Skill-Based Electronic Gaming Machines: Features that Mimic Video Gaming, Features that could Contribute to Harm, and Their Potential Attraction to Different Groups
AbstractNew gambling products have been developed over time as technology permits. For example, early mechanical slot machines were later replaced by electronic gaming machines (EGMs), which enabled a faster speed of play and more immersive experience. EGMs have in the decades since their invention become one of the main drivers of gambling expenditure worldwide and are one of the gambling products most strongly associated with harm. This literature review considers research relevant to a new subcategory of EGM, ‘skill-based’ EGMs, termed ‘SGMs’ here. SGMs can be highly varied in content, with some representing a m...
Source: Journal of Gambling Studies - April 23, 2024 Category: Addiction Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 520: Personality Traits and Internet Addiction among Adolescent Students: The Moderating Role of Family Functioning
Conclusions: Positive family functioning correlated negatively with internet addiction among adolescents, suggesting that improving family functioning would be a valuable tactic for reducing adolescents’ susceptibility to personality-related internet addiction. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ifeoma Juliet Nwufo Obinna Osita Ike Tags: Article Source Type: research
The Relationship Between Self-Reported Childhood Maltreatment and Mental Health in Substance Use Disorders: A 6-Year Retrospective Analysis
CONCLUSIONS: This study underscores the association between self-reported CM and mental health and life satisfaction in patients with substance use disorder. Our results may imply an increased risk of adverse outcomes in patients with high levels of CM, while bearing in mind that both current and retrospective mental health and substance use problems can influence the accuracy of recalling CM.PMID:38648609 | DOI:10.1080/15504263.2024.2338799 (Source: Journal of Dual Diagnosis)
Source: Journal of Dual Diagnosis - April 22, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Aleksander H Erga Anastasia Ushakova Maria Elstad Elise Constance Fodstad Anna Belfrage Source Type: research
Preliminary Efficacy of a Web-Based Alcohol and Emotion Regulation Intervention on Sexual Risk Behaviors Among College Women
CONCLUSIONS: Skills to reduce alcohol use and improve ER skills may be beneficial in helping women make adaptive decisions surrounding their sexual wellbeing.PMID:38647105 | DOI:10.15288/jsad.23-00420 (Source: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs)
Source: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs - April 22, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Julia F Hammett Cynthia A Stappenbeck Source Type: research
Alcohol effects on drivers' speed management: The influence of visual performance and road complexity
CONCLUSIONS: Drivers under the influence of a low-moderate dose of alcohol seem to be less aware of the risk. Contrast sensitivity is a good predictor of the speed choice when DUIA. A better understanding of drivers' behavior under the influence of substance use may be useful to adjust and improve the traffic laws and driving regulations.PMID:38647099 | DOI:10.15288/jsad.24-00020 (Source: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs)
Source: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs - April 22, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Miriam Casares-L ópez Jos é Juan Castro-Torres Sonia Ortiz-Peregrina Francesco Martino Pilar Granados-Delgado Luis Jim énez Del Barco Source Type: research
A qualitative assessment of blunt smokers' perceptions and receptivity to non-tobacco blunt wraps
CONCLUSIONS: The N-TBW is unlikely to displace the cigarillo in the near-term future. A more likely scenario is that blunt smokers will continue to use cigarillos with intermittent use of N-TBWs in situational settings. If this occurs, then blunt smokers will continue to be exposed to harmful tobacco products.PMID:38647093 | DOI:10.15288/jsad.23-00331 (Source: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs)
Source: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs - April 22, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Jacob Paredes Laura D'Anna Lesly D Ramirez Kevon T Mayhan Joshua U Rhee David S Timberlake Source Type: research
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Effects of Cannabis Use by Route of Administration: A Systematic Review
Conclusion: Cannabis use does cause cardiovascular and respiratory effects, but the conclusion remains tentative of the cardiovascular and respiratory effects by route of administration due to methodological limitations of the studies.PMID:38644600 | DOI:10.1080/10826084.2024.2341317 (Source: Substance Use and Misuse)
Source: Substance Use and Misuse - April 22, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Sadandaula Rose Muheriwa-Matemba Amrit Baral Alireza Abdshah Bria-Necole Amazing Diggs Kathryn Sierra Gerber Collazos Kyana Breche Morris Sarah Elizabeth Messiah Denise Christina Vidot Source Type: research
Acute nicotine activates orectic and inhibits anorectic brain regions in rats exposed to chronic nicotine
Neuropharmacology. 2024 Apr 20:109959. doi: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2024.109959. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNicotine use produces psychoactive effects, and chronic use is associated with physiological and psychological symptoms of addiction. However, chronic nicotine use is known to decrease food intake and body weight gain, suggesting that nicotine also affects central metabolic and appetite regulation. We recently showed that acute nicotine self-administration in nicotine-dependent animals produces a short-term increase in food intake, contrary to its long-term decrease of feeding behavior. As feeding behavior is regulat...
Source: Neuropharmacology - April 22, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Kokila Shankar S élène Bonnet-Zahedi Kristel Milan Andrea Ruiz D'argence Elizabeth Sneddon Ran Qiao Supakorn Chonwattangul Lieselot Lg Carrette Marsida Kallupi Olivier George Source Type: research
