning opportunity! We’re proud to announce that four new modules covering recent addiction science research have been added to The BASIS Microlearning Course. Visit DivisionOnAddictionCourses.org to learn more!

We’re grateful to DraftKings for providing financial support for assembling content from The BASIS into this free continuing education program.

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