Projects

The Academy of Finland funds the following projects with a total of 5.5 million euros within the Research Programme on Substance Use and Addictions during years 2007-2010.

INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS

Koski-Jännes Anja, TAY, 456 260 €
Process and outcome of initial motivational interviews with substance abusers
Abstract 2009

Panula Pertti, HY, 315 440 €
Tuberomamillary neurons, histamine and H3 receptor in hypothalamic regulation of alcohol addiction
Absract 2009

Kauhanen Jussi, KY, 288 020 €
FinDrink Study: Epidemiology of alcohol drinking patterns, consumption changes and health implications in contermporary Finnish population
Abstract 2009

Kaprio Jaakko, HY, 441 280 €
Predictors, neuropsychological correlates, and consequences of cannabis and alcohol use among Finnish young adults. A twin and population approach
Abstract 2009

Törrönen Jukka, STAKES, 370 350 €
Changes in the cultural position of drinking
Abstract 2009

Lillsunde Pirjo, KTL, 415 190 €
The life course of DUI* offenders (*Driving under influence of alcohol and/or drugs)
Abstract 2009

Saarnio Pekka, TAY, 548 580 €
Effectiveness of substance abuse treatment in light of common factors
Absract 2009

CONSORTIA

HUUTI
Tiihonen Jari, KY, 244 590 €(Consortium coordinator)
Effectiveness of pharmacological treatments of drug dependence
Kauhanen Jussi, KY, 233 160 €
Natural course of drug addiction, and risk factors for various health outcomes among illegal drug users in Finland: epidemiologic follow-up study
Abstract 2009

INTERNATIONAL CONSORTIA

Hirvonen Ari, TTL, 142 970 €
Role of genetic factors in individual's ability to quit smoking
Russian partner Evgeny Imyanitov
Abstract 2009

Raunio Hannu, KY, 248 860 €
Development of nicotine metabolism inhibitors as anti-smoking drugs
Canadian partner  Rachel Tyndale
Abstract 2009

Tuominen Raimo, HY, 299 000 €
Behavioral and molecular mechanisms of nicotine addiction
Russian partner  Edwin Zvartau
Abstract 2009

AA_OPIOID
Kiianmaa Kalervo, KTL, 233 150 €(Consortium coordinator)
Ahtee Liisa, HY, 151 080 €
Castrén Eero, HY, 306 320 €
Brain opioidergic systems and neurobehavioral sensitization in addiction to alcohol
Canadian partner  Christina Gianoulakis
Abstract 2009

IMAGES
Sulkunen Pekka, HY, 224 470 €(Consortium coordinator)
Abstract 2009
Koski-Jännes Anja, TAY, 423 330 €
Abstract 2009
Poikolainen Kari, Alkoholitutkimussäätiö, 157 950 €
Abstract 2009
Theories of addiction and images of addictive behaviours.
In addition Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is funding the research of gambling addiction, 200 000 €
Canadian partner John Cunningham, russian partner Irina Pervova