NIAAA Spectrum: Blackouts —Drowning Memories With Alcohol
Alcohol-induced memory loss for events that transpired while intoxicated —also known as a blackout —has achieved pop culture notoriety in recent years through social media and other outlets, especially among young adults. Given the focus on blackouts, a sober look at this all too common but dangerous consequence of alcohol misuse is in order.  (Source: NIAAA News)
Source: NIAAA News - April 3, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: groa Source Type: news

Today: FDA, NIAAA, AASLD Workshop: Clinical Trial Design and Endpoints for Alcoholic Hepatitis and other Alcohol-Associated Liver Diseases, March 26-27
Call in information for watching the workshop remotely:  https://collaboration.fda.gov/greatv/ - FDA, NIAAA, AASLD Workshop: Clinical Trial Design and Endpoints for Alcoholic Hepatitis and other Alcohol-Associated Liver Diseases (Source: NIAAA News)
Source: NIAAA News - March 26, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: groa Source Type: news

NIH News: A third of young adults have ridden with an impaired driver, NIH analysis suggests
(Source: NIAAA News)
Source: NIAAA News - March 19, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: groa Source Type: news

Register for the FDA, NIAAA, AASLD Workshop: Clinical Trial Design and Endpoints for Alcoholic Hepatitis and other Alcohol-Associated Liver Diseases, March 26-27
The purpose of thisworkshop is to address challenges related to clinical trial designs and drug development in Alcoholic Associated Liver Disease (AALD) and Alcoholic Hepatitis (AH) including populations to study, endpoints, and diagnostic criteria.  For additional details visit https://niaaa.nih.gov/alcoholic-hepatitis-workshop-fda-niaaa-aasld   (Source: NIAAA News)
Source: NIAAA News - February 21, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: groa Source Type: news

NIAAA Spectrum: NIAAA Scientists Provide More Evidence that Binge Drinking May Indicate Vulnerability to Alcohol Use Disorder
An NIAAA study shows that people who drink socially and have certain risk factors for alcohol use disorder (AUD) self-administer more alcohol and at a faster rate during a single laboratory session of alcohol consumption than people at low risk for developing AUD. Participants with all three risk factors evaluated in this study —being male, having a family history of AUD, and having higher impulsivity behaviors—had the highest rates of binge drinking. The findings suggest that people at risk for AUD have different drinking patterns than those at low risk. (Source: NIAAA News)
Source: NIAAA News - February 15, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Kimberly Source Type: news

NIAAA Spectrum: Anti-Smoking Medication May Reduce Alcohol Craving
Varenicline, an anti-smoking medication, may reduce craving for alcohol in people who drink heavily and for people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who are also depressed, according to two recent studies. The research, funded by NIAAA and led by Sherry McKee, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, provides more evidence that varenicline may be a potential treatment for AUD. (Source: NIAAA News)
Source: NIAAA News - February 15, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Kimberly Source Type: news

NIH releases first dataset from unprecedented study of adolescent brain development
More than 7,500 children recruited for study to date; data available for first 4,500 (Source: NIAAA News)
Source: NIAAA News - February 13, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: groa Source Type: news

Join us for a Teleconference on FASD Prevalence - February 14
Teleconference on New Study -- Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Among U.S. Children What:NIAAA is holding a call to discuss the findings and implications of the Feb. 6 study on FASD prevalence that appeared in theJournal of the American Medical Association. (Source: NIAAA News)
Source: NIAAA News - February 8, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: groa Source Type: news

Join us for a Teleconference on FASD Prevalence among US Children -- Feb. 14, 2 pm
Teleconference on New Study -- Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Among U.S. Children What:NIAAA is holding a call to discuss the findings and implications of the Feb. 6 study on FASD prevalence that appeared in theJournal of the American Medical Association. (Source: NIAAA News)
Source: NIAAA News - February 8, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: groa Source Type: news

Study of first-graders shows fetal alcohol spectrum disorders prevalent in US communities
NIH-funded research examined over 6,000 children to determine prevalence of FASD ranged from 1.1 to 5 percent  (Source: NIAAA News)
Source: NIAAA News - February 5, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: groa Source Type: news

Volunteers wanted for Research Study on Alcohol Use Disorder looking at reducing craving for alcohol
NIAAA seeks volunteers for a research study on alcohol use disorder aimed at reducing craving for alcohol.Background: Hormones are naturally occurring chemicals in the body. Ghrelin is a hormone that stimulates appetite. It may also stimulate alcohol cravings and use. Researchers want to learn more about alcohol cravings and test if a drug that blocks ghrelin lowers alcohol cravings.    (Source: NIAAA News)
Source: NIAAA News - January 31, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: groa Source Type: news

Advisory Council to Meet February 8
The National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism advises and makes recommendations on research program and policy matters in the field of alcohol abuse and alcoholism.The next scheduled meeting is February 8, 2018.  The location is the  Terrace Level Conference Rooms, 5635 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852.View the Agenda atwww.niaaa.nih.gov/about-niaaa/our-work/advisory-council/advisory-council-agenda-february-8-2018 (Source: NIAAA News)
Source: NIAAA News - January 30, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: groa Source Type: news

NIH study shows steep increase in rate of alcohol-related ER visits
Increases were larger among females than males, providing more evidence of narrowing gender gaps in alcohol-related harms in the U.S. (Source: NIAAA News)
Source: NIAAA News - January 12, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Kimberly Source Type: news

Join us for Drugs & Alcohol Chat Day, January 22
Join us for the 11th annual Drugs& Alcohol Chat Day, a web chat between teens and scientists to be held on January 22, during  National Drug and  Alcohol Facts Week®, which runs from January 22–28, 2018.  (Source: NIAAA News)
Source: NIAAA News - January 3, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: groa Source Type: news