Helping parents in treatment for substance use improve their parenting skills
Official title: Improving Delay Discounting to Decrease Harsh Parenting among Parents Receiving Substance Use Treatment in a Low Resource Community
Funded at Henry Ford Health System · NIH-10630341 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at parents in treatment for substance use who might struggle with using tough parenting methods, and it aims to help them focus on long-term benefits for their kids instead of just immediate rewards, so they can become more positive and supportive parents.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Henry Ford Health System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Detroit, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2021 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $206,164 |
| NIH project number | 5R34DA053524-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10630341 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are parents receiving treatment for substance use disorders who are at risk of engaging in harsh parenting behaviors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not struggling with substance use disorders or those who do not have children may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on parents with substance use disorders who are undergoing treatment and are at risk of using harsh parenting methods. It aims to understand how these parents prioritize immediate rewards over long-term benefits, which can lead to negative parenting behaviors. By addressing the concept of delay discounting, the research seeks to develop interventions that can help these parents adopt more positive parenting strategies, ultimately benefiting their children. The study will involve behavioral assessments and tailored interventions to reduce harsh parenting practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved parenting practices among parents in substance use treatment, fostering healthier family environments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing delay discounting can lead to improved decision-making and parenting outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vanderziel, Alyssa — Henry Ford Health System
- Study coordinator: Vanderziel, Alyssa
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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.