We are currently recruiting individuals who feel sad or down, are generally restless or nervous, or have been diagnosed with a mood disorder, such as anxiety or depression. Interested individuals will first complete a brief online application and in-person screening prior to participation.
Qualifications
To be eligible for the study, participants must:
- Be between the ages of 21 and 35
- Consume on average at least 1 alcoholic drink per week
- Be in generally good health
- Remain abstinent from recreational drugs and alcohol 24 hours before each session
Application & Candidate Screening
Candidate screening involves 3 steps:
- Complete Online Application (5-10 min)
Link: Click here to complete online application - Conduct Phone Interview with Study Staff (5-10 min)
Staff calls for a brief phone interview to verify your online responses, ask additional questions, and answer any questions you have about study participation. - In-Person Screening and Orientation Visit (2-2.5 hours)
- Completed at our lab at the University of Chicago in Hyde Park
- Scheduled Monday-Friday starting between 9am-3pm.
- During visit, complete surveys & interviews about your health & substance use, undergo a brief medical exam and blood draw, and be introduced to study tasks and procedures.
- Transportation costs will be reimbursed or an Uber will be provided by the study
Experimental Sessions
All eligible candidates will complete 2 experimental sessions during the study
- Completed at our lab at the University of Chicago in Hyde Park
- Scheduled Monday-Friday after 10am
- Each session lasts about 4-6 hours
- Transportation to each session will be reimbursed, and, following each session, the study will arrange for a pre-paid Uber to transport participants home
During each session:
- Answer mood questionnaires about how you feel
- Consume a beverage containing alcohol, a stimulant, or a sedative
- Provide blood pressure readings, saliva samples, and breath tests
- Complete tasks to measure your motor skills, eye movements, and cognitive speed
Time Commitment
It is estimated that participation in the study will involve:
- Online Application = 5-10 minutes
- Phone Interview = 5-10 minutes
- In-Person Screening & Orientation Visit = 2-2.5 hours
- Experimental Sessions = 2 @ 4-5 hours/each
- Follow-Up Interviews = 15-20 min/each
Compensation & Benefits
For participation in the study, you will receive the following compensation & benefits:
- Payment = $250.00
- Contribution to Science
Participation contributes to scientific knowledge about understanding effects of common substances on mood and behavior - Personal Insight
Answering questionnaires may provide insight and feedback about personal feelings, beliefs, and behaviors.