National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Comprehensive Alcohol Research Centers (P60) and Specialized Alcohol Research Centers (P50) NIAAA has released its Notice of Funding Opportunities for their Center Programs: NIAAA has established a nationwide program of Alcohol Research Centers. The Alcohol Research Centers Program complements and is interrelated with all other research support mechanisms and scientific activities that investigate the causes, diagnosis, treatment, control, prevention, and...

The football playoffs are here and the Big Game is one of the biggest sporting events in the United States. This is the day that many people will get together with family and friends to root for their team.

A Wearable Alcohol Biosensor - A Second Challenge Note: The Second Biosensor Challenge submission period ended May 15, 2017. Video: Watch the Biosensor Challenge Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frD2xRhoapc 1 st Prize: $200,000 2 nd Prize: $100,000 The Challenge: To produce a prototype of a sleek, unobtrusive wearable capable of monitoring blood alcohol, non-invasively, and in real time. Such a device would...

This article was first published in NIAAA Spectrum Volume 16, Issue 2 . Underage drinking and alcohol misuse by young adults are serious public health concerns in the United States. The 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found that 15.1% of people ages 12 to 20 and 50.2% of people ages 18 to 25 reported drinking alcohol...

As we move from January to February, some people’s motivation to keep their New Year’s resolutions starts to wane. But it’s a good idea to be mindful of how alcohol can adversely affect our health all year long.

Graduación Antes de que sus hijos celebren su graduación de secundaria, hable con ellos sobre cómo mantener los eventos libres del consumo de alcohol. ¡Puede salvar una vida! Ninguna cantidad de consumo de alcohol entre menores de edad es segura. Y sabemos que el consumo de alcohol entre menores de edad puede llevar a consumir demasiado alcohol, lo que puede...

This article was first published in NIAAA Spectrum Volume 14, Issue 2. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than half of Americans ages 18 and older reported drinking alcohol in the past month, and about a quarter of this same group reported past-month binge drinking. To help adults who drink alcohol to better understand...

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Initial Review Group (IRG) reviews grant and cooperative agreement applications and contract proposals for research projects and for research and training activities in areas of clinical, treatment, and health services research, and in the areas of biochemistry, physiology, and medicine. NIAAA Study Sections and Special Emphasis Panels meetings are closed in accordance...

Harmful and underage college drinking are significant public health problems, and they exact an enormous toll on the intellectual and social lives of students on campuses across the United States. Drinking at college has become a ritual that students often see as an integral part of their higher education experience. Many students come to college with established drinking habits, and the college environment can exacerbate the problem.

You’ve probably seen this warning on medicines you’ve taken. The danger is real. Mixing alcohol with certain medications can cause nausea and vomiting, headaches, drowsiness, fainting, or loss of coordination. It also can put you at risk for internal bleeding, heart problems, and difficulties in breathing. In addition to these dangers, alcohol can make a medication less effective or even useless, or it may make the medication harmful or toxic to your body.

Events such as Dry January and Sober October, as well as the broader sober curious movement, are rapidly gaining popularity, especially among Millennials.

NIAAA promotes advancement in several critical research areas with special programs and by participating on select committees. Priority research areas include: Medications Development NIAAA’s Medications Development Program focuses on expanding safe and effective medication options for those suffering from alcohol use disorders and alcohol induced organ damage. The Medications Development Program offers funding grants and contracts to academic research institutions...

A hangover refers to a set of symptoms that occur as a consequence of excessive alcohol use. Typical symptoms include fatigue, weakness, thirst, headache, muscle aches, nausea, stomach pain, vertigo, sensitivity to light and sound, anxiety, irritability, sweating, and increased blood pressure.

Alcohol-related problems exact an immense toll on individuals, families, and communities. In the United States, more than 178,000 people die per year from alcohol misuse, making alcohol a leading preventable cause of death. 1 From the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019 through 2021, alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 38%, far outpacing previous increases of around 2% per year...

El verano suele ser una temporada maravillosa para las actividades al aire libre y para pasar un poco más de tiempo con familiares y amigos. Para algunas personas, estas actividades incluyen consumir de bebidas con alcohol. Este verano, tome medidas para proteger su salud y la de sus seres queridos. Los nadadores pueden pasarse de la raya Más muertes por...

With small, incremental steps, you can create and support a better system of care for your patients with alcohol-related problems.

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.

Are you a risky drinker? Nearly 70% of American adults drink alcohol and nearly 1/3 of them engage in problem drinking at some point in their lives. Produced by HBO Documentary Films and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) of the National Institutes of Health, Risky Drinking is a no-holds-barred look at a national epidemic through the...

The holidays are a time for celebration and alcohol is often present at festive gatherings. Despite all good plans, people may consume alcohol more than they intended.

NEW! Posted on May 2, 2024 Surveillance Report #121 [ PDF ]: Apparent Per Capita Alcohol Consumption: National, State, and Regional Trends, 1977–2022 (Slater, Megan E.; Alpert, Hillel R.) April 2024 Examines trends in apparent alcohol consumption in the United States. Findings are based on alcoholic beverage sales data, collected from the States or the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association...