Understanding how substance use disorders relate to other mental health issues
Official title: Exploring the Interface between Substance Use Disorders and other Forms of Psychopathology using Phenotypic and Genomic Approaches
Funded at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · NIH-10985361 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how substance use disorders and mental health issues are related, so we can better understand them and create more personalized treatment options for people who are dealing with these challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | February 1, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $155,140 |
| NIH project number | 1K01DA059657-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10985361 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders who may also experience other mental health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with isolated mental health conditions that do not involve substance use disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the connections between substance use disorders (SUDs) and various forms of mental health conditions. By examining both genetic and phenotypic traits, the study aims to clarify how these disorders overlap and influence each other. The approach includes advanced statistical methods and training in clinical psychology to improve the classification and treatment of SUDs. Patients may benefit from more tailored treatment options based on a better understanding of their specific conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the links between substance use disorders and other mental health issues, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Poore, Holly — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Poore, Holly
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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.