How opioid abuse policies affect intimate partner violence
Official title: Spillover Effects of Policies Targeting Opioid Abuse on Intimate Partner Violence
Funded at National Bureau of Economic Research · NIH-11094930 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how efforts to reduce opioid misuse might also help lower incidents of intimate partner violence, aiming to find ways to improve safety and health for people affected by both issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National Bureau of Economic Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $202,270 |
| NIH project number | 5R21DA058849-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11094930 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals affected by opioid misuse and those experiencing or at risk of intimate partner violence.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have any history of opioid use or intimate partner violence may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between policies aimed at reducing opioid abuse and their impact on intimate partner violence (IPV). It examines how substance abuse, particularly opioid misuse, contributes to aggressive behaviors and the risk of IPV perpetration and victimization. By analyzing data on opioid use and IPV incidents, the study aims to uncover potential causal links and inform public health strategies. The findings could help in understanding how addressing opioid abuse might also reduce IPV rates.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health policies that reduce both opioid abuse and intimate partner violence.
How similar studies have gone: While there is correlational evidence linking opioid use and IPV, this research aims to provide novel causal insights that have not been systematically explored before.
Where this research is happening
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National Bureau of Economic Research
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dave, Dhaval M. — National Bureau of Economic Research
- Study coordinator: Dave, Dhaval M.
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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.