Understanding how alcohol and drug use changes from adolescence to adulthood
Life Course Perspective on Alcohol and Drug Use Trajectories from Adolescence into Adulthood
['FUNDING_R01'] · RAND CORPORATION · NIH-11122061
This study is looking at how young people's drinking and drug habits change from their teenage years into adulthood, and it’s for anyone interested in understanding how different life experiences can affect these patterns over time.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RAND CORPORATION (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SANTA MONICA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11122061 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research follows a diverse group of young people over 13 years to track their alcohol and drug use patterns from adolescence into adulthood. By collecting data on individual and interpersonal factors, the study aims to identify trends and disparities in substance use over time. Participants are incentivized to remain in the study, which helps ensure that the findings are representative and can inform future interventions. The research focuses on understanding how different backgrounds and experiences influence substance use trajectories.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 11 and older who have been part of the longitudinal study since its inception.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of the original cohort or who are outside the age range of 11 to 20 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention and intervention strategies for alcohol and drug use among young people.
How similar studies have performed: Previous longitudinal studies have successfully identified patterns in substance use, suggesting that this approach is both valid and valuable.
Where this research is happening
SANTA MONICA, UNITED STATES
- RAND CORPORATION — SANTA MONICA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: D'AMICO, ELIZABETH J. — RAND CORPORATION
- Study coordinator: D'AMICO, ELIZABETH J.
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.