National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

July 14, 2020

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created an environment that is particularly problematic for individuals with alcohol and substance use disorders (ASUD), according to physician scientists at the National Institutes of Health. In a commentary now online in the American Journal of Psychiatry , the researchers liken the global coronavirus emergency to a “perfect storm,” with dire consequences for ASUD prevention...

Mon, 07/20/2020 - 12:00

NIAAA-funded scientists report that early life dietary choline supplements improve some of the cognitive and behavioral symptoms associated with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) four years after treatment ended. The results of this study suggest that choline treatment during an important time window during early childhood can alter brain development in a way that produces lasting therapeutic behavioral effects for...

Mike Hilton, Ph.D. Reissuance of PA-18-390, PA-18-391, and PA-18-413 Purpose The purpose of this announcement is to replace a series of recently expired Program Announcements in order to communicate the broad scope of research topics of interest to the Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Advancing knowledge about the epidemiology of...

Bill Dunty, PhD; Elizabeth Powell, PhD; Tatiana Balachova, PhD; and Deidra Roach, MD NIAAA FASD Working Group Concept Clearance Purpose The purpose of this concept is to support research that advances interventions for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and prevention approaches to reduce prenatal alcohol exposure and the incidence of FASD. Background Prenatal alcohol exposure is a leading preventable cause...

Kathy Jung, Ph.D., Mark Egli, Ph.D., Gary Murray, Ph.D. Reissuance of PAR 17 170 Alcohol Research Resource Awards (R24, Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Purpose The purpose of the Resource-Related Research Projects (R24, clinical trial not allowed) grant mechanism is to support investigator-initiated research resource projects that will provide resources to other investigators who conduct biomedical research appropriate to the mission...

Andras Orosz, Ph.D. with contributions from: Changhai Cui, Ph.D., I-Jen Castle, Ph.D., and Deidra Roach, M.D. Alcohol and Aging (R01, R21; New concept addressing a priority area of the 2017-2021 NIAAA Strategic Plan) Purpose The purpose of this Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) is to promote research to improve our understanding of the effects of alcohol consumption on aging across...

Thursday, September 10, 2020, 1:00 pm EDT to Thursday, September 10, 2020, 5:15 pm EDT

The 155th meeting of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism will be held virtually on September 10, 2020. You can view the agenda now and we will share the webcast link when it is available.

As a tribute to Dr. Jack Mendelson's remarkable contributions to the field of clinical alcohol research, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism established this honorary lecture series. Each year, the series features a lecture by an outstanding alcohol investigator whose clinical research makes a substantial contribution to our understanding of: Susceptibility to alcohol use disorder Alcohol's effects on...

August 19, 2020

CollegeAIM stays in-step with latest college alcohol intervention research. Since it was first launched in 2015, the CollegeAIM (Alcohol Intervention Matrix) guide and website has provided research-based information to help college officials address harmful and underage student drinking by identifying effective alcohol interventions. Developed by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, part of the National Institutes of Health...

Thursday, October 8, 2020, 1:00 pm EDT

Join us for a webinar on NIH-supported research on substance abuse prevention for youth in indigenous communities. Check this site for updates on how to view the webinar, or follow us on Twitter @niaaanews ; and Instagram @niaaanews Videocast link: https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=38651

Thu, 08/20/2020 - 12:00

Prenatal alcohol exposure is a leading preventable cause of birth defects and neurodevelopmental abnormalities in the United States. It can lead to learning, memory, and impulsivity problems in both children and adults. In a new study conducted with mice, NIAAA scientists report that specific changes in a brain circuit involved in learning and decision making could underlie some of the...

NIH-funded study provides hope for better disease prediction. What : An international team of scientists supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the NIH, has identified a novel association between the gene FAF2 and a reduced risk for alcohol-associated liver cirrhosis (ALC) in people who drink heavily. Also confirmed by the study were four...

Virtual Meeting Table of Contents NIAAA BUDGET DIRECTOR'S ACTIVITIES NIAAA COMMITMENT TO REDRESSING INEQUITITES IN THE RESEARCH COMMUNITY NIAAA COVID-19 RESPONSE STAFF TRANSITIONS RECENTLY ISSUED FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS NOTABLE NIAAA STAFF ACTIVITIES WHAT'S AHEAD? NIH RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS NIAAA COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITIES NIAAA BUDGET Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 In FY 2020, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) received a total of $41.6...

Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 12:00 pm EDT to Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 3:00 pm EDT

Recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder: A Virtual Roundtable Discussion of a New NIAAA Research Definition Purpose: To disseminate NIAAA's new research definition of recovery to the alcohol treatment field as well as to other pertinent key stakeholders. Date: Wednesday September 30, 2020, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET To Join: Click on Webex link: https://nih.webex.com/nih/j.php?MTID=m68e6df0511a2912513c8db5b6ccfbd9e Meeting Number: 126 873...

Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 1:00 pm EDT to Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 4:00 pm EDT

OBJECTIVES To enhance the understanding on the burden of alcohol use and alcohol-associated liver disease in the United States To enhance understanding of the concomitant mental health and substance use disorders among patients with alcohol use and alcohol-associated liver disease To bridge the clinical gaps in the alcohol-associated liver disease diagnosis, management and clinical trial design To disseminate the NIAAA-sponsored...

September 2, 2021

Each fall, nearly 20 million young adults begin college, with nearly 12 million attending full time. 1 The first six weeks of freshman year are a particularly vulnerable time for underage college drinking, harmful drinking, and alcohol-related consequences. Student expectations and social pressures at the start of the academic year contribute to this vulnerability. Additionally, due to widespread virtual classes...