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Department of health and human Services u National Institutes of Health NIAAA Newsletter featuring information from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National AlcoholScreening Day (NASD)Thursday, April 8th.For information about registering to host NASDevents, visit www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDNASD is supported byNIAAA and the Substanceental HealthServices Administration(SAMHSA), in partnershipwith Screening for MentalHealth, Inc.For details see the NASDWeb site or contact Sarah 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 Contents moves toFishers LaneAlcohol Screening DPersonnel NewsBingeDrinking DefinedNew PublicationsÕs GuideWins AwardCalendar of Events O n January 16, 2004,theNational Institute on AlcoholAbuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)relocated its administrative and extra-mural offices to 5635 Fishers Lane in Rockville, Maryland. The newlyconstructed building features expandedovcations capacities. The NIAAA officescomprise the entire second and thirfloors of the five-story facility. NIAAA Director T.K. Li, M.D. said,w building is a welcome upgradeextramural programs in one location.Ó, NIAAAÕs intramuralresearchers will move next door intow location will improve communicationsacross our intramural and extramuraldivisions and help us to fulfill NIAAAÕs A Smooth Transition ÒThere are many bonuses to our newlocation,Ó said Stephen Long, NIAAAExecutive Officer, who spearheaded WINTER 2004 Number 3 NIAAA Moves to Fishers Lane First Phase of Transition to New Buildings negotiations during the buildingÕsconstruction. ÒThe site is part of animportant zone of new developmentaround the Twinbrook Metro, which isnearby. A parking garage is convenientlythere are plans for bringing restaurants, agym, and other added features right into Mr. Long praised the NIAAA staffÕssmoothly as possible. ÒSpecial thanks goto Dave Orchard and all the staff whothelogisticsof the relocation process,Ó said New Address numbers remain the same. For mailingpurposes, the new address is: 5635 Fishers Lane MSC 9304 Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304 However, for Fed-Ex, UPS, and deliv-and zip are Rockville, MD 20852. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES A view of NIAAAÕs new home at 5635 Fishers Lane in Rockville, Maryland. To the right is thecorner of 5625 Fishers Lane, the building that will house the NIAAA intramural pr NIAAA Council Approves Definition of Binge Drinking n February 5, 2004, the NIAAANational Advisory Council approvedthe following definition/statement: A ÒbingeÓ is a pattern of drinkingalcohol that brings blood alcoholconcentration (BAC) to 0.08 grampercent or above. For the typicaladult, this pattern corresponds to consuming 5 or more drinks(male), or 4 or more drinks (female),in about 2 hours. Binge drinking is clearly dangerous for the drinkerand for society. ¥ In the above definition, a ÒdrinkÓrefers to half an ounce of alcohol(e.g., one 12-oz. beer, one 5-oz. ¥ Binge drinking is distinct from ÒriskyÓbetween .05 gram percent and .08gram percent) and a ÒbenderÓ (2 ormore days of sustained heavy drinking). ¥ For some individuals (e.g., olderpeople or people taking other drugsor certain medications), the numberof drinks needed to reach a binge-level BAC is loÒtypical adult.Ó ¥ People with risk factors for the devel-opment of alcoholism have increasedrisk with any level of alcoholconsumption, even that below aÒriskyÓ level. ¥ For pregnant women, any drinking ¥ Drinking by persons under the age The CouncilÕs decision was based on ecommendation from a task forcechaired by NIAAA Associate DirectorDr. Mark Goldman. ÒThe task force was charged withdeveloping a recommended definition of Õs future research efforts,Ó said Dr. Lorraine Gunzerath, acting chief,StrategicResearch Planning Branch inNIAAAÕsOffice of Scientific Affairs, whospearheaded the task force report. Taskforce members included Drs. Raul Caetano,Sandra Brown, Kenneth Hoffman, GeorgeKoob, Sean OÕConnor, and KennethSher. The group held a workshopNovember 4Ð5, 2003, to determine theor distinguish it from other patterns of or timeframes; predictivefactors; trajectories; and outcomes. Overthe 2-day workshop, the task force heardinvited presentations in the areas ofneurobiology, physiology, psychology,sociocultural contexts, and measurementissues. After reviewing the presentedmaterial, the members reconvened onFebruary 4, 2004, to produce a consensusdefinition, and submitted their recom-mendation to the full Council for approval. diagnosis, planning, , this second edition is loose-leaf distribution to patients. , the who is concerned of alcoholism. bebidas alcoh—licas con medica-mentos, of highlights the risks of using alcohol tions and lists common with alcohol. 