Washington, D.C.
Latest update Winter 2019
A non-profit advocacy group comprised of organizations supporting the mission and research being conducted by NIAAA.
Latest update · Winter 2019
Friends of NIAAA is dedicated to supporting NIAAA in its work to reduce alcohol-related problems and will highlight and disseminate the findings of NIAAA’s programs and help to develop policies in the areas set out on our About Us page.
The Winter 2019 issue can be viewed at spectrum.niaaa.nih.gov.
NIAAA webzineSpectrumWinter 2019 issue
Our next event
Stay tuned for our Spring 2019 briefing!
The four program areas recorded on the Friends of NIAAA activities page.
01
After lowering its profile as the Scientific Management Review Board (SMRB) considered merging the NIAAA with NIDA into a new addiction institute, NIAAA needs to be reintroduced to the public, policy makers, healthcare providers and other stakeholders.
02
Friends of NIAAA will educate policy makers and other stakeholders about the science behind the alcohol problems. This education can be executed through the dissemination of a quarterly newsletter and relevant fact sheets.
03
Friends of NIAAA will sponsor at least 2 briefings annually to inform policy makers of the gaps and advances in the science and practice of treating and preventing alcohol problem.
04
Friends of NIAAA will advocate and support policies that positively impact the NIAAA budget, the research workforce and the advancement of basic and translational science.
Dated notices published by the Friends of NIAAA, newest first.
Winter 2019
The Winter 2019 issue of NIAAA’s webzine Spectrum is now available online. It can be viewed here.
Spring 2018
The Spring 2018 issue of NIAAA’s webzine Spectrum is now available online. It can be viewed here.
Fact sheet
Check out the newly revised NIAAA Holiday Drinking Fact Sheet available here.
September 2017
The September 2017 issue of the NIAAA’s magazine Spectrum is now available online. Check out the latest issue here.
Publication
NIAAA Releases “Treatment for Alcohol Problems: Finding and Getting Help.” Find the press release and full publication here.
The documents and records held on this site.
Document
Kind
Extent
Governing document
Articles 1–10
Governance summary
Six sections
Member roster
20 organizations
Dues schedule
Four annual tiers
Briefing record
Two briefings, 2014
Organization profile
Four policy areas
Membership questions
Erika Miller, Friends of NIAAA’s Secretary/Treasurer, at [email protected] or at (202) 484-1100.
The organization
Principal office
The principal office of the Friends is located in the District of Columbia.
Annual meeting
The entire membership of the Friends convenes at least once annually in person to conduct the business of the coalition and meet with the NIAAA Director.