Module 26

The Brief Addiction Science Information Source (BASIS) Microlearning Course is a free educational opportunity consisting of 32, 1-hour continuing education (CE) modules that offer allied health professionals the opportunity to learn more about addiction research and its implications for treatment and public health. In each module, learners will read 12 science reviews originally published by The BASIS. Learners can earn 1.0 hour of CE credit per module.

The BASIS is an online resource created by the Division on Addiction that increases awareness of addiction by providing summaries of current, peer-reviewed addiction science articles. Each week, The BASIS publishes one of four online science reviews:

The WAGER (Worldwide Addiction Gambling Educational Report) reviews gambling-‐related research.
The DRAM (Drinking Report for Addiction Medicine) reviews research related to alcohol use.
ASHES (Addiction Smoking Health Education Service) explores issues related to tobacco use and misuse.
STASH (Science Threads on Addiction, Substance use, and Health) investigates substance use and misuse.

Module 26 covers the following BASIS publications from Spring 2022:

Lesson 1: The DRAM, Vol. 18(4) – Children’s developing understanding of situational drinking norms
Lesson 2: ASHES, Vol. 18(4) – “I don’t smoke, I JUUL”: Nicotine dependence among e-cigarette users compared to traditional smokers
Lesson 3: STASH, Vol. 18(4) – Health care providers report improved knowledge and comfortability working with people who inject drugs as a result of the Six Moments training
Lesson 4: The WAGER, Vol. 27(4) – Consumer protection tool use among Australian online gamblers
Lesson 5: The DRAM, Vol. 18(5) – Pre-drinking might save money, but it can come at a cost
Lesson 6: ASHES, Vol. 18(5) – Adolescents’ and youth adults’ perceptions of e-cigarette respiratory health risks
Lesson 7: STASH, Vol. 18(5) – To love or to judge: How family stigma can increase substance use in the LGBTQ+ community
Lesson 8: The WAGER, Vol. 27(5) – Gambling on the stock market?: Examining associations between stock trading and problem gambling behavior
Lesson 9: The DRAM, Vol. 18(6) – Alcoholics Anonymous attendance across sexual orientations
Lesson 10: ASHES, Vol. 18(6) – Cannabis or tobacco: Which type of smoking is more common in homes?
Lesson 11: STASH, Vol. 18(6) – Why are dance festivals risky environments for drug use?
Lesson 12: The WAGER, Vol. 27(6) – Betting on stress?: Problem gambling, financial problems, and mediational pathways

Learning Objectives:

As a result of completing Module 26, you will be better prepared to:

Understand at least one new piece of addiction-related evidence reviewed by The BASIS during Spring 2022.
Identify at least one piece of addiction research reviewed by The BASIS during Spring 2022 that can be applied to your own practice.

Continuing Education (CE) Credits:

American Psychological Association (APA) – The Division on Addiction is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Division on Addiction maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program offers 1.0 continuing education credit.
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) – The Division on Addiction has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6121. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Division on Addiction is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This program offers 1.0 clock hour.
National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) – This course has been approved by the Division on Addiction, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 1.0 CE. NAADAC Provider #84058, the Division on Addiction is responsible for all aspects of the programing.
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) – This program has been approved for 1.0 Social Work Continuing Education hour for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. NASW-MA Chapter CE Approving Program, Authorization Number: D 92276.