Helping parents avoid addiction to opioids and methamphetamines.

Preventing Parental Opioid and/or Methamphetamine Addiction within DHS-Involved Families: FAIR

NIH-funded research Chestnut Health Systems, INC. · NIH-10892356

This study is testing a supportive program called FAIR to help parents in the child welfare system who are struggling with opioid and methamphetamine addiction, aiming to improve their lives and their children's lives by providing better access to treatment.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionChestnut Health Systems, INC. NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Bloomington, United States)
Project IDNIH-10892356 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on preventing opioid and methamphetamine addiction among parents involved with the child welfare system. It utilizes the Families Actively Improving Relationships (FAIR) program, which is an intensive outpatient treatment designed to support parents struggling with substance use disorders. The project aims to adapt and implement this program in areas with limited access to services, collaborating with local child welfare agencies to ensure effective recruitment and support for families. By addressing substance use issues early, the program seeks to improve outcomes for both parents and their children.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are parents involved with the child welfare system who are at risk of opioid or methamphetamine addiction.

Not a fit: Patients who are not involved with the child welfare system or do not have substance use issues may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rates of addiction among parents, leading to better family stability and improved outcomes for children.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar prevention programs aimed at reducing substance use among parents, indicating a promising approach.

Where this research is happening

Bloomington, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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