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May 14, 2019
NIAAA Honors Dr. Geoffrey K. Mumford with Senator Harold Hughes Award
Geoffrey K. Mumford, Ph.D., Associate Executive Director for Government Relations in the Science Directorate of the American Psychological Association (APA), received the Senator Harold Hughes Memorial Award today from the National Institute on...

 

Research News
May 13, 2019
NIAAA-Supported Research: State policies that regulate alcohol/drug use during pregnancy cause worse birth outcomes, increase public health costs
A new study finds that several state-level policies targeting alcohol and drug use during pregnancy lead to greater numbers of low birthweight and preterm births, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars more in public health spending each year...

 

New & Noteworthy
April 02, 2019
Changing Alcohol Use and ER Visits

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Among adults 18 and older, alcohol use is increasing, particularly for females....

 

News Release
March 11, 2019
NIH-funded rodent study finds molecular link between adolescent alcohol use and adult anxiety
New preclinical research in rats has identified a link between adolescent alcohol exposure and specific molecular changes in the brain that contribute to increased anxiety in adulthood. A large body of evidence demonstrates a strong relationship...

 

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March 04, 2019
NIH study of brain energy patterns provides new insights into alcohol effects
Assessing the patterns of energy use and neuronal activity simultaneously in the human brain improves our understanding of how alcohol affects the brain, according to new research by scientists at the National Institutes of Health. The new approach...

 

New & Noteworthy
February 20, 2019
New Issue of NIAAA Spectrum is Now Available!

NIAAA Spectrum is the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism's (NIAAA) triannual webzine. With engaging feature articles, short news updates, and colorful graphics, NIAAA Spectrum offers accessible and relevant...

 

New & Noteworthy
February 12, 2019
Transcript available for National Drugs and Alcohol Chat Day 2019
Drugs and Alcohol Chat Day is an annual live online chat held between high school students and NIH scientists. Chat Day is part of National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week ® . During Chat Day students have the opportunity to...

 

New & Noteworthy
February 06, 2019
Upcoming Advisory Council Meeting

The Open Session of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism will take place on February 7, 2019 from 10 AM - 3 PM . You can...

 

New & Noteworthy
January 03, 2019
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

Get ready! Jan. 22-27, 2019 is National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week®. Take a quick look at this promotional video to learn what you need to do to get ready for your NDAFW event! Then learn more at...

 

New & Noteworthy
December 07, 2018
NIAAA Fact Sheet: The Truth About Holiday Spirits

Many of us look forward to celebrations during the holidays, a time when some people are more likely to drink beyond their limits than at other times of the year. Some will suffer adverse consequences that range from fights to falls to traffic...

 

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