National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Purpose To provide grant applicants with guidance and information on the development of data and safety monitoring plans (DSMP) for NIH-defined clinical trials funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Introduction In June 1998, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a policy on data and safety monitoring requiring oversight and monitoring of all NIH funded...

The NIAAA press office is the central contact for all members of the news media. The office can assist you in arranging interviews with NIAAA experts and in providing accurate and timely alcohol-related research news and information. Contact the Press Team Reporters or other members of the news media can reach the NIAAA press team via NIAAAPressOffice@mail.nih.gov or 301-443-2857. Members...

Download PDF (396 KB) If you've ever needed a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, you may have had a contrast dye injected to create a clearer image. While MRI technology has improved greatly since its introduction in 1977, contrast dyes and the images they help produce have remained the same. InLighta BioSciences, a company supported through the National Institute on...

Success Stories NIAAA’s small business awardees have used funding in many ways to launch and build their businesses, attract strategic partners and investors, and ultimately succeed in the commercial marketplace. Read their stories to learn how they did it . Webinars Promoting Development of Alcohol-Related Research Through NIAAA SBIR/STTR Funding Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Time: 1:00 p.m. ET Speakers...

Company / Institution Story InLighta BioSciences A Protein-Based Diagnostic Seeds a New Business Venture

The Division of Metabolism and Health Effects (DMHE) develops scientific initiatives and supports basic and translational research on the health consequences of alcohol consumption and metabolism, with the goal of improving human health and well-being. The DMHE supports research on the health effects of alcohol that may result from a single dose, chronic or binge drinking behavior emphasizing metabolic pathways...

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)—part of the National Institutes of Health, the Nation’s medical research agency— funds research on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) with projects on preventing prenatal alcohol exposure, treating women with alcohol use disorder, improving the diagnosis of FASD, establishing more precise prevalence estimates of FASD in the United States, increasing our understanding...

The Healthcare Professional’s Core Resource on Alcohol consists of 14 concise, practical articles created to help you deliver evidence-based alcohol healthcare. If you’re wondering where to begin, the “roadmap” below can help. Roadmap for Applying the Core Resource Here, we sort the Core articles broadly into “how-to content” and “context for care” to show how they could be applied in...

Dry January is a time when people take a break from drinking and examine their relationship with alcohol. There are many potential reasons to take advantage of this time to examine your relationship with alcohol. It may be part of a New Year’s resolution to incorporate healthy behaviors into your routine. You may have overindulged during the holidays , and...

Monday, December 11, 2023, 1:30 pm EST to Monday, December 11, 2023, 3:00 pm EST

NIH is pleased to announce the availability of administrative supplements that recognize the essential role of effective mentorship in developing future researchers and building a diverse scientific workforce. Through the reissue of a Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) led by the Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity (COSWD) office , NIH will award up to $18 million in supplemental funding...

Also known as “Diversity Supplements” Links Introduction Administrative Requirements Eligibility for the Program Research Plan Career Development Plan/Mentoring Requirements Candidate Statement/Biosketch Transcript Requirements Budget and Salary Requirements Submission and Receipt of Applications Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Links NIH Policies Updated information on the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Stipends, Tuition/Fees and Other Budgetary Levels Effective for Fiscal...

Prevalence of Past-Year Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) People Ages 12 and Older According to the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 29.5 million people ages 12 and older (10.5% in this age group) had AUD in the past year. 1,2 This includes: 17.4 million males ages 12 and older (12.6% in this age group) 1,2 12.2 million...

Each year, NIAAA issues journals and reports covering current a range of topics in alcohol research. These publications include: Alcohol Research: Current Reviews – NIAAA's peer-reviewed, scientific journal

Some people who drink alcohol experience an unpleasant phenomenon called the alcohol flush reaction. The primary feature of the alcohol flush reaction is a red face—or flush—but it can also be accompanied by hives, nausea, low blood pressure, the worsening of asthma, or an episode of migraine. Of particular significance, the alcohol flush reaction is linked to a higher risk...