National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Join us for a webinar on Apr 10, 2019 at 2:00 PM EDT. Register now! Among adults 18 and older, alcohol use is increasing, particularly for females. Alcohol use among middle- and high-school students is declining, but primarily for young males. Previously large gaps in alcohol use for teen males and females have disappeared. These changing patterns are concerning given...
To listen to this discussion, visit https://nih.webex.com/nih/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec32f727d4423c79ab62e1aac9… Hosted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Taking Stock of Advancing Technology for the Treatment and Prevention of Alcohol Use Disorder Chair - Ian Colrain 9:00 - 9:15 Introductions Discussions 9:15 - 9:40 Alcohol success stories. A good place to start is to review some of the progress that...
On Friday, June 7 the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (ICCFASD) will meet. This meeting is open to the public, who can attend in person or watch the videocast. View the meeting agenda In person attendance (on-site guest parking is available): National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 6700B Rockledge Drive, First Floor Conference Center Rockville, Maryland...
This conference has been canceled. Please visit the NASPA website for information about registration refunds and other FAQs.
The holiday season is here, bringing with it many opportunities for parties, celebrations, and for some – overindulging. So, it’s a good time to understand a little more about the possible consequences of these festivities, particularly the dreaded hangover. Check out the December NIAAA Director's blog post to learn more .
The 2020 ICCFASD Annual Public Meeting will be held on March 9, 2020 at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 6700B Rockledge Drive, First Floor Conference Center, Bethesda, Maryland 20817. On-site guest parking will be available. If you can’t come to the meeting in-person, the meeting will be available live and archived at NIH VideoCasting The Interagency Coordinating...
People with schizophrenia spectrum disorders have high rates of co-occurring substance use disorder, including alcohol use disorder (AUD). For individuals who have schizophrenia, AUD is associated with depression, suicidality, medication nonadherence, chronic physical problems, homelessness, aggression, violence, incarceration, and high rates of hospitalization. The latest article from Alcohol Research Current Reviews provides an updated review of the epidemiology, underlying neurobiology...