Addictive, Compulsive and Impulsive Disorders Research Program

Addictive, Compulsive and Impulsive Disorders Research Program Welcome to our page on the study and treatment of impulse control disorders, addictions and compulsions. Give us a call at 773-834-3778 with any questions!

The Addictive, Compulsive and Impulsive Disorders (ACID) research clinic, run by Dr. Jon Grant, has a variety of treatment services and clinical trial opportunities available in the areas of substance addiction, impulse control, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Our central areas of focus are in Substance and Behavioral addictions, including Pathological Gambling, Compulsive Shopping, Kleptomania

(shoplifting), Pyromania (fire setting), Compulsive Sexual Addictions including Alcohol Dependency and Drug Dependency, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Skin Picking, Trichotillomania (hair pulling) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Impulse Control Disorders (ICDs) are often referred to as Behavioral Addictions. The term 'Behavioral' derives from the fact that patients with ICDs, in general, do not abuse a particular substance but rather engage in damaging behaviors such as gambling, shopping, shoplifting, fire setting, excessive grooming, etc. Much like those with substance addictions, individuals with ICDs often report urges to engage in a behavior that gives them short-term pleasure or excitement. A goal of our research is to identify pharmacological and psychotherapeutic means of reducing these urges that seem to lead to behavioral control. We conduct research to continue exploring pathophysiological links to addictions, ICDs and OCD and conduct clinical trials to develop improved treatments for our patients.

Is your child struggling with tics? We are seeking children and teens (ages 6+) to participate in an experimental study ...
05/15/2023

Is your child struggling with tics? We are seeking children and teens (ages 6+) to participate in an experimental study aimed to treat the symptoms of Tourette's Disorder (TD).

Participation includes: being randomized to an experimental drug or placebo, undergoing blood draws and ECGs, and responding to questionnaires. In addition to receiving medical care at no cost, participants may be reimbursed for travel and expenses.

If you or child is interested in participating, please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MV8TKWR to learn more, or call the study team at 773-702-5523.

This research is being conducted by Dr. Jon Grant at the University of Chicago.

Are you interested in contributing to Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB) research? We are looking for adults 18+ w...
04/24/2023

Are you interested in contributing to Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB) research? We are looking for adults 18+ with trichotillomania and/or skin picking disorder to take a 20-25 minute survey.

Participation includes answering questions related to your BFRBs and demographic information, and responding to questionnaires related to personality, mood, and psychiatric symptoms. Survey completers will be able to enter a drawing to win a $100 Visa Gift Card (15 winners will be selected).

The survey can be accessed at https://redcap.link/0hdi6sry

Note: While this survey can be completed on a mobile device, we recommend using a tablet or computer for a better digital experience.

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