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Help with Important Women's Research!
ORGANIZATION: University of Illinois at Chicago
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At the UIC HAPPY Lab, we are conducting research studying how ovarian hormones influence drug effects and behavior. If you are a woman (sex assigned at birth) aged 18-35 years old, use birth control pill that is 21 days active, 7 days inactive, or do not use birth control, and currently consume or previously consumed substances on a recreational basis (for example, alcohol, caffeine, cannabis, stimulants etc), you may be eligible to participate. The research involves a screening interview and 8 study visits (total time commitment of up to 26h) and you will be compensated for your time.
To see if you qualify, please complete our confidential pre-screening questionnaire using our link (https://www.redcap.ihrp.uic.edu/surveys/?s=NFLC4JAL8Y) or email uichappylab@gmail.com for more information.
Study2023-0260, Ovarian hormones and drug effects, PI: Emma Childs, PhD
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About University of Illinois at Chicago
Location:
1603 W Taylor St, Suite 318, Chicago, IL 60612, US
Mission Statement
Advancing research on substance use, promoting public education, and reducing stigma to improve health outcomes!
Description
At the HAPPY Lab, we are dedicated to understanding how drugs and alcohol affect the brain and behavior. Recreational substance use is widespread-over 80% of Americans aged 12+ report lifetime use of legal substances, and 50% have used illicit substances. However, only a small proportion develop problematic use. Our research focuses on understanding the biological factors that may protect some individuals from developing substance use disorders.
We are also passionate about public education. As a publicly funded research group, we aim to communicate new findings and provide resources on the effects of various drugs. We offer guidance on evaluating and controlling substance use and share information on evidence-based treatments and how to access help.
Lastly, we are committed to reducing the stigma surrounding drug and alcohol use disorders. This stigma prevents people from seeking treatment-less than 10% of those with a substance use disorder receive help-and undermines public health initiatives that are effective in reducing harm.
CAUSE AREAS
Education & Literacy,
Health & Medicine,
Women
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
1603 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60612
(41.868683 ,-87.66776 )
DATE POSTED
November 22, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 8 visits, 26 hours total