Project LINC: An Alcohol Use Research Study
Researchers at Brown University are conducting a study of adults in treatment for alcohol use who are currently or have previously used cannabis.
Fast Facts
Currently In Treatment For Alcohol Use/ Interested In Receiving Treatment
Have Used Cannabis Recently
Compensation Provided
Individuals Living in the Rhode Island and Greater MA Area
Study Background
How do people in alcohol treatment use cannabis?
We are looking for people over the age of 18 in the Providence area who recently entered treatment or are seeking treatment for alcohol use, and who currently use cannabis or have in the past. If this sounds like you, you could be eligible to participate in a confidential paid research study from Brown’s School of Public Health.
Participation includes completing interviews, filling out questionnaires, and the use of an alcohol sensor bracelet and smart phones to report on activities in daily life for four weeks. Procedures will occur remotely (via videoconference) and in-person.
Eventually, we hope that the findings of this study might be useful for improving alcohol treatment. Help advance research by joining our study today.
Study Background
How do people in alcohol treatment use cannabis?
We are looking for people over the age of 18 in the Providence area who recently entered treatment or are seeking treatment for alcohol use, and who currently use cannabis or have in the past. If this sounds like you, you could be eligible to participate in a confidential paid research study from Brown’s School of Public Health.
Participation includes completing interviews, filling out questionnaires, and the use of an alcohol sensor bracelet and smart phones to report on activities in daily life for four weeks. Procedures will occur remotely (via videoconference) and in-person.
Eventually, we hope that the findings of this study might be useful for improving alcohol treatment. Help advance research by joining our study today.
Additional Information
The goal of this study is to understand how and why people in alcohol treatment use cannabis.
You may qualify for the study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18+ years old
- Currently in treatment for alcohol use or interested in receiving treatment
- Have used cannabis recently
Participation will involve five study sessions. Four of the five sessions have the option to occur remotely, and the initial baseline session will occur in person at our offices located at 121 South Main Street.
During the sessions, you will be asked to complete some interviews and questionnaires. Between the sessions, you will provided with a biosensor bracelet to wear and you will use your smartphone to log daily activities for 4 weeks. This will not replace any treatment you are currently receiving.
As a participant, you can receive up to $710 for completing all study procedures.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
