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April, 2012

Dr. Edward P. Riley to deliver 4th Annual Jack Mendelson Honorary Lecture at National Institutes of Health

March, 2012

Four new members named to the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Brain fun and games

November, 2011

NIAAA researcher wins prestigious neuroscience prize

October, 2011

NIH grant will help translate addiction research into practice

NIH releases clinician's guide for screening underage drinking

NIH study finds doctors miss many alcohol screening opportunities

Social media may help identify college drinking problems

September, 2011

NIH study finds hospitalizations increase for alcohol and drug overdoses

NIH-support studies show online course helps reduce harmful college drinking

August, 2011

Study links low DHA levels to suicide risk among U.S. military personnel

July, 2011

Receptor limits the rewarding effects of food and cocaine: NIH scientists help show molecule's crucial role in dopamine regulation

January, 2011

Gene variants predict treatment success for alcoholism medication

December, 2010

NIH-led study identifies genetic variant that can lead to severe impulsivity

November, 2010

NIH-Supported Study finds Strategies to Reduce College Drinking

NIH-supported mice studies suggest treatment target for alcohol problems

July, 2010

New Compound Improves Obesity-Related Health Complications in NIH-Led Study

Scientists Identify Brain Circuits Related to the Initiation of Termination of Movement Sequences in NIH-Supported Study

May, 2010

Receptor Variant Influences Dopamine Response to Alcohol

April, 2010

Scientists Find Genes That Influence Brain Wave Patterns

March, 2010

Diet Quality Worsens as Alcohol Intake Increases

January, 2010

Molecule Repairs Alcohol Metabolism Enzyme

June, 2009

As College Drinking Problems Rise, New Studies Identify Effective Prevention Strategies

May, 2009

Prevention Program Helps Teens Override a Gene Linked to Risky Behavior

March, 2009

Alcohol "Flush" Signals Increased Cancer Risk Among East Asians

Rethinking Drinking Offers Tools to Assess and Change Risky Drinking Habits

September, 2008

Li to Step Down as Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

July, 2008

Micro RNA Implicated As Molecular Factor in Alcohol Tolerance

April, 2008

Kenneth Warren Named NIAAA Deputy Director

Pediatricians Alerted to the Developmental Nature of Underage Drinking in Special Journal Supplement

Online Video Program Trains Clinicians to Help Patients Who Drink Too Much

Scientists Link Chromatin Modifications with Alcohol Withdrawal Anxiety

Scientists Find Genetic Factor in Stress Response Variability

March, 2008

Quantity and Frequency of Drinking Influence Mortality Risk

February, 2008

Brain Stress System Presents Possible Treatment Target for Alcohol Dependence

Gene Variant Predicts Medication Response in Patients with Alcohol Dependence

December, 2007

Brief Intervention Helps Emergency Patients Reduce Drinking

Scientists Identify Gene That Influences Alcohol Consumption

October, 2007

Statement of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism on Topiramate Clinical Trial by Johnson, et al. JAMA 10/10/07

September, 2007

Two NIH Institutes Share Emmy Award for HBO’s The Addiction Project

July, 2007

Alcohol Survey Reveals 'Lost Decade' Between Ages of Disorder Onset and Treatment

June, 2007

Researchers Identify Alcoholism Subtypes

Gene Variant Increases Risk for Alcoholism Following Childhood Abuse

March, 2007

NIH Partners with HBO on Groundbreaking Documentary on Addiction

Study Advances Evidence for Receptor's Role in Alcohol Pleasure and Problems

February, 2007

Study Finds Reduced Brain Growth in Alcoholics with Family Drinking History

January, 2007

News Advisory: Updated Guide Offers Clinicians New Tools to Help Patients With Alcohol Problems

NIH Radio Interview with Dr. Mark Willenbring on Updated Clinician's Guide

October, 2006

Fruit Fly Study Identifies Gene Mutation That Regulates Sensitivity to Alcohol

Study Links Receptor to Stress-Induced Alcohol Relapse

September, 2006

Early Alcohol Dependence Linked to Reduced Treatment Seeking and Chronic Relapse

The Wrong Road Early--An Interview with Dr. Ralph Hingson and HHS Healthbeat

July, 2006

Early Drinking Linked to Higher Lifetime Alcoholism Risk

May, 2006

"Rethinking Alcohol Use Disorders: Science, Diagnosis, Treatment and Policy" -- NIAAA Track at APA Annual Meeting Press Briefing

Naltrexone or Specialized Alcohol Counseling an Effective Treatment for Alcohol Dependence When Delivered with Medical Management

April, 2006

Study Reveals New Genes for Excessive Alcohol Drinking

March, 2006

NIH Researchers Identify OCD Risk Gene

Same Genes May Underlie Alcohol and Nicotine Co-Abuse

February, 2006

Study Links Diet Quality with Alcohol Drinking Patterns

October, 2005

National Survey Sharpens Picture of Major Depression Among U.S. Adults

Researchers Shed Light on Anxiety and Alcohol Intake

August, 2005

Finding May Explain Link Between Alcohol and Certain Cancers

July, 2005

NIAAA Issues New Clinician's Guide for Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much

June, 2005

Adult Antisocial Syndrome Common Among Substance Abusers

April, 2005

Community Efforts Can Reduce Alcohol Fatalities

Make Your Own Luck on 7th National Alcohol Screening Day: April 7th Marks 7th Annual Event

March, 2005

College Alcohol Problems Exceed Previous Estimates

February, 2005

Study Associates Alcohol Use Patterns With Body Mass Index

January, 2005

2001-2002 Survey Finds that Many Recover from Alcoholism: Researchers Identify Factors Associated with Abstinent and Non-Abstinent Recovery

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