Division on Addiction

Division on Addiction 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.

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We looked at 86 studies that assessed responsible gambling (RG) tools to evaluate the current evidence for RG tools and ...
09/05/2025

We looked at 86 studies that assessed responsible gambling (RG) tools to evaluate the current evidence for RG tools and identify which tools are promising for minimizing risky gambling behavior. Check out our infographic to find out what we learned!https://www.divisiononaddiction.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ProductDesignScoping_Division.pdf

New on The BASIS: As part of our Special Series in Honor of Dr. Howard Shaffer, Dr. Debi LaPlante reflects on the impact...
09/04/2025

New on The BASIS: As part of our Special Series in Honor of Dr. Howard Shaffer, Dr. Debi LaPlante reflects on the impact of Dr. Shaffer's work in redefining addiction as a syndrome, while highlighting his pursuit of boundary-pushing questions that continue to shape the field of addiction science. https://basisonline.org/2025/09/04/ask-the-big-questions-what-is-addiction-anyway/ Dr. LaPlante is the former Senior Editor of The BASIS and current Director of the Division on Addiction.

Do you want to learn about problem gambling from researchers, clinicians, advocates, and people with lived experience? C...
09/03/2025

Do you want to learn about problem gambling from researchers, clinicians, advocates, and people with lived experience? Check out Ask an Expert, a free online course offered by the Massachusetts Technical Assistance Center for Problem Gambling Treatment and funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health: https://www.m-tac.org/module-category/ask-an-expert/

Throughout September, The BASIS is honoring Dr. Howard Shaffer by reviewing recent research that showcases Dr. Shaffer's...
09/02/2025

Throughout September, The BASIS is honoring Dr. Howard Shaffer by reviewing recent research that showcases Dr. Shaffer's lasting impact in the field of addiction science and featuring editorials from his current and former colleagues. Dr. Heather Gray, Director of Academic Affairs at the Division on Addiction, introduces our Special Series: https://basisonline.org/2025/09/02/introduction-special-series-honor-dr-howard-shaffer/

Do you know the signs of an overdose and how to respond? For more information, check out SAMHSA’s Overdose Prevention an...
08/29/2025

Do you know the signs of an overdose and how to respond? For more information, check out SAMHSA’s Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit: library.samhsa.gov/product/overdose-prevention-response-toolkit/pep23-03-00-001

The Brief Addiction Science Information Source (BASIS) is a blog published by the Division on Addiction that summarizes ...
08/28/2025

The Brief Addiction Science Information Source (BASIS) is a blog published by the Division on Addiction that summarizes current, peer-reviewed addiction research into weekly science reviews. Subscribe to The BASIS for the latest addiction science! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/4kg4es7

  is a reminder that we all have a role to play in preventing overdoses. Learn how to recognize the signs of overdose, h...
08/27/2025

is a reminder that we all have a role to play in preventing overdoses. Learn how to recognize the signs of overdose, how to use naloxone, and how to support people in recovery: samhsa.gov/end-overdose

Are you a healthcare professional looking to enhance your understanding of problem gambling? Check out these free contin...
08/25/2025

Are you a healthcare professional looking to enhance your understanding of problem gambling? Check out these free continuing education courses, offered online through the Massachusetts Technical Assistance Center for Problem Gambling Treatment and funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health: m-tac.org/courses

Lower risk gambling limits can help individuals avoid negative consequences associated with their gambling. We developed...
08/22/2025

Lower risk gambling limits can help individuals avoid negative consequences associated with their gambling. We developed and tested limits for time and financial involvement among a population of online gamblers. Check out our infographic to learn more!https://www.divisiononaddiction.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/OptimalLimits_Division.pdf

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