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National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

160th Meeting of the NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM May 10, 2022
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM AGENDA 160th Meeting of the NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM Tuesday, May 10, 2022 OPEN SESSION NIH VIDEOCAST 12:30 CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS Dr. George Koob 12:45 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Dr. George Koob 1:30 COUNCIL DISCUSSION Council Members 2:00 BREAK...
162nd Meeting of the NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM Thursday, February 9, 2023
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM AGENDA 162nd Meeting of the NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM NIH VIDEOCAST Thursday, February 9, 2023 Time Activities Presenters 12:45 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Announcement of retiring Advisory Council Members o Dr. Jill Becker o Dr. Connie Horgan...
164th Meeting of the NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM Thursday, September 7, 2023
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM AGENDA 164th Meeting of the NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM Thursday, September 7, 2023 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Hybrid meeting: Conference Room A-C, 6700B Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD. P lease contact rv.srinivas@nih.gov if you...
Reacción de rubor al alcohol: ¿por qué beber alcohol lo hace sonrojar?
Algunas personas que beben alcohol experimentan un fenómeno desagradable llamado reacción de rubor al alcohol ( alcohol flush reaction). La característica principal de la reacción es enrojecimiento o rubor facial, pero también puede ir acompañada de urticaria, náuseas, presión arterial baja, empeoramiento del asma o un episodio de migraña. Es importante saber que la reacción de rubor al alcohol está...
165th Meeting of the NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM Thursday, February 8, 2024
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM AGENDA 165th Meeting of the NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM Thursday, February 8th, 2024 Videoconference https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=53825 12:00 PM to 4:20 PM EDT: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (NIH VIDEOCAST) 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Dr. George Koob 12:15...
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Launches National Initiative to Prevent Underage Drinking - Governors' Spouses Form Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free

The little-known but alarming facts surrounding alcohol consumption by children ages 9 to 15 have prompted more than 25 Governors' Spouses to join forces and put this issue on the national agenda. Today they launched Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free, a multi-year, public-private partnership focused on preventing the use of alcohol by children, funded by the National Institute on...

The importance of alcohol screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment in closing the alcohol use disorder treatment gap
This article was first published in NIAAA Spectrum Volume 15, Issue 2. Decades of research have firmly established the importance of asking primary care patients about their alcohol use, providing brief advice about reducing alcohol misuse, and referring them to appropriate alcohol treatments, as necessary. Studies consistently find that these practices, known collectively as alcohol screening, brief intervention, and referral...
Scientific Director for the Division of Intramural Clinical and Biological Research selected for the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
This article was first published in NIAAA Spectrum Volume 15, Issue 3. David Lovinger, Ph.D., has been selected as the Scientific Director for the Division of Intramural Clinical and Biological Research at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Dr. Lovinger obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona and his Ph.D. in psychology from Northwestern University...
NIAAA Director's Report on Institute Activities to the 122nd Meeting of the National Advisory Council on alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - September 17, 2009

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...

Human "Brain Bank" Tissue for Alcohol Research

To facilitate alcohol-related research, NIAAA is currently supporting the collection of autopsied human brain tissue from individuals with alcohol use disorder and from controls for distribution to qualified alcohol research investigators. Tissue collection and distribution is provided by the Brain Tissue Resource Center (BTRC), University of Sydney, Australia. The goal of the "brain bank" is to provide human brain tissue...

Epi-Genetic Modulators of Fear Extinction in Alcohol Dependence
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Doctors at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) seek healthy volunteers 21-65 years of age to participate in a study researching if alcohol dependence and early life stress affect the ability to learn to feel calm. All study-related tests and procedures are provided at no cost to you. Compensation may be provided. Study highlights include: 2 day, 1...
Alcoholic Hepatitis Workshop - FDA, NIAAA, AASLD
March 26-27, 2018 Food and Drug Administration Great Room – White Oak Campus 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD Link for watching the workshop remotely: https://collaboration.fda.gov/greatv/ Home General Info Agenda Accommodations and Logistics Contact Registration Our Sponsors General Information Clinical Trial Design and Endpoints for Alcoholic Hepatitis and other Alcohol-Associated Liver Diseases Link for watching the workshop remotely: https://collaboration.fda.gov/greatv/...
Alcohol and Aging Concept Clearance (2020 NOSI)

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...

Alcohol Interventions for Young Adults for Healthcare Professionals
The period after high school is a transitional time. Many young adults have greater freedom and independence, and they take on more responsibility as they enter the next chapter of their lives. During this time, young adults may have an increased vulnerability for alcohol misuse and alcohol use disorder. Healthcare professionals play an important role in addressing alcohol misuse in...
Kaiser Permanente Northern California Alcohol Registry
Raye Z. Litten, Ph.D./ Acting Director, Division of Treatment and Recovery Acquisition Type/Actions The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) requests approval from the NIAAA Advisory Council to allow Kaiser Permanente of Northern California (KPNC) to submit a contract proposal in response to a sole-source request for proposal. This acquisition, for other than full and open competition, is...
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