Why meth use is rising among men in Georgia
Exploring Influences on Methamphetamine Use Among Males in Georgia
['FUNDING_R01'] · EMORY UNIVERSITY · NIH-11374874
Researchers are looking at how neighborhood housing, social, and economic problems may lead to methamphetamine use among men living in Georgia.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | EMORY UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATLANTA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11374874 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project links neighborhood-level information—like housing, economic, and social conditions—to data on housing instability, access to services, and meth use among men across Georgia. Investigators will analyze census-tract measures and other datasets to find patterns that relate local conditions to higher risk of meth use. They will also conduct interviews to collect personal stories from men who use meth to understand how housing and service barriers affect their lives. The team plans to combine these quantitative and qualitative findings to guide new prevention and treatment ideas tailored to local realities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are adult men who live in Georgia, especially those with current or past methamphetamine use or experience with housing instability.
Not a fit: People who live outside Georgia or who are not affected by housing instability or service access barriers are unlikely to see direct benefit from this specific project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to prevention and treatment approaches better matched to the needs of men in affected Georgia communities.
How similar studies have performed: Mixed-methods studies combining neighborhood data and personal narratives have informed interventions for other substance-use issues, but focusing on meth use among men in Georgia is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
ATLANTA, UNITED STATES
- EMORY UNIVERSITY — ATLANTA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HUSSEN, SOPHIA A. — EMORY UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: HUSSEN, SOPHIA A.
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 below.