CARS: Cannabis and Alcohol
Reduction Study
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina are conducting an online study for youths ages 13-17 who are interested in seeking treatment for alcohol and/or cannabis use.
Fast Facts
Seeking Treatment for Alcohol or Cannabis Use
13-17 Years Old
Compensation Provided
Conducted Online
Study Background
How effective is an online treatment at helping youths reduce their alcohol and cannabis use?
This 3-month study tests a computerized treatment with participants ages 13-17 who are interested in seeking treatment for alcohol and/or cannabis use. All study tasks and assessments are completed remotely on a smartphone or computer.
If you are a teen or the parent of youth ages 13-17 who has used alcohol and cannabis in the past 3 months, you are invited to apply for this research study. Help us advance substance use research for youths like you!
Study Background
How effective is an online treatment at helping youths reduce their alcohol and cannabis use?
This 3-month study tests a computerized treatment with participants ages 13-17 who are interested in seeking treatment for alcohol and/or cannabis use. All study tasks and assessments are completed remotely on a smartphone or computer.
If you are a teen or the parent of youth ages 13-17 who has used alcohol and cannabis in the past 3 months, you are invited to apply for this research study. Help us advance substance use research for youths like you!
Additional Information
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of an online intervention in reducing cannabis and alcohol use among treatment-seeking youths.
You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 13-17 years old
- Seeking treatment for either cannabis or alcohol use
- Have used alcohol AND cannabis in the past 3 months
- Have a parent or legal guardian willing to participate and provide consent
This is a fully remote study. No in-person visits are required. There are seven total study sessions over the course of approximately 100 days (~ 3 months).
Participants will complete initial baseline questionnaires (session 1) via video conference with a research staff member. The second through sixth sessions are completed independently by the participant on a mobile device and involve answering survey questions and completing computerized tasks. The final session (session 7) will be completed with a research staff member over video conference.
Participants will also be asked to respond to very brief (~1 minute) questions about their health and behavior using an app on their smartphone for approximately the first 30 days of the study.
As a youth participant, you can receive up to $400 for completing all parts of the study.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
