ADHD and adolescent drinking: how teen alcohol use affects thinking and behavior
Official title: ADHD and the influence of adolescent alcohol drinking on cognition and behavior
Funded at Lsu Health Sciences Center · NIH-11380733 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study with teens and young adults who have ADHD will look at how alcohol exposure during adolescence influences thinking, attention, and behavior.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Health Sciences Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $337,500 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AA030619-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11380733 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are individuals with ADHD or ADHD-related traits who are at risk for or have a history of alcohol use, including adolescents and young adults.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without ADHD or no exposure to adolescent alcohol may have limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project uses a mouse model of ADHD and alcohol exposure during adolescence to explore how heavy drinking may alter brain development and cognitive control. Researchers will measure brain changes and behavior related to attention and self-control to understand how ADHD and alcohol interact over time. The goal is to uncover neurobiological clues that could guide future prevention and treatment strategies for individuals with ADHD who are at risk for alcohol use problems.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could lead to better guidance for reducing alcohol-related harm in people with ADHD.
How similar studies have gone: Previous animal studies with ADHD models and alcohol exposure have shown important brain-behavior links, supporting this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Lsu Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Salling, Michael Charles — Lsu Health Sciences Center
- Study coordinator: Salling, Michael Charles
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.