Examining how parental marijuana use affects substance use in youth across different races
Official title: Racial disparities for the effects of parental marijuana use on youth marijuana and other substance use
Funded at University of Nebraska Medical Center · NIH-10935994 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how parents' marijuana use might affect their kids' substance use, especially considering differences among different racial and ethnic groups, to help find better ways to support young people and reduce health issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nebraska Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Omaha, United States) |
| Project start | September 25, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $236,947 |
| NIH project number | 5R21MD017324-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10935994 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include adolescents aged 0-21, particularly those from African American families where parental marijuana use is present.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have a history of parental marijuana use or who are not within the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of parental marijuana use on the substance use behaviors of their children, particularly focusing on racial disparities. It aims to understand how factors such as race and ethnicity influence the likelihood of youth engaging in marijuana and other substance use. By employing a mixed-methods approach, the study will gather both quantitative and qualitative data to identify specific risk and protective factors that vary by race. The findings could help inform targeted interventions to reduce health disparities among youth.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective prevention strategies tailored to reduce substance use among youth, particularly in racial minority communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that parental substance use can significantly influence youth behavior, suggesting that this study's focus on racial disparities is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dai, Hongying Daisy — University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Dai, Hongying Daisy
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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.