Contents A. Legislation, Budget, and Policy B. Director's Activities C. NIAAA Staff and Organization D. Multi-Media Products from NIAAA E. Outreach F. News Media Interactions G. What's Ahead H. NIAAA Program Announcement and Request for Application Information I. NIAAA Research Programs J. Scientific Meetings A. Legislation, Budget, and Policy Budget Update FY 2009 The NIAAA is currently closing out FY...

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...

The National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse, and National Cancer Advisory Board convened for their first joint meeting at 11:30 a.m. on December 13, 2012. The meeting originated at National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Maryland, chaired by Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, Principal Deputy Director, NIH. National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse...

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Minutes of the Third Joint Meeting of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse, and National Cancer Advisory Board February 4, 2015 Rockville, Maryland Members of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Advisory Council on Drug...

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Bethesda, Maryland The National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse, and National Cancer Advisory Board convened for their second joint meeting on February 5, 2014, at National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Maryland. The councils met together initially in closed session at...

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...

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Minutes of the Fourth Joint Meeting of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse, and National Cancer Advisory Board February 11, 2016 Rockville, Maryland Members of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Advisory Council on Drug...

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Minutes of the Seventh Joint Meeting of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse, and National Cancer Advisory Board May 15, 2019 Bethesda, Maryland Members of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Advisory Council on Drug...

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...

Substance Use Category and Year Race/Hispanic Origin Non-Hispanic White Non-Hispanic Black Non-Hispanic Other Hispanic Percent S.E. Percent S.E. Percent S.E. Percent S.E. Alcohol abuse 2013–2015 3.5 0.1 2.6 0.3 2.3 0.3 2.9 0.3 2012–2014 3.8 0.2 2.6 0.3 2.1 0.2 3.0 0.3 2011–2013 4.1 0.2 2.6 0.3 2.0 0.2 3.1 0.3 2010–2012 4.2 0.2 2.3 0.3 2.0 0.2 3.1 0.2...

Substance Use Category and Year Age 15-44 (Total) 15-17 18-20 21-25 26-34 35-44 Percent S.E. Percent S.E. Percent S.E. Percent S.E. Percent S.E. Percent S.E. Alcohol abuse 2013–2015 3.1 0.1 3.0 0.2 5.0 0.4 5.3 0.3 3.3 0.3 2.0 0.2 2012–2014 3.3 0.1 3.3 0.2 5.3 0.3 5.6 0.3 3.5 0.3 2.0 0.2 2011–2013 3.5 0.1 3.5 0.2 5.9 0.3...

Treatment Category and Year Unweighted N (sample) Weighted N (population) Percent S.E. Needed treatment for alcohol use 2015 1,569 4,749,820 6.4 0.2 2014 1,488 4,842,959 6.6 0.2 2013 1,710 5,071,922 6.9 0.3 2012 1,902 5,445,202 7.4 0.3 2011 1,935 5,315,542 7.3 0.3 2010 2,086 5,279,373 7.2 0.3 2009 2,149 5,479,053 7.4 0.3 2008 2,223 5,981,709 8.2 0.3 2007 2,117 4,982,691...

Un nuevo estudio avalado por los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud demuestra que las personas con trastorno por consumo de alcohol (o AUD en inglés) tienen menos probabilidades de recibir medicamentos antivirales para la hepatitis C, a pesar de que las guías actuales recomiendan el tratamiento antiviral independientemente del consumo de alcohol. El tratamiento antiviral de acción directa es altamente...

Treatment Category and Year Age 15-44 (Total) 15-17 18-20 21-25 26-34 35-44 Percent S.E. Percent S.E. Percent S.E. Percent S.E. Percent S.E. Percent S.E. Needed treatment for alcohol use 2013–2015 nc nc nc nc nc nc nc nc nc nc nc nc 2012–2014 7.0 0.2 5.6 0.3 10.4 0.5 11.2 0.3 7.6 0.4 4.4 0.3 2011–2013 7.2 0.2 6.1 0.3...

Here are some recommendations for reducing alcohol-related stigma How certain words are used to describe alcohol-related problems and the people who are affected by them perpetuate stigma. Stigma is a significant barrier in many people’s willingness to seek help for alcohol problems and can affect how they are treated in all aspects of life, including availability and quality of care...

Alcohol Epidemiologic Data Directory The Alcohol Epidemiologic Data Directory [ PDF] is compiled by the Alcohol Epidemiologic Data System (AEDS). The directory is a current listing of surveys and other relevant data suitable for epidemiologic research on alcohol. Most data sets described in this document are national in scope. In some cases, however, select specialized data sets may be included...

We can help alleviate the stigma associated with alcohol-related conditions by consistently using non-pejorative, non-stigmatizing, person-first language to describe these concerns and the people who are affected by them. Keep in mind that some words that are commonly used in society, such as “alcoholic” and “alcohol abuse,” can be stigmatizing.

A concept describes the basic purpose, scope, and objectives of a potential solicitation of grants or contracts. Most frequently, the concept will be developed into a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) or Request for Proposals (RFP) — initiatives to stimulate research in a well-defined scientific area in order to accomplish specific program objectives. A concept clearance is the process by...

The majority of the research monographs are based on papers presented at NIAAA-sponsored conferences on a topic. Each monograph reviews and analyzes studies conducted by alcohol researchers as well as investigators conducting research germane to the area on which the monograph focuses. The NIAAA Research Monographs are available through The SALIS Collection. Research Monograph No. 37: Alcohol Use Among American...

Combining alcohol with certain medications, particularly those with sedative effects, can increase the risk of adverse events, including falls, driving accidents, and fatal overdoses.