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Advisory Council

The National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism advises and makes recommendations to the Secretary, HHS; the Director, NIH; and the Director, NIAAA; on research program and policy matters in the field of alcohol abuse and alcoholism. The Council comprises 18 members appointed by the Secretary and 5 nonvoting ex-officio members: the HHS Secretary; the NIH Director; the NIAAA...

Contingency Management

Contingency management is an intervention in which incentives are provided when abstinence from alcohol or drugs is biologically confirmed.

Core Resource on Alcohol

Helping Your Patients with Alcohol-Related Problems. Alcohol contributes to more than 200 health conditions and about 99,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. Yet alcohol-related risks often go unaddressed in healthcare settings.

Información sobre el consumo de alcohol entre menores de edad

El consumo de alcohol entre menores de edad es un problema de salud pública grave en Estados Unidos. El alcohol es la sustancia más utilizada entre los jóvenes en Estados Unidos, y puede ponerlos en enormes riesgos de salud y seguridad. Las consecuencias del consumo de alcohol entre menores pueden afectar a todas las personas, independientemente de su edad o...

Fall Semester—A Time for Parents To Discuss the Risks of College Drinking

The first 6 weeks of freshman year are a vulnerable time for harmful and underage college drinking and alcohol-related consequences because of student expectations and social pressures at the start of the academic year. Research shows that students who abstain from drinking often do so because their parents discussed alcohol use and its adverse consequences with them.

El alcohol y los adultos jóvenes de 18 a 25 años

Prevalencia del consumo de alcohol Prevalencia del consumo de alcohol en el último mes Según la Encuesta Nacional sobre la Salud y el Consumo de Drogas (NSDUH, por su sigla en inglés) de 2023, un total de 16.9 millones de adultos jóvenes de 18 a 25 años (el 49.6% en este grupo de edad) informaron que consumieron alcohol en el...

Alcohol and the Human Body

Of the 96,610 liver disease deaths among people ages 12 and older in 2023, 44.5% (43,004 deaths) involved alcohol. Among males, 58,846 liver disease deaths occurred, with 47.0% (27,684 deaths) involving alcohol. Among females, 37,764 liver disease deaths occurred, with 40.6% (15,319) involving alcohol. 1 Of the 56,975 cirrhosis deaths among people of all ages in 2023, 50.3% (28,632 deaths)...

College Drinking

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. Learn more... Visit NIAAA's site CollegeDrinkingPrevention.gov -- your one-stop resource for comprehensive research-based information on issues related to alcohol abuse and binge drinking among college students Read NIAAA's fact sheet...

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...

El tratamiento del consumo de alcohol en los Estados Unidos

Prevalencia de tratamiento por consumo de alcohol en el último año Personas de 12 años y más Según la Encuesta Nacional sobre la Salud y el Consumo de Drogas (NSDUH, por su sigla en inglés) de 2023, un total de 2.3 millones de personas de 12 años y más que presentaron trastorno por consumo de alcohol (AUD, por su sigla...

Offices and Divisions

NIAAA is made up of five divisions and four offices. An organizational chart is available here. Office of the Director, NIAAA NIAAA Director: Dr. George F. Koob NIAAA Deputy Director: Dr. Patricia A. Powell The Office of the Director leads the Institute by setting research and programmatic priorities and coordinating cross-cutting initiatives. The Office includes: Office of Extramural Activities, Director...

Applying for Extramural Grants

This webpage provides information about grant applications, the peer review process, and understanding how applications are selected for funding. When submitting a grant application to NIAAA, extramural researchers can find instructions in the Notice of Funding Opportunity to which they are applying. NIH Grants Process NIH Grants Process Overview Learn about the steps required for an application to proceed from...

Laboratory of Biophotonics and Quantum Biology

The goal of the Laboratory of Biophotonics and Quantum Biology (LBQB) is to develop advanced imaging and spectroscopy techniques for studying protein-protein interaction under physiological conditions and for developing second-generation biosensors. We are particularly interested in developing new tools and approaches using fluorescent proteins for studying proteins that modulate synaptic behavior. Techniques used in LBQB include two-photon laser scanning confocal...

Mental Health Issues: Alcohol Use Disorder and Common Co-occurring Conditions

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) frequently occurs with other mental health disorders, and vice versa. Primary care providers and other clinicians are well positioned to identify these conditions, make informed clinical decisions, and refer patients to specialists, thereby improving treatment outcomes.

Training Resources

NIAAA NIAAA Centers and Training Working Group Roster NIAAA Institutional Research Training Programs NIAAA T32 and T35 Supplemental Information NIAAA Conference Grants NIH Career Development Kiosk (K Kiosk) Fellowship Kiosk (F Kiosk) NIH Grant Career Timeline NIH Grants Basics (Office of Extramural Research) NIH Grants Process Overview (Office of Extramural Research) NIH How to Apply - Video Tutorials (Office of...

AGENDA - CRAN Joint Advisory Council Meeting May 8, 2024

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE AGENDA 12 thJOINT MEETING (11 th CRAN) OF THE NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM, NATIONAL CANCER ADVISORY BOARD, AND THE NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON DRUG ABUSE WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024 OPEN TO...

Accessibility

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) is committed to making the information available on our website accessible to all. If you use special adaptive equipment to access the Web and encounter problems when using our site, please email us at niaaaweb-r@exchange.nih.gov, and we will attempt to provide the information to you in a suitable format. It would...

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NIAAA Concept Clearance

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...

NIAAA-Funded Research Centers

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...
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