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In a new BASIS op-ed, Dr. Emily Vraga shares her research on mitigating the negative impacts of misinformation on social media as a part of our Special Series on Addiction Myths and Misinformation. ow.ly/70w150Q8PWH

This week, as part of our Special Series on Addiction Myths and Misinformation, we review a study that examined the effects of repetition on the perceived truth of tobacco misinformation among U.S. adults. Read more here: ow.ly/9EXr50Q7xE8

Mr. Dave Yeager is an eleven-year veteran of the United States Army. Last week, in honor of Veterans Day, he shared his experiences with gambling addiction and his recovery story. Read his op-ed here: ow.ly/xOVw50Q6ZjH

#ChasingLosses is betting more money, making riskier bets, and/or betting more frequently after losses to win back the previously lost money. Using actual betting records, we studied the types of chasing bettors heavily engaged in and whether each type predicts mounting losses.

🚨New Publication Alert! We recently published a study examining a novel conceptualization of loss chasing across three dimensions (bet size, betting odds, and time between bets) using online #sportsbetting records. ow.ly/KFX050Q83uI

New on The BASIS: As part of our Special Series on Addiction Myths and Misinformation, we review a study by researchers from @AnnenbergPenn that examined the effects of repetition on the perceived truth of tobacco misinformation among U.S. adults. ow.ly/9NIn50Q7xlR

Last week, as part of our Special Series on Addiction Myths and Misinformation, Ms. Hannah Tomeo shared how she felt the first time she encountered the Firewater Myth. Read her op-ed here: ow.ly/mnF450Q5xTL

Don't miss last week's BASIS! We reviewed a study that examined the associations among gambling, homelessness, and mental health/substance use disorders among low-income U.S. military veterans. Read more here: ow.ly/caKY50Q4zWi

Massachusetts providers – don’t miss this Problem Gambling and Veterans Training on December 6th! Register for this free webinar, offered through the MA Technical Assistance Center for Problem Gambling Treatment, funded by @MassDPH: ow.ly/yekl50Q6qC8

In honor of Veterans Day, Mr. Dave Yeager, an eleven-year veteran of the United States Army, shares his experiences with gambling addiction and his recovery story in a new BASIS op-ed. @FallInPodcast ow.ly/MoWz50Q6swt

We are grateful to DraftKings, Inc. for providing financial support for assembling content from The BASIS into this CE program!

Have you checked out The BASIS Microlearning Course yet? This free online course teaches about addiction research and its implications for treatment and public health. Visit DivisionOnAddictionCourses.org for more details!

This week, as part of our Special Series on Addiction Myths and Misinformation, we review a study that examined factors associated with belief in the Firewater Myth among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) adults. ow.ly/zh0n50Q5wOY

In a new BASIS op-ed, Ms. Hannah Tomeo shares how she felt the first time she encountered the Firewater Myth, which holds that Native people are especially vulnerable to the intoxicating effects of alcohol due to their genetic makeup. ow.ly/anyX50Q5xiW

This month, The BASIS reviews recent research that showcases some dangers of misinformation. We also share editorials from those with lived experience and addiction science experts. Learn more about our Special Series on Addiction Myths and Misinformation: ow.ly/HfuQ50Q4zF4

New on The BASIS: As part of our Special Series on Addiction Myths and Misinformation, we review a study by researchers from @uaanchorage that examined factors associated with belief in the Firewater Myth among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) adults. ow.ly/gTHA50Q59Zi

Throughout November, The BASIS will highlight research and feature editorials about addiction myths and misinformation. Dr. Seth McCullock, Research and Evaluation Scientist at the Division on Addiction, introduces our Special Series. ow.ly/U9Qy50Q4zx4

Among peer recovery coaches, former smokers were more supportive of tobacco cessation and viewed addressing tobacco use as a high priority during recovery coaching. Read The BASIS for more #addiction science! #BASISbites ow.ly/mTuX50Q2jW2

This week, we review a study that examined the associations among gambling, homelessness, and mental health/substance use disorders among low-income U.S. military veterans. Read more here: ow.ly/Fv5L50Q2JKq

Don't miss last week's BASIS! We reviewed a study that identified substance use, alcohol, and behavioral addiction priorities to focus on when addressing addiction-related concerns in autistic individuals. Read more here: ow.ly/8J6P50Q2jRy