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We are a non-profit research center at Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital. We encourage you to make comments and suggestions.

Our mission is to alleviate addiction-related social, medical, and economic burdens through research, education, training, and outreach. The views and opinions expressed on this page are not necessarily those of Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), and they may not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. In turn, CHA is responsible for keeping the conversation fair and appropriate. By joining the conversation, you agree to the relevant conditions in the terms of service for Facebook and CHA. CHA employees are expected to adhere to all HIPAA regulations and CHA’s social media policy. By posting any content on this site, you grant to CHA the irrevocable right to reproduce, distribute, publish, display such content and the right to create derivative works from your content, edit or modify such content and use such content for any CHA purpose. Please note that the use of this page should not be considered medical advice and should not be a replacement for medical consultation with a qualified health professional.”

10/23/2025

Early prevention is critical. Learn more: www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/substance-use-prevention-month

10/21/2025

New on The BASIS: We review a study by researchers from Kaiser Permanente Division of Research that investigated barriers and facilitators to addressing adolescent cannabis use in clinical settings. https://basisonline.org/2025/10/21/barriers-facilitators-adolescent-cannabis-use/

10/17/2025

We surveyed gambling research stakeholders on their experiences with principles and practices. Check out our infographic to find out what we learned!https://www.divisiononaddiction.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/GamblingResearchersOpenScience_Division.pdf

10/16/2025

Are you interested in resources related to problem gambling awareness, education, and treatment and recovery services referrals? Visit www.m-tac.org to check out the Massachusetts Technical Assistance Center for Problem Gambling Treatment, funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

10/14/2025

New on The BASIS: We review a study by researchers from the National Centre For Youth Substance Use Research, The University of Queensland that identified risk factors for either flavor-only or ni****ne v**e use. https://basisonline.org/2025/10/14/risk-factors-flavor-only-ni****ne-vaping/

10/10/2025

Community Voices in Recovery centers minoritized voices to teach allied health professionals how to provide optimal addiction care. Check out this free course offered by the Massachusetts Technical Assistance Center for Problem Gambling Treatment: https://www.m-tac.org/module-category/community-voices-in-recovery/

10/09/2025

It's Mental Illness Awareness Week. Let's all help break down the stigma surrounding mental illness and support our friends, family, and loved ones when it comes to overcoming mental health challenges. samhsa.gov/mental-health

10/07/2025

New on The BASIS: We review a study by researchers from the Center on Alcohol, Substance use, And Addictions at The University of New Mexico - UNM that explored the extent to which a heavy drinking episode reduces subsequent negative affect, and the role of distress tolerance in this relationship. https://basisonline.org/2025/10/07/affective-relief-following-drinking-role-distress-tolerance/

10/03/2025

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health Health Promotion Clearinghouse has problem gambling brochures in multiple languages! You can download the digital versions or order print copies for free. Check out these brochures and more problem gambling resources here: https://massclearinghouse.ehs.state.ma.us/category/GAMB.html

10/02/2025

October is ! SAMHSA’s free Toolkit includes social media shareables, educational materials, prevention resources, and more. Learn how you can participate and be part of the conversation: www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/substance-use-prevention-month

10/01/2025

— We celebrated the retirement of Dr. Howard Shaffer with a Special Series in his honor. Throughout September, The BASIS featured research and editorials that highlighted Dr. Shaffer’s lasting impact on the field of addiction science. Check out our Special Series: https://basisonline.org/2025/09/02/introduction-special-series-honor-dr-howard-shaffer/

09/30/2025

New on The BASIS: We review a study by researchers from the Centre for Gambling Research at the University of British Columbia that compared the portrayal of sports betting in the media before and after its legalization in Canada. https://basisonline.org/2025/09/30/sports-betting-media-before-and-after-legalization/

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