Examining the impact of drug treatment courts on community overdose rates and health factors
Official title: Adult Drug Treatment Courts and Their Communities: A Rigorous Examination of Drug Court Impact on Community Overdose Rates and How Social and Structural Determinants of Health Play a Role
Funded at Chestnut Health Systems, INC. · NIH-11117976 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how drug treatment courts help reduce overdose rates in communities and how different social and health factors play a role, aiming to show how these courts can make a positive impact on public health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Chestnut Health Systems, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $66,400 |
| NIH project number | 1R03DA062754-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11117976 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals involved in the criminal justice system who are also struggling with substance use disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the criminal justice system or do not have substance use disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how drug treatment courts (DTCs) affect community overdose rates and the role of social and structural health determinants. By analyzing data from various communities, the study aims to understand the broader public health implications of DTCs, which connect individuals in the criminal justice system to substance use disorder treatment services. The research will focus on community-level outcomes rather than just individual participant results, providing a more comprehensive view of DTC effectiveness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved community health strategies and reduced overdose rates through better understanding of DTC impacts.
How similar studies have gone: While some preliminary studies have shown mixed results regarding DTCs' impact on crime and health outcomes, this research aims to provide a more rigorous examination of community-level effects.
Where this research is happening
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Chestnut Health Systems, INC.
Bloomington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hibbard, Patrick — Chestnut Health Systems, INC.
- Study coordinator: Hibbard, Patrick
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.