How adolescent alcohol drinking affects cognition and behavior in individuals with ADHD
Official title: ADHD and the influence of adolescent alcohol drinking on cognition and behavior
Funded at Lsu Health Sciences Center · NIH-10932376 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how drinking alcohol during the teenage years might affect thinking and behavior in young people with ADHD, using a special mouse model to see if heavy drinking makes ADHD symptoms worse.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Health Sciences Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $337,500 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AA030619-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932376 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-20 years who have been diagnosed with ADHD and may be experiencing issues related to alcohol consumption.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have ADHD or are not within the adolescent age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of adolescent alcohol consumption on cognitive functions and behaviors in individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). By using a genetic mouse model, the study aims to explore how heavy drinking during adolescence may worsen ADHD symptoms and cognitive control issues. The researchers will assess cognitive control and alcohol self-administration to understand the neurobiological mechanisms involved. This could provide insights into the relationship between ADHD and alcohol use disorders, particularly during critical developmental periods.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and treatment strategies for individuals with ADHD who are at risk for alcohol use disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated a strong link between ADHD and alcohol use disorders, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights, although the specific methodology used here may be novel.
Where this research is happening
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Lsu Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Salling, Michael Charles — Lsu Health Sciences Center
- Study coordinator: Salling, Michael Charles
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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.