Feature
Sober-Curious Young Americans May Be Changing the Conversation Around Alcohol
According to data from the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 68% of adults ages 21 and older in the United States drink alcohol. At the same time, researchers believe that the recent “sober-curious” movement may be encouraging some people to reevaluate their relationship with alcohol and the impact that drinking can have on their health.
News from the Field
Study Confirms Real-World Reliability of a Key Tool for Alcohol Screening
Scientists supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism have conducted a study to examine the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test–Consumption’s (AUDIT-C) reliability in real-world conditions.
Noteworthy
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Publishes New Strategic Plan
In the spring of 2024, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism released its strategic plan for fiscal years 2024–2028, Advancing Alcohol Research to Promote Health and Well-Being.
NIAAA@Work
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Trainees Host Research Symposium
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s (NIAAA) Trainee Engagement Committee convened for the NIAAA 3rd Annual Trainee Research Symposium on June 4–5, 2024.
Spotlight
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Efforts Gain Traction at National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
A year after the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) announced the selection of Dawn Wayman, M.H.S., as the institute’s first Scientific Diversity Officer, NIAAA continues to advance the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility both internally and in its scientific programs.
