Intersecting Addiction and Disability Services – Alcohol
Official title: INROADS-A: Intersecting Research on Addiction and Disability Services - Alcohol
Funded at Brandeis University · NIH-11413465 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant explores how alcohol use and access to treatment differ for adults with disabilities compared with those without disabilities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brandeis University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Waltham, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $682,485 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AA031236-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413465 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults (21+) with acquired brain injury or other disabilities and their healthcare providers.
✕Less likely to help
People without disabilities or those not using alcohol-related health services may be less affected by the findings.
What this research studies
The project looks at adults with acquired brain injury and other disabilities to understand how alcohol use and treatment access vary from people without disabilities. It uses large, existing survey and medical claims data to compare groups and identify disparities. The goal is to find gaps in care and inform improvements in addiction services for disabled adults.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: It could lead to more accessible and effective AUD treatment for people with disabilities.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work shows disparities exist; this study expands on that by linking multiple data sources to quantify treatment gaps.
Where this research is happening
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Brandeis University
Waltham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reif, Sharon — Brandeis University
- Study coordinator: Reif, Sharon
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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.