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NIAAA Director's Blog

Stay mindful of alcohol’s adverse effects on health this fall

The arrival of the fall season turns the spotlight on several alcohol-related topics. Many college and university students are already back in school, where campus life can influence drinking behaviors. September is both Recovery Month and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Month. These observances are followed by Sober October, which is part of the sober curious movement.

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Statement on Inequities in the Research Community and in America

 |   I feel compelled to address what we’ve seen and heard in the news regarding racism, police brutality, and injustice against African Americans in our country. I am outraged, horrified, and disillusioned—and I suspect most of you are, too. The effects are pervasive and touch all aspects of society. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown a bright light on the adverse impact of health inequities on African-American communities.

Director's Blog

Alcohol poses different challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic

 |   The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting every family across the country and will likely have a long-lasting impact on public health and well-being. Alcohol misuse is already a public health concern in the United States, with dramatic increases in emergency department visits and alcohol-related deaths observed in recent years. Alcohol has the potential to further complicate the COVID-19 pandemic in multiple ways.

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