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For Young Adults & Their Parents: Exploring Healthier Choices Around Substance Use
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For many young adults, drinking or other substance use is just a part of social life. But sometimes, it can start affecting energy, mood, motivation, sleep, or relationships in ways that aren’t always obvious. The Launch Study is here to provide free, research-based tools to help young adults explore ways to cut back or take control of their substance use—on their own terms. |
For Young Adults: Curious About Making a Change?
This study is designed for people who are:
✔ Wondering if reducing use could improve their focus, mental health, or daily routine
✔ Feeling like substance use is affecting their motivation, school, or work life
✔ Interested in tools that can help them cut back without pressure or judgment
✔ Open to meeting with a peer worker in your local community
For Parents: Supporting Your Young Adult’s Well-Being
As a parent, you want your young adult to thrive, not just get by. It can be hard to know how to talk about substance use in a way that’s supportive, not pushy. The Launch Study provides evidence-based resources to help your young adult explore healthier habits—at their own pace.
What the Study Offers
Flexible tools to help young adults assess their use and set their own goals
No labels, no judgment—just research-backed support
Compensation for time providing feedback to the research team
No-cost Launch Program Services for 6 months
A chance to help others by helping us learn more about what you do and don’t find helpful about the services
A chance to improve your overall well-being and day-to-day, while still having a social life
If you or your young adult are interested in learning more, provide your info below and a team member will reach out to discuss with you in more detail.
While parents can be located anywhere, we are currently offering services for young adults who live in the following counties:
Georgia - Paulding, Polk
Illinois – Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Madison, McLean, Perry, Williamson
Indiana - Clay, Greene, Knox, Monroe, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, Vigo
Missouri - Jefferson
Tennessee - Hawkins
For more information, please contact Alice Dawson at aldawson@chestnut.org or call 541.251.8507.
Don't see your county listed? We are recruiting peer workers in counties across the country. Please reach out if interested in learning more!
Learn more about the lead researcher on this project, Dr. Tess Drazdowski by visiting her bio or listening to a recent podcast she was featured on.