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Note: This document is an archived feature. View the Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2024-2028 at https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/about-niaaa/strategic-plan-fiscal-years-2024-… As scientific advances continue to expand our understanding of how alcohol affects human health and point to new ways to address alcohol-related harm, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has released its 2017-2021 strategic plan for research. The new plan serves...

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This article was first published in NIAAA Spectrum Volume 16, Issue 2 . Scientists at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) have identified brain pathways that may coordinate an animal’s response to potentially traumatic situations. Understanding where and how neural circuits mediate such functions—and how they could malfunction—may provide clues about their role in trauma-related and stress-related...

May 29, 2024

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has released Advancing Alcohol Research to Promote Health and Well-Being , the Institute’s Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2024-2028. The plan charts a course for the next five years and outlines the goals and priorities that will guide NIAAA’s research through a dynamic balance of basic, translational, and clinical research relevant...

The NIAAA is the lead agency for U.S. research on the causes, consequences, prevention and treatment of alcohol use disorder and alcohol-related problems.

Research shows that alcohol use and misuse among women are increasing. While alcohol misuse by anyone presents serious public health concerns, women who drink have a higher risk of certain alcohol-related problems compared to men.

Muchos anticipamos las celebraciones de fin de año, pero estas fiestas también son momentos en los que algunas personas suelen beber más allá de sus límites en comparación con otras épocas del año. Algunas personas tendrán consecuencias negativas como peleas, caídas o accidentes de tráfico. Los mitos perduran A pesar de los posibles peligros, siguen existiendo mitos sobre el consumo...

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...

Summer is a season of sunny days, vacations, and outdoor activities, such as backyard gatherings, swimming, and hiking. Summer activities and events may involve alcohol, so it’s important to understand the risks . Alcohol can impair a person’s ability to perceive and respond to changes in their environment. This is particularly a concern in situations that require attention and coordination...

Of the 98,457 liver disease deaths among people ages 12 and older in 2022, 46.0% involved alcohol. Among males, 60,412 liver disease deaths occurred, with 48.6% involving alcohol. Among females, 38,063 liver disease deaths occurred, with 41.8% involving alcohol. 1 Among all cirrhosis deaths in 2019, 50.3% were alcohol related. The percentage of alcohol-associated cirrhosis deaths was highest (at 80.9%)...

Target Audience The NIAAA Core Resource on Alcohol CME/CE activities provide CME/CE credit for healthcare professionals including physicians, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, and psychologists, as well as other healthcare professionals whose licensing boards accept APA or AMA credits. Others may earn a certificate of completion. Joint Accreditation Statement In support of improving patient care, CME/CE activities offered have been planned...

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...

Beber demasiado, en una sola ocasión o con el tiempo, puede tener graves consecuencias para su salud. Así puede afectar el alcohol a su cuerpo: Cerebro: El alcohol interfiere con las vías de comunicación del cerebro y puede afectar la forma en que el cerebro se ve y funciona. Estas interrupciones pueden cambiar el estado de ánimo y el comportamiento...

Drinking too much – on a single occasion or over time – can take a serious toll on your health. Here’s how alcohol can affect your body: Brain: Alcohol interferes with the brain’s communication pathways, and can affect the way the brain looks and works. These disruptions can change mood and behavior, and make it harder to think clearly and...