SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD)

This study is testing a talk therapy program designed to help people diagnosed with substance use disorder. The program aims to reduce feelings of hopelessness and social isolation while teaching better skills to cope with the risk of relapse. Researchers will measure if this pro…

This study is testing whether a special job training program helps people with substance use disorder stay in recovery and follow the rules of their court program. Researchers will compare a new apprenticeship model to standard job help for 50 adults in West Virginia. They will t…

This study is testing a new support program for adults in the justice system who have both ADHD and a substance use disorder. The program involves five workshops designed to improve care coordination and quality of life. Researchers will measure how well participants accept the p…

This study is testing a new support program designed for people with both a brain injury and a substance use disorder. The program includes screening for brain injury challenges and providing special accommodations during addiction therapy. Researchers want to see if this program…

This study aims to help homeless Veterans who have been housed stay in their homes by better treating substance use disorders. It will test adding two proven treatments—addiction medication and therapy—to the VA's existing housing support program across 12 sites. The goal is to s…

This study aims to understand how a support program called Ohio START helps rural families where a parent struggles with substance use. Researchers will follow 400 families for a year to see if connecting parents to nearby treatment services and providing guidance from mentors wh…

This study is testing whether a special drink containing a harmless dye can help verify that urine samples collected for drug testing are real and haven't been tampered with. Researchers will give 114 adults with substance use disorder either a sports drink with the dye or a regu…

This study aims to improve community health by adding two services to a Chicago health center. First, all patients will be routinely screened for substance use. Second, a social network program will help participants connect friends or partners who may need HIV testing, care, or …

This study aims to see how well a long-acting, injectable HIV prevention medication works for adults who inject drugs and are at risk for HIV. About 100 participants will receive the injection every two months for seven months, along with support from a dedicated guide to help th…

This study is testing a brief writing therapy to help people who have both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a substance use disorder. Researchers want to see if writing about a traumatic event reduces PTSD symptoms and substance use, and how it affects the body's stress …

This study aims to understand why people's moods, behaviors, and brains react differently to the same recreational drugs, like cannabis. Researchers will use brain scans and surveys to measure how young adults learn from rewards and anticipate them. The goal is to gather knowledg…