Engaging young adults to prevent opioid misuse
Youth Engagement: An Organization-Level Strategy to Prevent Opioid Misuse among Young Adults
This study is all about finding ways to help young adults in rural areas prevent opioid misuse by listening to their ideas and creating supportive programs that connect them with their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10827440 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an effective strategy to engage young adults in preventing opioid misuse, particularly in rural communities. It aims to incorporate their voices in planning prevention programs and policies, recognizing that young adulthood is a critical time for social development. By fostering meaningful connections and opportunities for young people, the project seeks to enhance community prevention efforts and bolster protective factors against opioid misuse. The approach includes both environmental changes in community systems and individual support for young adults.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults, particularly those living in rural areas who may be at risk for opioid misuse.
Not a fit: Patients who are not young adults or those who do not reside in rural communities may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective prevention programs that significantly reduce opioid misuse among young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community engagement strategies can effectively reduce substance misuse, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Winston-Salem, United States
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ballard, Parissa Jahromi — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Ballard, Parissa Jahromi
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.