Understanding how substance use affects chronic diseases in children

Center for Addiction and Disease Risk Exacerbation

NIH-funded research Brown University · NIH-11046112

This study looks at how using substances like alcohol and nicotine might affect the health of kids aged 0-11, aiming to find ways to help prevent health problems and improve care for children.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionBrown University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Providence, United States)
Project IDNIH-11046112 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates the connections between substance use, such as alcohol and nicotine, and chronic diseases in children aged 0-11 years. It aims to uncover the biopsychosocial mechanisms that link these factors, which can help in developing targeted prevention and intervention strategies. The study involves multidisciplinary approaches and supports early-stage investigators in conducting their research. By examining the effects of substance use on health outcomes, the research seeks to inform better health practices and policies for affected populations.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are at risk of or currently experiencing chronic diseases and substance use issues.

Not a fit: Patients who are older than 11 years or do not have any chronic diseases or substance use issues may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for chronic diseases in children affected by substance use.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in understanding the links between substance use and chronic diseases, making this approach both relevant and promising.

Where this research is happening

Providence, 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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