Addiction

This study tests whether semaglutide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, can help people with alcohol use disorder drink less. About 80 adults will receive either the drug or a placebo shot weekly for 5 months. Researchers will measure changes in drinking, brain activity, …

This study tests a new way of delivering mental health and addiction services to youth aged 14-17. Instead of standard hospital outpatient care, an integrated team offers rapid access to various services like therapy, peer support, and primary care in a youth-friendly setting. Re…

This study looks at whether having a trained peer (someone with similar experiences) as a case manager can help people with HIV who also have mental health or substance use problems get the care they need. About 405 adults from an HIV clinic will be randomly assigned to either us…

This study tests a free online program called Healthy Futures: Alternative-to-Suspension, designed to teach high school students about the risks of tobacco and nicotine and provide resources to quit. About 2,540 students from schools that agree to use the program or continue thei…

This study tests whether a mindfulness program can help 58 high school students reduce their addiction to short-form videos like TikTok or Instagram Reels. Teens who score high on a video addiction scale will either join the program or a control group. Researchers will measure ch…

This study investigates whether early changes in how people use painkillers can predict who will develop dependence, even without a prior history of addiction. Researchers will analyze a large French national health database, focusing on adults who are new users of analgesic drug…

This study tests whether giving doctors brief education and feedback on their opioid prescribing habits leads to safer prescribing. About 52 primary care clinics are involved. The goal is to reduce inappropriate opioid use and lower the risk of addiction.