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The Addiction Clinical Trials (ACT) group is comprised of clinician-scientists engaged in addiction-related research within the Department of Psychiatry and UNC Health. Collectively, ACT research interests include the evaluation and dissemination of pharmacological and behavioral treatments for those suffering from substance use disorder, randomized trials of new treatments for addiction, and health systems research related to addiction treatment. The ACT group engages in patient-oriented research and clinical care with patients in the UNC Health system and the broader community.<\/p>\n

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Current Studies<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Click on the links below to learn more about current ACT research studies and how you can participate.<\/p>\n

Semaglutide<\/a> for Alcohol Use Disorder<\/a>
\nAlcohol and Inflammation Study<\/a>
\nEffects<\/a> of Semaglutide on Nicotine Intake<\/a><\/p>\n

Treatment Options and Resources\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

UNC Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR)<\/a>
\nUNC Tobacco Treatment Program<\/a>
\nUNC Horizons Program<\/a>
\nNIAAA Alcohol Treatment Navigator<\/a>
\nSAMHSA Treatment Locator<\/a>
\nSmokefree.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Collaborating Research Centers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute<\/a>
\nBowles Center for Alcohol Studies<\/a>
\nCarolina Center for Neurostimulation<\/a><\/p>\n

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For questions please e-mail us at addictionresearch@med.unc.edu<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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