Understanding how recovery from alcohol use disorder varies among individuals and over time

Examining the Validity of the Alcohol Use Disorder Recovery Construct Using a Between- and Within-Persons Design

['FUNDING_R21'] · UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI · NIH-10706548

This study looks at how people recover from alcohol use disorder and how that recovery affects their emotional well-being and connection to their community as they grow from teenagers into adults, aiming to improve support systems for everyone on their recovery journey.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R21']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI (nih funded)
Locations1 site (CINCINNATI, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10706548 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates the concept of recovery from alcohol use disorder, focusing on how it affects emotional health and community integration over time. By examining both individual differences and changes within individuals from adolescence to mid-adulthood, the study aims to validate the broader recovery construct. The approach includes analyzing various factors such as race, sex, and recovery pathways to understand their impact on recovery experiences. This comprehensive evaluation seeks to inform better recovery-oriented care systems.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adolescents and young adults aged 10-21 who are experiencing alcohol use disorder or are in recovery.

Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing alcohol use disorder or are outside the age range of 10-21 may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support systems and interventions tailored to the diverse recovery needs of individuals with alcohol use disorder.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding recovery constructs, but this specific approach focusing on youth and diverse backgrounds is relatively novel.

Where this research is happening

CINCINNATI, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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