Nationwide study of violence and substance use in adults

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What this research studies

This project will enroll adults aged 21 and older who are at increased risk of exposure to violence and follow them for 24 months, collecting surveys every six months. A subset will join long-term interviews to add personal context about experiences of violence, safety perceptions, and substance use. The researchers aim to map how violence, substance misuse, and behavioral health challenges develop over time and identify factors that raise or reduce risk. The study will address gaps in how national data capture these issues and help inform future prevention and intervention efforts.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
  Ann Arbor, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Gamarel, Kristi E — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
• Study coordinator: Gamarel, Kristi E

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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