Understanding how workplace factors affect recovery from alcohol use disorder
Official title: Ecological mechanisms for Alcohol Use Disorder recovery in workplace contexts
Funded at University of Missouri-Columbia · NIH-11069754 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different aspects of your workplace can help or hurt your recovery from alcohol use disorder, and it's for people who are working hard to stay sober.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Missouri-Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2025 |
| Project end | February 28, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $40,219 |
| NIH project number | 1F31AA032187-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11069754 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 who are currently attempting to recover from alcohol use disorder.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not actively seeking recovery from alcohol use disorder may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how different characteristics of the workplace can influence recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD). By focusing on individuals who are trying to maintain their recovery, the study will use a method called ecological momentary assessment to gather real-time data on alcohol consumption and the effects of workplace environments. The goal is to identify specific workplace factors that either support or hinder recovery, which could lead to better interventions for individuals in recovery. Participants will be trained in various research methods related to alcohol use and recovery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved workplace interventions that support individuals recovering from alcohol use disorder.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that workplace environments can significantly impact substance use behaviors, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Willis, Mairead a. — University of Missouri-Columbia
- Study coordinator: Willis, Mairead a.
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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.