SUBSTANCE ABUSE

This study tests a mutual-help group called the TLC Program for transgender adults who struggle with substance use or are recently in recovery. The program uses mindfulness and values-based skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to improve mental health and reduce HIV risk…

This study tests whether an 8-week culturally responsive harm reduction program helps Black and Latinx people who use drugs engage more with services and reduce opioid or stimulant use. Researchers will compare the program to standard harm reduction services in 200 participants. …

This study looks at whether giving a high-dose prescription stimulant (lisdexamfetamine) for 25 weeks is feasible and acceptable for people with moderate to severe methamphetamine use disorder. About 80 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo alongside their usual …

This study tests whether a drug prevention program called Project ALERT, combined with a support tool called Getting to Outcomes, can reduce substance use among 7th and 8th graders. Researchers will track students' alcohol, cigarette, marijuana, and other drug use, as well as the…

This study tests a six-session program called SER Familia for Latino immigrant families with a parent and a child aged 12-17. The program, led by community health workers, aims to reduce stress from adapting to a new culture and build resilience. The goal is to prevent substance …

This study tests a hybrid dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) program for veterans with PTSD who have already completed inpatient treatment. The goal is to reduce lingering symptoms and prevent relapse. About 24 veterans will take part, combining in-person skill groups with online…

This study looks at whether brain activity related to learning can predict how well teens respond to a program aimed at reducing cannabis use. Teens aged 14-17 get a brain scan, then attend 10 weekly virtual sessions where they report use and take drug tests. They can earn prizes…

This study is a health check for students at Constructor University Bremen and employees at HAW-Hamburg. Researchers will use surveys and interviews to measure loneliness, anxiety, stress, and health habits. The goal is to understand what affects wellbeing and find ways to suppor…

This study aims to help Oregon decision-makers—like health officials, community leaders, and policymakers—use up-to-date, easy-to-understand data to improve substance use services and prevent overdoses. About 341 adults who have authority over substance use policies or programs w…