Understanding how cannabis affects addiction and brain processes
Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) Center for Cannabis, Cannabinoids, and Addiction (C3A)
This study is all about learning how cannabis and other addictive substances affect the brain, and it's designed for researchers and students who want to understand addiction better and help improve treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Trustees of Indiana University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10898843 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Indiana University Bloomington Center for Cannabis, Cannabinoids, and Addiction (IUB-C3A) aims to enhance our understanding of how cannabis and other addictive substances impact brain processes. This center will provide essential services and training for researchers studying addiction, particularly focusing on the effects of cannabinoids. It will also offer analytical services for detecting cannabinoids in biological samples and provide educational opportunities for underrepresented minority students interested in STEM careers. By utilizing advanced imaging techniques, the center will explore brain signaling pathways related to addiction.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals affected by substance use disorders, particularly those with an interest in the effects of cannabis.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of substance use or are not interested in the effects of cannabis may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for substance use disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding addiction through similar approaches, making this center's work both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
Bloomington, United States
- Trustees of Indiana University — Bloomington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mackie, Kenneth — Trustees of Indiana University
- Study coordinator: Mackie, Kenneth
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.