Module 31

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 31 covers the following BASIS publications from Summer 2023:

Lesson 1: The DRAM, Vol. 19(7) – Minority stress and drinking behavior among same-gender couples
Lesson 2: ASHES, Vol. 19(7) – Tobacco treatment in substance use disorder peer recovery coaching
Lesson 3: STASH, Vol. 19(7) – Racial/ethnic differences in newborn drug testing rates and results
Lesson 4: The WAGER, Vol. 28(7) – The relationship between loot box engagement and gambling behavior over time
Lesson 5: The DRAM, Vol. 19(8) – Adolescents’ perceptions of a VR-based alcohol consumption intervention
Lesson 6: ASHES, Vol. 19(8) – Chasing the high: Moving from vapes to cocaine use
Lesson 7: STASH, Vol. 19(8) – Youth access to Lower Risk Substance Use Guidelines
Lesson 8: The WAGER, Vol. 28(8) – Association between other people’s gambling and the gambling behavior of Australian adolescents
Lesson 9: The DRAM, Vol. 19(9) – Drinking and coping among deaf and hard of hearing students
Lesson 10: ASHES, Vol. 19(9) – Common reasons behind public perceptions of e-cigarettes in Northern England
Lesson 11: STASH, Vol. 19(9) – A housing remediation intervention on gun violence and substance use
Lesson 12: The WAGER, Vol. 28(9) – A review of responsible gambling features offered by crypto-based gambling sites

Learning Objectives:

As a result of completing Module 31, you will be better prepared to:

Understand at least one new piece of addiction-related evidence reviewed by The BASIS during Summer 2023.
Identify at least one piece of addiction research reviewed by The BASIS during Summer 2023 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.