Reducing substance use among youth in rural communities involved in the justice system.
Alliance to Disseminate Addiction Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT): A Statewide Learning Health System to Reduce Substance Use among Justice-Involved Youth in Rural Communities.
This study is working to help young people in rural Indiana who are involved in the juvenile justice system and struggling with substance use by connecting them with better treatment options and support from local mental health centers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10747060 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to tackle the opioid crisis by focusing on youth involved in the juvenile justice system in rural Indiana, where access to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment is limited. The project will create partnerships between juvenile justice systems and community mental health centers to improve identification of SUD risks and facilitate timely access to evidence-based treatment. By addressing barriers to care, the initiative seeks to enhance the overall health outcomes for these at-risk youth. The approach involves a Learning Health System model to ensure continuous improvement and adaptation of services based on community needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are youth involved in the juvenile justice system who are at risk for substance use disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the juvenile justice system or do not reside in the targeted rural counties may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce substance use and improve health outcomes for justice-involved youth in rural areas.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar collaborative approaches to improve access to treatment for substance use disorders among at-risk populations.
Where this research is happening
Indianapolis, United States
- Indiana University Indianapolis — Indianapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Aalsma, Matthew — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Aalsma, Matthew
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 below.