Understanding Alcohol and Cannabis Together
Neurobehavioral Effects of Frequent Co-use of Alcohol and Cannabis
This project aims to understand how using alcohol and cannabis at the same time affects the brain, hormones, and behavior.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11099828 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are looking for people who use alcohol and cannabis together, or who use only one of these substances, or neither, to help us learn more. Participants will have a brain scan while completing a stress task, and we will collect blood samples to check stress hormones. You will also use a smartphone app for short daily check-ins about stress, cravings, and substance use over one year. This helps us see how stress might increase risks for those who use both substances.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are male and female individuals who use alcohol and cannabis together, use only alcohol, use only cannabis, or do not engage in binge/heavy alcohol use or cannabis use.
Not a fit: Patients not currently using alcohol or cannabis, or those not interested in understanding the neurobehavioral aspects of substance use, may not directly benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could lead to better ways to help people who struggle with using both alcohol and cannabis.
How similar studies have performed: This project addresses a significant gap in knowledge regarding the neural, neuroendocrine, and behavioral differences in simultaneous alcohol and cannabis users, suggesting a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
University Park, United States
- Pennsylvania State University, the — University Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ansell, Emily B — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Ansell, Emily B
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.