703/312Ð5230. New Publications Assessing Alcohol ProblemsThis volume is a must for clinicians andresearchers concerned with assessingÕ alcohol problems usingpsychometric instruments. Subjectmatter expertseview domains of assessmentÑof treatment such as screening,treatment, andoutcomeÑthat requirdifferent types of instruments, and they describe issues relevant to eacharea. An update of the 1996 AssessingAlcohol Problems: A Guide for Cliniciansand Researcherspresents in one convenient location,samples of more than 70 assessmentinstruments, along with fact sheets, an at-a-glance ÒQuick Referencenstrument Guide,Ó and tables withineach chapter comparing instrumentsused in each domain of treatment.Assessing Alcohol Problemsbound to make page replacement andTwo New Publications in SpanishÑBoth publications are available inquantities to health care providers forAntecedentes de alcoholismo en lafamiliaÑÀEst‡ usted a riesgo?Spanish-language version of A Familyy of AlcoholismÑAre You at Risk?provideswith sources of morinformation for anyoneReacciones peligrosas: Mezclandothe Spanish-language version Harmful Interactions: ixing Alcohol withMedicinestions or herbal prepara-and theirpossible reactions Write to National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Publications DistributionCenter, P.O. Box 10686, Rockville, MD 20849Ð0686. These publications and othermaterials are also available online at http://www.niaaa.nih.gov, or by fax at NIAAA Newsletter 3 NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov Department of health and human Services u National Institutes of Health NIAAA Newsletter featuring information from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National AlcoholScreening Day (NASD)Thursday, April 8th.For information about registering to host NASDevents, visit www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDNASD is supported byNIAAA and the Substanceental HealthServices Administration(SAMHSA), in partnershipwith Screening for MentalHealth, Inc.For details see the NASDWeb site or contact Sarah 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 Contents moves toFishers LaneAlcohol Screening DPersonnel NewsBingeDrinking DefinedNew PublicationsÕs GuideWins AwardCalendar of Events O n January 16, 2004,theNational Institute on AlcoholAbuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)relocated its administrative and extra-mural offices to 5635 Fishers Lane in Rockville, Maryland. The newlyconstructed building features expandedovcations capacities. The NIAAA officescomprise the entire second and thirfloors of the five-story facility. NIAAA Director T.K. Li, M.D. said,w building is a welcome upgradeextramural programs in one location.Ó, NIAAAÕs intramuralresearchers will move next door intow location will improve communicationsacross our intramural and extramuraldivisions and help us to fulfill NIAAAÕs A Smooth Transition ÒThere are many bonuses to our newlocation,Ó said Stephen Long, NIAAAExecutive Officer, who spearheaded WINTER 2004 Number 3 NIAAA Moves to Fishers Lane First Phase of Transition to New Buildings negotiations during the buildingÕsconstruction. ÒThe site is part of animportant zone of new developmentaround the Twinbrook Metro, which isnearby. A parking garage is convenientlythere are plans for bringing restaurants, agym, and other added features right into Mr. Long praised the NIAAA staffÕssmoothly as possible. ÒSpecial thanks goto Dave Orchard and all the staff whothelogisticsof the relocation process,Ó said New Address numbers remain the same. For mailingpurposes, the new address is: 5635 Fishers Lane MSC 9304 Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304 However, for Fed-Ex, UPS, and deliv-and zip are Rockville, MD 20852. