Authors: Rehm J, Marmet S, Anderson P, Gual A, Kraus L, Nutt DJ, Room R, Samokhvalov AV, Scafato E, Trapencieris M, Wiers RW, Gmel G.

The authors propose that 'Heavy substance use over time' seems to be a definition of substance use disorders in line with results of basic research and epidemiology, which additionally reduces stigmatization and could clarify and unify discussions in the area. 

Published in Alcohol and Alcoholism in November 2013.

Full title: Epidemiology-based risk assessment using the benchmark dose/margin of exposure approach: the example of ethanol and liver cirrhosis

Paper by Lachenmeier, Kanteres and Rehm published in the International Journal of Epidemiology in 2011.

Full title: Producing the 'problem of drugs': A cross national-comparison of 'recovery' discourse in two Australian and British reports.

Paper by Lancaster K, Duke K and Ritter A.

Published in International Journal of Drug Policy

Authors: Rehm, J., Anderson, P., Fischer, B., Gual, A. & Room, R.

Published in: BMC Medicine, March 2016

Full title: What causes addiction problems? Environmental, biological and constitutional explanations in press portrayals from four European welfare societies.

Paper by Hellman M, Majamäki M, Rolando S, Bujalski M, Lemmens P.

Published in Substance Use & Misuse