Substance Use Research Study
Researchers at the University of Minnesota are conducting a study on alcohol and opioid use disorders to better understand how individual differences impact addiction and recovery.
Fast Facts
Adults Aged 18-55 Diagnosed With Alcohol Use Disorder OR Opioid Use Disorder
Have Been in Treatment For Less Than 3 Months
Compensation
Provided
Able to Come
In-Person to Minneapolis, MN
Study Background
Everyone’s experience with addiction is different; this study aims to understand why.
Dr. Anna Zilverstand and her research team at the University of Minnesota are studying how people with alcohol use disorder or opioid use disorder respond to positive and negative experiences, and how their alcohol and/or opioid use is related to their ability to stop their own behavior. By comparing individuals with and without alcohol or opioid use disorders, researchers hope to uncover what makes each person’s experience with addiction unique.
The ultimate goal is to use these findings to develop more personalized and effective treatments for people with alcohol and opioid use disorders. By understanding these individual differences, researchers hope to reduce relapse rates and help more people sustain long-term recovery.
Study Background
Everyone’s experience with addiction is different; this study aims to understand why.
Dr. Anna Zilverstand and her research team at the University of Minnesota are studying how people with alcohol use disorder or opioid use disorder respond to positive and negative experiences, and how their alcohol and/or opioid use is related to their ability to stop their own behavior. By comparing individuals with and without alcohol or opioid use disorders, researchers hope to uncover what makes each person’s experience with addiction unique.
The ultimate goal is to use these findings to develop more personalized and effective treatments for people with alcohol and opioid use disorders. By understanding these individual differences, researchers hope to reduce relapse rates and help more people sustain long-term recovery.
Additional Information
This research seeks to learn how differences between individuals with and without alcohol or opioid use disorders affect how they experience emotions and their ability to stop their own behavior. The ultimate goal is to develop more personalized, effective treatments for addiction.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18-55
- Diagnosed with alcohol use disorder OR opioid use disorder
- Have been in treatment for less than 3 months
- Able to come in-person to Minneapolis
Participation includes 8–10 visits over nine months, each lasting about 2.5–3 hours.
- You’ll complete questionnaires, interviews, and behavioral tasks.
- At one visit, you’ll have an MRI brain scan at the University’s Center for Magnetic Resonance Research.
- Each visit includes an alcohol, and urine drug screen.
- Two follow-up visits occur 2–3 months and 5–6 months.
All in-person sessions take place at the University of Minnesota (717 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis, MN) except for the MRI.
Participants with Alcohol or Opioid Use Disorder will receive $400–$590 for completing the study. Transportation or parking costs are also reimbursed up to $30 per visit, and light snacks and drinks are available during your visits.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.