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES A view of NIAAAÕs new home at 5635 Fishers Lane in Rockville, Maryland. To the right is thecorner of 5625 Fishers Lane, the building that will house the NIAAA intramural pr Department of health and human Services u National Institutes of Health NIAAA Newsletter featuring information from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National AlcoholScreening Day (NASD)Thursday, April 8th.For information about registering to host NASDevents, visit www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDNASD is supported byNIAAA and the Substanceental HealthServices Administration(SAMHSA), in partnershipwith Screening for MentalHealth, Inc.For details see the NASDWeb site or contact Sarah 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 Contents moves toFishers LaneAlcohol Screening DPersonnel NewsBingeDrinking DefinedNew PublicationsÕs GuideWins AwardCalendar of Events O n January 16, 2004,theNational Institute on AlcoholAbuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)relocated its administrative and extra-mural offices to 5635 Fishers Lane in Rockville, Maryland. The newlyconstructed building features expandedovcations capacities. The NIAAA officescomprise the entire second and thirfloors of the five-story facility. NIAAA Director T.K. Li, M.D. said,w building is a welcome upgradeextramural programs in one location.Ó, NIAAAÕs intramuralresearchers will move next door intow location will improve communicationsacross our intramural and extramuraldivisions and help us to fulfill NIAAAÕs A Smooth Transition ÒThere are many bonuses to our newlocation,Ó said Stephen Long, NIAAAExecutive Officer, who spearheaded WINTER 2004 Number 3 NIAAA Moves to Fishers Lane First Phase of Transition to New Buildings negotiations during the buildingÕsconstruction. ÒThe site is part of animportant zone of new developmentaround the Twinbrook Metro, which isnearby. A parking garage is convenientlythere are plans for bringing restaurants, agym, and other added features right into Mr. Long praised the NIAAA staffÕssmoothly as possible. ÒSpecial thanks goto Dave Orchard and all the staff whothelogisticsof the relocation process,Ó said New Address numbers remain the same. For mailingpurposes, the new address is: 5635 Fishers Lane MSC 9304 Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304 However, for Fed-Ex, UPS, and deliv-and zip are Rockville, MD 20852. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES A view of NIAAAÕs new home at 5635 Fishers Lane in Rockville, Maryland. To the right is thecorner of 5625 Fishers Lane, the building that will house the NIAAA intramural pr NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov Department of health and human Services u National Institutes of Health NIAAA Newsletter featuring information from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National AlcoholScreening Day (NASD)Thursday, April 8th.For information about registering to host NASDevents, visit www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDNASD is supported byNIAAA and the Substanceental HealthServices Administration(SAMHSA), in partnershipwith Screening for MentalHealth, Inc.For details see the NASDWeb site or contact Sarah 1 2 2 3 4 4 Contents moves toFishers LaneAlcohol Screening DPersonnel NewsBingeDrinking DefinedNew PublicationsÕs GuideWins AwardCalendar of Events O n January 16, 2004,theNational Institute on AlcoholAbuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)relocated its administrative and extra-mural offices to 5635 Fishers Lane in Rockville, Maryland. The newlyconstructed building features expandedovcations capacities. The NIAAA officescomprise the entire second and thirfloors of the five-story facility. NIAAA Director T.K. Li, M.D. said,w building is a welcome upgradeextramural programs in one location.Ó, NIAAAÕs intramuralresearchers will move next door intow location will improve communicationsacross our intramural and extramuraldivisions and help us to fulfill NIAAAÕs A Smooth Transition ÒThere are many bonuses to our newlocation,Ó said Stephen Long, NIAAAExecutive Officer, who spearheaded WINTER 2004 Number 3 NIAAA Moves to Fishers Lane First Phase of Transition to New Buildings negotiations during the buildingÕsconstruction. ÒThe site is part of animportant zone of new developmentaround the Twinbrook Metro, which isnearby. A parking garage is convenientlythere are plans for bringing restaurants, agym, and other added features right into Mr. Long praised the NIAAA staffÕssmoothly as possible. ÒSpecial thanks goto Dave Orchard and all the staff whothelogisticsof the relocation process,Ó said New Address numbers remain the same. For mailingpurposes, the new address is: 5635 Fishers Lane MSC 9304 Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304 However, for Fed-Ex, UPS, and deliv-and zip are Rockville, MD 20852. