Understanding daily patterns of substance use among young adults
Promoting Rapid Uptake of Multilevel Latent Class Modeling via Best Practices: Investigating Heterogeneity in Daily Substance Use Patterns
This study looks at how college students use substances like Adderall, vaping, alcohol, and cannabis, and it aims to understand what daily life factors influence these behaviors so we can create better support for those who might be struggling.
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-11085282 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the complex patterns of substance use among young adult college students, focusing on behaviors such as nonmedical Adderall use, vaping, and the co-use of alcohol and cannabis. By analyzing extensive longitudinal data, the study aims to identify how daily psychosocial factors and individual characteristics influence substance use behaviors. Advanced analytical methods will be employed to uncover the diverse ways substances are used daily, which can inform targeted interventions for those at risk. The goal is to better understand the factors that contribute to substance use and develop effective strategies to address these issues.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adult college students who engage in substance use behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use substances or are outside the young adult college demographic may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective interventions tailored to the specific needs of young adults struggling with substance use.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using advanced analytics to understand substance use patterns, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
University Park, United States
- Pennsylvania State University, the — University Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lanza, Stephanie T — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Lanza, Stephanie T
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.