Using parents and peer support to help young adults recover from substance use.
Official title: Leveraging Parents and Peer Recovery Supports to Increase Recovery Capital in Emerging Adults with Polysubstance Use: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Scaling Up of Launch
Funded at Chestnut Health Systems, INC. · NIH-10876784 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help young adults aged 18-26 who are dealing with issues related to using multiple substances by finding better ways to support them, especially in rural areas where help can be hard to find, and it involves parents and friends to create a stronger support system.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Chestnut Health Systems, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $584,114 |
| NIH project number | 7R34DA057639-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10876784 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are emerging adults aged 18-26 who are experiencing issues with poly-substance use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 18-26 or those not struggling with substance use may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving recovery resources for emerging adults aged 18-26 who struggle with poly-substance use. It aims to involve parents and peer recovery supports to create a more supportive environment for these individuals, particularly in rural areas where access to behavioral health services is limited. The study will explore the feasibility and acceptability of these innovative approaches to enhance recovery capital, which includes vocational skills and community support. By adapting existing services to better meet the needs of young adults, the research seeks to increase engagement and reduce dropout rates from treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide young adults with more effective support systems for overcoming substance use challenges.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of involving parents and peer support is innovative, similar strategies have shown promise in other contexts, suggesting potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Chestnut Health Systems, INC.
Bloomington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Drazdowski, Tess K. — Chestnut Health Systems, INC.
- Study coordinator: Drazdowski, Tess K.
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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.