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES A view of NIAAAÕs new home at 5635 Fishers Lane in Rockville, Maryland. To the right is thecorner of 5625 Fishers Lane, the building that will house the NIAAA intramural pr Department of health and human Services u National Institutes of Health NIAAA Newsletter featuring information from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National AlcoholScreening Day (NASD)Thursday, April 8th.For information about registering to host NASDevents, visit www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDNASD is supported byNIAAA and the Substanceental HealthServices Administration(SAMHSA), in partnershipwith Screening for MentalHealth, Inc.For details see the NASDWeb site or contact Sarah 1 2 2 3 4 4 Contents moves toFishers LaneAlcohol Screening DPersonnel NewsBingeDrinking DefinedNew PublicationsÕs GuideWins AwardCalendar of Events O n January 16, 2004,theNational Institute on AlcoholAbuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)relocated its administrative and extra-mural offices to 5635 Fishers Lane in Rockville, Maryland. The newlyconstructed building features expandedovcations capacities. The NIAAA officescomprise the entire second and thirfloors of the five-story facility. NIAAA Director T.K. Li, M.D. said,w building is a welcome upgradeextramural programs in one location.Ó, NIAAAÕs intramuralresearchers will move next door intow location will improve communicationsacross our intramural and extramuraldivisions and help us to fulfill NIAAAÕs A Smooth Transition ÒThere are many bonuses to our newlocation,Ó said Stephen Long, NIAAAExecutive Officer, who spearheaded WINTER 2004 Number 3 NIAAA Moves to Fishers Lane First Phase of Transition to New Buildings negotiations during the buildingÕsconstruction. ÒThe site is part of animportant zone of new developmentaround the Twinbrook Metro, which isnearby. A parking garage is convenientlythere are plans for bringing restaurants, agym, and other added features right into Mr. Long praised the NIAAA staffÕssmoothly as possible. ÒSpecial thanks goto Dave Orchard and all the staff whothelogisticsof the relocation process,Ó said New Address numbers remain the same. For mailingpurposes, the new address is: 5635 Fishers Lane MSC 9304 Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304 However, for Fed-Ex, UPS, and deliv-and zip are Rockville, MD 20852. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES A view of NIAAAÕs new home at 5635 Fishers Lane in Rockville, Maryland. To the right is thecorner of 5625 Fishers Lane, the building that will house the NIAAA intramural pr NIAAA Council Approves Definition of Binge Drinking n February 5, 2004, the NIAAANational Advisory Council approvedthe following definition/statement: A ÒbingeÓ is a pattern of drinkingalcohol that brings blood alcoholconcentration (BAC) to 0.08 grampercent or above. For the typicaladult, this pattern corresponds to consuming 5 or more drinks(male), or 4 or more drinks (female),in about 2 hours. Binge drinking is clearly dangerous for the drinkerand for society. ¥ In the above definition, a ÒdrinkÓrefers to half an ounce of alcohol(e.g., one 12-oz. beer, one 5-oz. ¥ Binge drinking is distinct from ÒriskyÓbetween .05 gram percent and .08gram percent) and a ÒbenderÓ (2 ormore days of sustained heavy drinking). ¥ For some individuals (e.g., olderpeople or people taking other drugsor certain medications), the numberof drinks needed to reach a binge-level BAC is loÒtypical adult.Ó ¥ People with risk factors for the devel-opment of alcoholism have increasedrisk with any level of alcoholconsumption, even that below aÒriskyÓ level. ¥ For pregnant women, any drinking ¥ Drinking by persons under the age The CouncilÕs decision was based on ecommendation from a task forcechaired by NIAAA Associate DirectorDr. Mark Goldman. ÒThe task force was charged withdeveloping a recommended definition of Õs future research efforts,Ó said Dr. Lorraine Gunzerath, acting chief,StrategicResearch Planning Branch inNIAAAÕsOffice of Scientific Affairs, whospearheaded the task force report. Taskforce members included Drs. Raul Caetano,Sandra Brown, Kenneth Hoffman, GeorgeKoob, Sean OÕConnor, and KennethSher. The group held a workshopNovember 4Ð5, 2003, to determine theor distinguish it from other patterns of or timeframes; predictivefactors; trajectories; and outcomes. Overthe 2-day workshop, the task force heardinvited presentations in the areas