Understanding how self-regulation affects alcohol and cannabis use in teenagers
Official title: Executive function and impulsivity as predictors of alcohol/cannabis co-use in adolescence: a longitudinal study
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-10739185 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how thinking skills and impulsiveness affect the way 13- to 14-year-olds use alcohol and cannabis together, hoping to find clues that can help predict future substance use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $166,512 |
| NIH project number | 1K01DA057389-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10739185 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 13-14 who may be at risk for alcohol and cannabis use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 12-20 years or those not at risk for substance use may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how cognitive abilities and impulsivity influence the co-use of alcohol and cannabis among adolescents aged 13-14. By analyzing data from large population studies, the researchers aim to identify markers of self-regulation that could predict future substance use. Participants will undergo cognitive tasks, behavioral assessments, and neuroimaging to evaluate their self-regulation capabilities before they start using these substances. The study seeks to fill a gap in understanding the relationship between self-regulation and substance use in youth.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention strategies for substance use in adolescents.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the links between self-regulation and substance use, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dib Goncalves, Priscila — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Dib Goncalves, Priscila
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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.