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Researchers have identified a genetic factor that appears to influence anxiety in women. Combining DNA analysis, recordings of brain activity, and psychological tests, investigators at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) found that Caucasian and American Indian women with the same gene variant had similarly high scores on tests that measure anxiety. These women also had similar...

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Scientists have identified new genes and pathways that influence an individual’s typical pattern of brain electrical activity, a trait that may serve as a useful surrogate marker for more genetically complex traits and diseases. One of the genes, for example, was found to be associated with alcoholism. A report of the findings by researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol...

Scientists at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health, propose using an assessment tool to diagnose addictive disorders that considers addiction-related behaviors, brain imaging, and genetic data. According to a new review article, the Addictions Neuroclinical Assessment (ANA) would facilitate future understanding of the origin of addiction at a biological level...

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September 13, 2019

The Director’s Report to the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism is now available online .

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December 16, 2015

Alcohol biosensor research part of NIH's "bold vision" to advance biomedical opportunities The National Institutes of Health (NIH) today released the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan, Fiscal Years 2016–2020: Turning Discovery Into Health , which will ensure the agency remains well positioned to capitalize on new opportunities for scientific exploration and address new challenges for human health. Developed after hearing from hundreds...

BILL LANDS Volunteer (Born: July 22, 1930, Chillicothe, Missouri) was Professor of Biochemistry in Medical Schools at the University of Michigan (1955-1980) and the University of Illinois (1980-1991) where he studied the metabolism of fats, phospholipids, and prostaglandins. He authored as Lands, WE (and recently as Lands, B) over 300 papers and the book, Fish, Omega-3 and Human Health, 2nd...

July 13, 2016

The NIAAA-sponsored National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions–III (NESARC–III), conducted from 2012 to 2013, is the newest wave of the largest study ever conducted on alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use and disorders; related risk factors; and associated physical and mental disabilities. With data on more than 36,000 U.S. adults, NESARC–III promises to be a primary source of...

Tuesday, October 23, 2018, 1:30 pm EDT

Dr. Peter Monti will present the 2018 Mendelson Lecture on Tuesday, October 23. His lecture title is: “Alcohol Misuse and HIV: Biology, Beliefs, and Behavior”

Thursday, November 29, 2018, 1:30 pm EST

Dr. Philip May will present the 2018 Keller Lecture on Thursday, November 29. His lecture title is: “Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Characteristics and Correlates”

Thursday, September 12, 2019, 9:30 am EDT

Open Session of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Agenda is now posted! The link to the webcast option will be provided closer to the event.

The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) National Leadership Forum is Febuary 3 - Febuary 6. The event also includes SAMHSA's 16th Prevention Day. To learn more and register visit https://www.cadca.org/forum2020

NIAAA Spectrum is NIAAA’s triannual webzine. With engaging feature articles, short news updates, and colorful graphics, NIAAA Spectrum offers accessible and relevant information on NIAAA and the alcohol research field. Link to Spectrum site

The 154th meeting of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism will be held virtually on May 12, 2020. You can view the agenda now and we will share the webcast link when it is available.

Monday, January 23, 2017, 12:00 am EST to Sunday, January 29, 2017, 12:00 am EST

National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week ( SM) (NDAFW) is a national health observance for teens to promote local events that use scientific experts to SHATTER THE MYTHS ( TM,SM) about drugs. For more details visit https://teens.drugabuse.gov/national-drug-alcohol-facts-week

Wednesday, November 1, 2017, 12:00 am EDT to Saturday, November 4, 2017, 12:00 am EDT

NIAAA will have an exhibit at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) event. For conference details visit http://www.abrcms.org/ Note: Experient is the company handling lead retrieval for this meeting. View its privacy policy at https://www2.experient-inc.com/Privacy