Module 32

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 32 covers the following BASIS publications from Fall 2023:

Lesson 1: The DRAM, Vol. 19(10) – Let’s work together! Interprofessional education and students’ knowledge of alcohol use
Lesson 2: ASHES, Vol. 19(10) – Experiences of smokers who returned to smoking after exclusive electronic nicotine delivery systems use
Lesson 3: STASH, Vol. 19(10) – Habits and routines of adults in early recovery from substance use disorder
Lesson 4: The WAGER, Vol. 28(10) – Trends in gambling and alcohol use between 2009 and 2019 among Finnish adolescents
Lesson 5: The DRAM, Vol. 19(11) – Is influencer marketing of non-alcoholic beer related to teen alcohol consumption?
Lesson 6: ASHES, Vol. 19(11) – Ending the epidemic: Assessing the impact of e-cigarette flavor and strength restrictions
Lesson 7: STASH, Vol. 19(11) – Ways to prioritize addiction-related health among autistic individuals
Lesson 8: The WAGER, Vol. 28(11) – At-risk/problem gambling and its association with homelessness and mental health/substance use among low-income U.S. veterans
Lesson 9: The DRAM, Vol. 19(12) – Factors associated with belief in the Firewater Myth among American Indian/Alaska Native adults
Lesson 10: ASHES, Vol. 19(12) – How repetition affects beliefs about tobacco-related misinformation
Lesson 11: STASH, Vol. 19(12) – Media representations of involuntary commitment for substance use
Lesson 12: The WAGER, Vol. 28(12) – Cognitive distortions emerge following a big win on a simulated slot machine

Learning Objectives:

As a result of completing Module 32, you will be better prepared to:

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