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Help connect your patients with a study on alcohol use disorder and cannabis led by Brown University

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About the Study

Project LINC is an observational study led by Dr. Rachel Gunn, Associate Professor at Brown University. The goal of Project LINC is to better understand how cannabis use interacts with alcohol treatment outcomes. The project is focused on adults with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who have recently begun outpatient treatment and also have a lifetime history of cannabis use.

As this study is observational only there is no experimental treatment being provided. Instead, participants will be asked about their experiences, and researchers will collect information that can help guide future treatment recommendations for patients who use both alcohol and cannabis.

Quick Facts

Eligible Participants

Adults (18+) in outpatient alcohol treatment within the past 30 days.

Cannabis History

Must have lifetime cannabis use and past simultaneous alcohol + cannabis use.

Exclusions

Not eligible if currently experiencing suicidal intent, mania, or psychosis.

Clinic Role

Simply allow flyer posting and brief on-site info sessions led by Brown University.

Who Can Participate?

Participants are compensated for their time.

  • Adults (18+)
  • Currently enrolled in outpatient treatment for alcohol use disorder (started in past 30 days)
  • History of cannabis use and past simultaneous alcohol + cannabis use
  • Exclusions: Current suicidal intent, mania, or psychosis

How Your Clinic Can Partner:

We’re inviting clinics across Southeast Massachusetts and the Boston corridor to join as outreach partners.

Allowing flyers to be posted in your clinic
Hosting brief on-site information sessions (with pizza/snacks provided by Brown University)
Connecting interested patients directly with the study team

Benefits to Your Clinic:

✅ Provide patients with access to a funded research opportunity
✅ Enhance patient engagement through free informational sessions
✅Support research that may shape future evidence-based treatments
✅ Partner directly with a nationally recognized academic institution (Brown University)

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Next Steps

Post Flyers

Display IRB-approved study flyers in your clinic to inform eligible patients.

Host an Info Session

Allow the Brown University team to run a short on-site session.

Connect Patients

Direct interested patients to the study team for potential participation in the study.

Stay Updated

Receive quick updates from the research team on outreach progress and next events.

Yes, We’re Interested