Alcohol Awareness Month: Learn About Alcohol Use Disorder and Ways to Get Help
Alcohol Awareness Month is a good time to reflect on drinking patterns and the role that alcohol plays in our lives.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
New NIAAA web resources for middle and high school
Underage drinking is a significant public health problem in the United States. As part of its efforts to raise awareness of and combat underage drinking, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has launched NIAAA for Middle School and NIAAA for Teens . “Early initiation of alcohol consumption increases the risk of a wide range of harmful consequences...
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Invites Input on 2022-2026 Strategic Plan Outline
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) is currently developing a FY2022-2026 Strategic Plan to highlight priorities and guide activities for advancing the Institute’s mission over the next five years.
NIAAA for Middle School
Welcome to NIAAA for Middle School Underage drinking is a significant public health problem in the United States. This webpage contains interactive activities to help parents, caregivers, and teachers introduce and reinforce key messages about peer pressure, resistance skills, and other important topics related to underage drinking. These engaging activities are designed for middle schoolers ages 11 to 13. They...
Everything you ever wanted to know about treatment for alcohol use disorder but were afraid to ask: a primer for non-clinicians - Video from the RSA symposium
At the 2017 meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism, the symposium “Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Alcohol Treatment But Were Afraid To Ask: A Primer for Non-Clinicians” covered screening and diagnosis of alcohol use disorder, brief interventions, and referral to treatment, as well as the many treatment options and potential pathways through treatment. The symposium included discussions...
164th Meeting of the NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM September 7, 2023 NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM164th Meeting of the The National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) convened its 164 th meeting at 11:23 a.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2023, in hybrid format, i.e., both in-person...
Minutes of the 154th Meeting of the NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM 154th Meeting of the NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM May 12, 2020 The National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) convened for its 154th meeting at 1:01 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, via Webex videoconference and NIH...
Minutes of the 156th Meeting of the NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM 156th Meeting of the NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM February 4, 2021 The National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) convened for its 156th meeting at 12:20 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2021, via Zoom videoconference and NIH...
Minutes of the Sixth Joint Meeting of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse, and National Cancer Advisory Board
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Minutes of the Sixth Joint Meeting of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse, and National Cancer Advisory Board May 16, 2018 Rockville, Maryland Members of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Advisory Council on Drug...
HIV and Alcohol: Ending the Epidemic
Title : HIV and Alcohol: Ending the Epidemic (EHE) Contact : Kendall Bryant Ph.D. Background The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative in 2019. The initiative aims to reduce new HIV infections in the U.S. by 90% by 2030 by scaling up key HIV prevention and treatment...
Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Fetal alcohol exposure occurs when a woman drinks while pregnant. Alcohol can disrupt fetal development at any stage during a pregnancy—including at the earliest stages before a woman even knows she is pregnant.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
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...
ICCFASD Spring 2017 Meeting - Meeting Summary
Thursday, April 13, 2017 National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 5635 Fishers Lane, Terrace Level Conference Center, Rockville, Maryland Meeting Summary Download Print Version (104 KB): Contents Welcome, Introductions, and Comments Overview of ICCFASD Mission and Goals Update from the DOJ and the ICCFASD Justice Issues Work Group Reports of Activities of the ICCFASD Agencies: SAMHSA, NIAAA, and NIDA...
Biography of Dr. Kenneth Kendler
Dr. Kenneth Kendler is a world-renowned expert on the genetics of psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. Fueled by a lifelong interest in how the human mind works, Dr. Kendler pursues research on how genes and the environment contribute to the development of alcohol use disorders, as well as other psychiatric problems. His research has transformed how we understand the relationships...
Minutes of the 163rd Meeting of the NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM 163rd Meeting of the NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM May 9, 2023 The National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) convened its 163 rd meeting at 11:04 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in hybrid format, i.e., both...
NIAAA Protocol NCIG 006: A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of HORIZANT® (Gabapentin Enacarbil) Extended-Release Tablets for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder
Description This large, multisite clinical trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of gabapentin enacarbil extended-release (GE-XR) (HORIZANT®), a gabapentin prodrug formulation for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD). Study Details Sponsor: The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s Clinical Investigations Group (NCIG) NCT #: 02252536 Phase: Phase 2 Treatment Arms: Horizant® (gabapentin enacarbil) 600mg twice a day and...
Minutes of the 160th Meeting of the NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM 160th Meeting of the NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM The National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) convened for its 160th meeting at 12:32 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, via Zoom videoconference and NIH Webcast. The Council...
Study reveals central role of endocannabinoids in habit formation
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Mouse study advances knowledge of habitual behavior pathophysiology Daily activities involve frequent transitions between habitual behaviors, such as driving home, and goal-directed behaviors, such as driving to a new destination on unfamiliar roads. An inability to shift between habitual and non-habitual behaviors has been implicated in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), addiction, and other disorders characterized by impaired decision-making. In a new...
Recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder Overview
Currently, there is no agreed upon definition of the term "recovery" within the alcohol treatment literature. The effectiveness of treatment programs is typically evaluated based primarily on assessment of alcohol consumption, or reduction in drinking frequency and problem severity, but several treatment modalities view abstinence from drinking as a requisite criterion for recovery. The recovery process also signifies numerous lifestyle...
Minutes of the Fifth Joint Meeting of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse, and National Cancer Advisory Board
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Minutes of the Fifth Joint Meeting of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse, and National Cancer Advisory Board May 3, 2017 Rockville, Maryland Members of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Advisory Council on Drug...