Research at IRWG
Integrating Theories of Self-determination and Mindfulness in Interventions Addressing Co-occurring Alcohol Misuse and Aggression
Primary Investigator(s):
Quyen Epstein-Ngo
In Collaboration With/Organization:
Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research (MICHR) Post Doctoral Translational Scholars Program
Award Year:
2013
Alcohol misuse and dating aggression are significant, interrelated public health problems, with economic costs for excessive alcohol consumption in the U.S. totaling over $200 billion in 2006, and Healthy People 2020 identifying dating violence as a major concern emerging among youth in the U.S. The MICHR PTSP will allow Dr. Epstein-Ngo to develop an innovative, remotely delivered psychotherapeutic treatment to reduce alcohol misuse and associated dating aggression and mental health risk factors for high-risk, emerging adults seen in the emergency department. This project aims to provide services to vulnerable, underserved populations facing substantial barriers to accessing substance-use treatment and interventions.
