Understanding how family and environment affect alcohol use over time
Official title: Familial and Environmental Determinants of Alcohol Use Trajectories: Examining 25 Years of Follow-up Data in a Nationally Representative Cohort of Youth
Funded at Boston University Medical Campus · NIH-10930950 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how different personal experiences and surroundings affect drinking habits from teenage years into adulthood, helping us understand why some people drink more or binge drink as they grow up.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $82,500 |
| NIH project number | 5R03AA031340-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10930950 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 40 who have varying patterns of alcohol use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume alcohol or are outside the age range of 15 to 40 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how various personal and environmental factors influence alcohol consumption patterns from adolescence into adulthood. By analyzing data from a nationally representative cohort over 25 years, the study aims to identify different trajectories of alcohol use and binge drinking behaviors. It employs advanced statistical modeling techniques to explore how early experiences and exposures shape drinking habits as individuals age. The findings could provide insights into the complex interplay between individual choices and broader social influences on alcohol use.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and intervention strategies for alcohol use disorders among youth and young adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has successfully identified drinking trajectories in youth, but this study's dual trajectory modeling approach is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Boston University Medical Campus
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ranker, Lynsie — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Ranker, Lynsie
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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.