Understanding how intoxication affects decision-making in repeat DUI offenders
Impaired Risk Awareness during Intoxication in Recidivist DUI Offenders
This study is looking at how people who have been caught driving under the influence multiple times understand the dangers of drinking and driving, and it aims to help them recognize these risks better so they can make safer choices in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10913431 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how repeat DUI offenders perceive risks associated with alcohol consumption while intoxicated. It focuses on the lack of risk awareness that these individuals exhibit, which contributes to their repeated offenses. The study involves administering controlled doses of alcohol to participants, who will then receive structured feedback to help them better understand the impairing effects of alcohol on their behavior and decision-making. By enhancing their awareness of these risks, the research aims to reduce impulsive and risky behaviors associated with driving under the influence.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have been charged with multiple DUI offenses and are seeking to change their behavior.
Not a fit: Patients who have not been charged with DUI offenses or those who do not consume alcohol may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective prevention programs that reduce repeat DUI offenses and improve public safety.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that feedback-based interventions can effectively increase risk awareness in various populations, suggesting potential success for this approach in DUI offenders.
Where this research is happening
Lexington, United States
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fillmore, Mark T — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Fillmore, Mark 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.