Substance Use Disorder
Research Study

Join a compensated research study aimed at learning more about differences in individuals suffering from alcohol or opioid use disorders. Seeking volunteers who use opioids or alcohol as well as individuals with no substance use disorder.

Fast Facts

Substance Use Disorder OR Not

18-55 Years Old

<3 Months in Treatment

Compensation Provided

Study Visits Conducted in Minneapolis, MN

Study Background ____

The goal of our study is to develop better treatment options for individuals recovering from alcohol and opioid addiction.

Our study investigates how individual differences may contribute to the risk for relapse in individuals with alcohol and opioid use disorder. We will examine how you respond to rewards and drug-related cues, stressors and negative events, and inhibition challenges related to the likelihood of relapse and drop-out during treatment.

Volunteers who do not have a substance use disorder will contribute to our study’s success. Our hope is that by understanding individual differences in dependent users and how they differ from non-addicted individuals, we can help in developing more effective treatments that reduce the rates of relapse.

Additional Information

The goal of our study is to develop better treatment options for alcohol and opioid addiction.

You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.

Key Criteria:

  • 18-55 years old
  • Opioid Use Disorder OR Alcohol Use Disorder OR no substance use disorder
  • No major medical or neurological conditions, No metal or pacemakers in body
  • Opioid users must be in the first 1-3 months of receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment (methadone or buprenorphine)
  • Alcohol users must be in the first 1-6 weeks of receiving treatment

Participation involves questionnaires & interviews about your health, an MRI, and completion of various tasks and activities.

  • People with an Alcohol or Opioid Use Disorder will receive up to $590 compensation.
  • People without a Substance Use Disorder will receive up to $385 compensation.

There is no cost for you to participate in our research program.