Understanding How Stress and Environment Affect Cannabis Use in Young Adults
A Multimethod Examination of Individual and Environmental Contributors to Cannabis Use and Related Problems
This project looks at how stress and surroundings influence cannabis use and related issues in young adults.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11090448 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We want to understand why young adults with a lot of stress in their lives might use cannabis more often and experience problems. This project explores the daily connections between stress, how people react physically and emotionally, and their thoughts about cannabis, such as cravings or reasons for using it. By following young adults over time, we hope to discover the specific patterns that lead to cannabis use outcomes. This deeper understanding will help us better support young adults facing these challenges.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are young adults who experience chronic stress and use cannabis.
Not a fit: Patients not experiencing chronic stress or cannabis use problems may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could lead to better ways to prevent and treat cannabis use problems in young adults by understanding the role of stress and personal reactions.
How similar studies have performed: While the link between stress and cannabis use is known, this project uses a novel multimethod approach to deeply understand the dynamic daily interactions.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pedersen, Sarah L — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Pedersen, Sarah L
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.