Developing a family-based treatment for teens with substance use and mental health issues
Official title: Testing the Feasibility of a Family-based Adjunctive Treatment Protocol for Targeting Co-Occurring Internalizing Disorders among Adolescents with SUD
Funded at Partnership to End Addiction · NIH-11074105 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new family-focused treatment called Fam-AID to help young people aged 13-21 who are struggling with both substance use and mental health issues like anxiety and depression, aiming to improve their recovery by involving their families in the process.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Partnership to End Addiction NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | April 15, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $243,353 |
| NIH project number | 5R34DA056026-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11074105 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 13-21 who are receiving treatment for substance use disorders and also experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have co-occurring internalizing disorders or are outside the age range of 13-21 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create and evaluate a new treatment approach that helps adolescents aged 13-21 who are dealing with both substance use disorders and internalizing disorders like anxiety and depression. The project will develop a family-based protocol called Fam-AID, which includes six flexible modules designed to enhance existing care for these young individuals. By involving family members in the treatment process, the goal is to provide better support and address mental health issues that often complicate recovery from substance use. The research will assess how well this protocol can be integrated into standard care practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment outcomes for adolescents struggling with both substance use and mental health issues.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been some integrated approaches to treating co-occurring disorders, this specific family-based protocol is a novel approach that has not been widely tested.
Where this research is happening
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Partnership to End Addiction
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hogue, Aaron — Partnership to End Addiction
- Study coordinator: Hogue, Aaron
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.