Understanding the risks and factors related to polydrug use to prevent overdoses
Official title: RFA-CE-22-011 -Understanding Polydrug Use Risk and Protective Factors, Patterns, and Trajectories to Prevent Drug Overdose - 2022
Funded at Seattle-King County Public Health Dept · NIH-10833993 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how people in King County, WA, are using multiple drugs and the risks that come with it, aiming to find ways to help those who have just started using high-risk drugs before they face serious problems like addiction or overdose.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Seattle-King County Public Health Dept NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $342,701 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CE003466-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10833993 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals in King County, WA, who have initiated use of high-risk drugs within the past three years.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not recently started using high-risk drugs or those in advanced stages of substance use disorder may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the changing patterns of drug use in the United States, particularly focusing on polydrug use and its associated risks. By examining individuals in King County, WA, who have recently started using high-risk drugs, the study aims to identify early intervention opportunities to prevent the progression to severe substance use disorders and overdose. The approach combines qualitative and quantitative methods to gather comprehensive data on drug use behaviors and the factors influencing them.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective prevention strategies that reduce the risk of drug overdose among individuals at early stages of substance use.
How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research into drug use patterns, this specific focus on early-stage polydrug use and its prevention is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Seattle-King County Public Health Dept
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hood, Julia Elizabeth — Seattle-King County Public Health Dept
- Study coordinator: Hood, Julia Elizabeth
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.