Understanding how social connections help adolescents recover from alcohol use disorders
Mechanisms of social identity, social networks, and recovery capital: Implicationsfor recovery
This study is looking at how friendships and feeling connected to others can help teenagers aged 12-21 recover from alcohol use problems, and it aims to find out what kinds of support really make a difference.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894094 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how social networks and social identity influence recovery from alcohol use disorders in adolescents. It aims to understand the processes that facilitate behavior change through the development of supportive social connections. The project will involve analyzing existing data and conducting new research to explore these mechanisms, with a focus on adolescents aged 12-21. The findings will be shared through publications and conferences to inform future interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-21 who are experiencing alcohol use disorders.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 12-21 or those not struggling with alcohol use disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide insights into effective strategies for supporting adolescents in their recovery from alcohol use disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that social networks play a significant role in recovery from substance use disorders, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hennessy, Emily a — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Hennessy, Emily a
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.