Creating a new intervention to help young adults reduce cannabis use
Development of a Novel Cannabis Brief Intervention for Frequently-Using Emerging Adults
This study is looking to create and try out a short program to help young adults aged 18-25 who often use cannabis make healthier choices and cut down on their use, making it easier for them to get support for their substance use challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11105925 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and test a brief intervention specifically designed for emerging adults aged 18-25 who frequently use cannabis. The project will explore various behavioral strategies to encourage healthier choices and reduce problematic substance use. By employing a structured approach to behavioral intervention development, the research will assess the feasibility and acceptability of this new intervention, as well as its preliminary effectiveness in changing cannabis use behaviors. The goal is to make effective interventions more accessible to young adults facing substance use challenges.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are emerging adults aged 18-25 who are frequent cannabis users and may be experiencing negative consequences from their use.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use cannabis or who are outside the age range of 18-25 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide young adults with effective tools to reduce their cannabis use and improve their overall well-being.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been various cannabis interventions developed, this approach aims to fill gaps in existing research and is considered innovative in its methodology.
Where this research is happening
Charleston, United States
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gex, Kathryn — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Gex, Kathryn
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 below.