Understanding how protective strategies can reduce risks of using alcohol and cannabis together
Protective Behavioral Strategies on Alcohol and Cannabis Co-Use Occasions
['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] · UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND · NIH-11082989
This study looks at how young adults aged 18 to 25 use alcohol and cannabis together and the risks that come with it, like impaired driving and blackouts, while also exploring helpful strategies they can use to stay safer during these times.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (KINGSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11082989 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the simultaneous use of alcohol and cannabis among young adults aged 18 to 25, focusing on the negative consequences associated with co-use, such as impaired driving and blackouts. It aims to explore protective behavioral strategies (PBS) that individuals can employ to mitigate these risks during co-use occasions. By analyzing data collected from college students through ecological momentary assessment, the study seeks to identify how these strategies impact substance use outcomes. The findings could inform future interventions aimed at reducing harm related to substance use in this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults aged 18 to 25 who engage in both alcohol and cannabis use.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use alcohol or cannabis, or who are outside the age range of 18 to 25, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective strategies that help young adults reduce the risks associated with using alcohol and cannabis together.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that protective behavioral strategies can effectively reduce harm in single substance use, but this approach in the context of co-use is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
KINGSTON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND — KINGSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: TODARO, SABRINA — UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
- Study coordinator: TODARO, SABRINA
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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