Development of a Novel Polysubstance Assessment Tool for Vulnerable Subpopulations
Funded by: National Institute on Drug Abuse
Project dates: July 2021 - June 2026
Principal Investigator: Bunting, AmandaProject dates: July 2021 - June 2026
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The goal of this project is to use a rigorous mixed-method approach to develop and validate a novel polysubstance use assessment tool for use with vulnerable subpopulations (i.e., justice-involved, persons who inject drugs) and identify correlates and motivations of polysubstance use behaviors among this population to inform the development of future targeted interventions. The ability to accurately measure polysubstance use among high-risk populations is a critical step towards developing effective strategies for improving substance-related health outcomes of this population.
Abstract on NIH RePORTERRelated Publications
Bunting AM, Cleland CM, Barratt SM, Griffin B, Williams J, Oser CB, Lee JD, McNeely J (2026). The polysubstance assessment tool: Reliability, acceptability and feasibility of a novel measure of polysubstance use
Addiction [Epub 2026 Feb 12]. doi: 10.1111/add.70349.
Bunting AM, Griffin B, Rubens A, Lima D, Lam V, Bender M, Fawole A, McNeely J, Cleland CM (2026).
Refining a novel measure of polysubstance use: Applying the cognitive interview method with people who use drugs
Substance Use and Misuse [Epub 2026 Feb 20]. doi: 10.1080/10826084.2026.2632181.