Helping young adults who aren't in four-year colleges reduce alcohol use
Official title: Reaching Non-Four-Year College Emerging Adults with Brief Alcohol Interventions: An Investigation of Service User Preferences and Implementation Determinants
Funded at University of Memphis · NIH-10995759 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to best help young adults who aren't in college with their drinking habits by finding out what kind of support they prefer and how to make it work in their community in Memphis.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Memphis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Memphis, United States) |
| Project start | August 9, 2024 |
| Project end | August 8, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $51,974 |
| NIH project number | 1F31AA031599-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10995759 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are emerging adults aged 18-29 who are not enrolled in four-year colleges and may be experiencing alcohol-related challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are currently enrolled in four-year colleges or those who do not consume alcohol may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how to effectively provide brief alcohol interventions to emerging adults who are not enrolled in four-year colleges. It aims to identify the preferences of these individuals regarding alcohol interventions and explore local perspectives on implementing these interventions in Memphis. By engaging with this underserved population, the research seeks to address the barriers they face in accessing alcohol-related support and improve their health outcomes. The methodology includes gathering data on preferences and implementation challenges to tailor interventions that resonate with this group.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective alcohol interventions that significantly reduce alcohol-related health issues among non-college emerging adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that brief alcohol interventions can be effective among similar populations, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
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University of Memphis
Memphis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tempchin, Jacob Daniel — University of Memphis
- Study coordinator: Tempchin, Jacob Daniel
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.