Award
National Institute on Drug Abuse 5K01DA050769-05
Benzodiazepine-related harms in young people: Informing policy, interventions, and prescribing
Recipient
Greta Bushnell
Award Amount
$196,106.00
Ceiling
$196,106.00
Awarded
January 24, 2025
Identifier
5K01DA050769-05
Research project funded by NIDA to study benzodiazepine-related harms in young people and inform policy and interventions.
Description
The project focuses on evaluating the impact of prescription drug monitoring programs on benzodiazepine-related harms among young people. The research involves analysis of large national datasets covering insured populations aged 10-29. The study aims to inform policies to reduce overdose and misuse of benzodiazepines. The project is supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and is part of a multi-year research effort.