Family-based intervention for youth cannabis use in the juvenile justice system
Official title: Brief Family-Based Cannabis Use Intervention for Youth with Early Juvenile Justice Involvement
Funded at Rhode Island Hospital · NIH-11045021 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to help young people who have had trouble with the law and use cannabis by involving their families in the process, making sure the support fits their needs, and finding out how well these family-based programs work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $195,459 |
| NIH project number | 5K23DA058014-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11045021 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents who have had early involvement with the juvenile justice system and are experiencing issues related to cannabis use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the juvenile justice system or do not use cannabis may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and adapting family-based interventions to address cannabis use among youth who have been involved in the juvenile justice system. It aims to understand the acceptability and feasibility of these interventions, which will be tailored to meet the needs of underserved youth. The approach includes training in both qualitative and quantitative research methods to ensure effective intervention design and implementation. By engaging families in the treatment process, the research seeks to reduce cannabis use and its associated risks, such as rearrest and health complications.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective interventions that help reduce cannabis use and improve outcomes for at-risk youth in the juvenile justice system.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using family-based interventions for substance use among adolescents, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sheerin, Kaitlin — Rhode Island Hospital
- Study coordinator: Sheerin, Kaitlin
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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.