Effects of teenage drinking on behavior later in life
Official title: Long term consequences of adolescent alcohol use on behavioral inhibition
Funded at Oregon Health & Science University · NIH-10831949 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how drinking alcohol during the teenage years might change behavior as adults, especially in terms of being impulsive and controlling responses, using a rodent model to explore how the brain works in these situations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $182,875 |
| NIH project number | 5R21AA030141-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10831949 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-20 who have engaged in alcohol consumption.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not consumed alcohol during adolescence or who are outside the age range of 12-20 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how voluntary alcohol consumption during adolescence affects behavior in adulthood, particularly focusing on impulsivity and response inhibition. Using a rodent model, the study aims to understand the neuronal mechanisms involved by examining brain regions associated with decision-making and impulse control. The researchers will record brain activity during specific tasks and manipulate neural connections to explore how these factors contribute to behavioral changes. This work seeks to provide insights into the long-term consequences of adolescent drinking.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and prevention strategies for impulsive behaviors linked to early alcohol use.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that adolescent alcohol use can lead to lasting behavioral changes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Moghaddam, Bita — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Moghaddam, Bita
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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.