ofneurobiology, physiology, psychology,sociocultural contexts, and measurementissues. After reviewing the presentedmaterial, the members reconvened onFebruary 4, 2004, to produce a consensusdefinition, and submitted their recom-mendation to the full Council for approval. diagnosis, planning, , this second edition is loose-leaf distribution to patients. , the who is concerned of alcoholism. bebidas alcoh—licas con medica-mentos, highlights the risks of using alcohol tions and lists common 703/312Ð5230. New Publications Assessing Alcohol ProblemsThis volume is a must for clinicians andresearchers concerned with assessingÕ alcohol problems usingpsychometric instruments. Subjectmatter expertseview domains of assessmentÑof treatment such as screening,treatment, andoutcomeÑthat requirdifferent types of instruments, and they describe issues relevant to eacharea. An update of the 1996 AssessingAlcohol Problems: A Guide for Cliniciansand Researcherspresents in one convenient location,samples of more than 70 assessmentinstruments, along with fact sheets, an at-a-glance ÒQuick Referencenstrument Guide,Ó and tables withineach chapter comparing instrumentsused in each domain of treatment.Assessing Alcohol Problemsbound to make page replacement andTwo New Publications in SpanishÑBoth publications are available inquantities to health care providers forAntecedentes de alcoholismo en lafamiliaÑÀEst‡ usted a riesgo?Spanish-language version of A Familyy of AlcoholismÑAre You at Risk?provideswith sources of morinformation for anyoneReacciones peligrosas: Mezclandothe Spanish-language version Harmful Interactions: ixing Alcohol withMedicinestions or herbal prepara-and theirpossible reactions Write to National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Publications DistributionCenter, P.O. Box 10686, Rockville, MD 20849Ð0686. These publications and othermaterials are also available online at http://www.niaaa.nih.gov, or by fax at NIAAA Newsletter 3 NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov Department of health and human Services u National Institutes of Health NIAAA Newsletter featuring information from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National AlcoholScreening Day (NASD)Thursday, April 8th.For information about registering to host NASDevents, visit www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDNASD is supported byNIAAA and the Substanceental HealthServices Administration(SAMHSA), in partnershipwith Screening for MentalHealth, Inc.For details see the NASDWeb site or contact Sarah 1 2 2 3 4 4 Contents moves toFishers LaneAlcohol Screening DPersonnel NewsBingeDrinking DefinedNew PublicationsÕs GuideWins AwardCalendar of Events O n January 16, 2004,theNational Institute on AlcoholAbuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)relocated its administrative and extra-mural offices to 5635 Fishers Lane in Rockville, Maryland. The newlyconstructed building features expandedovcations capacities. The NIAAA officescomprise the entire second and thirfloors of the five-story facility. NIAAA Director T.K. Li, M.D. said,w building is a welcome upgradeextramural programs in one location.Ó, NIAAAÕs intramuralresearchers will move next door intow location will improve communicationsacross our intramural and extramuraldivisions and help us to fulfill NIAAAÕs A Smooth Transition ÒThere are many bonuses to our newlocation,Ó said Stephen Long, NIAAAExecutive Officer, who spearheaded WINTER 2004 Number 3 NIAAA Moves to Fishers Lane First Phase of Transition to New Buildings negotiations during the buildingÕsconstruction. ÒThe site is part of animportant zone of new developmentaround the Twinbrook Metro, which isnearby. A parking garage is convenientlythere are plans for bringing restaurants, agym, and other added features right into Mr. Long praised the NIAAA staffÕssmoothly as possible. ÒSpecial thanks goto Dave Orchard and all the staff whothelogisticsof the relocation process,Ó said New Address numbers remain the same. For mailingpurposes, the new address is: 5635 Fishers Lane MSC 9304 Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304 However, for Fed-Ex, UPS, and deliv-and zip are Rockville, MD 20852. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES A view of NIAAAÕs new home at 5635 Fishers Lane in Rockville, Maryland. To the right is thecorner of 5625 Fishers Lane, the building that will house the NIAAA intramural pr Department of health and human Services u National Institutes of Health NIAAA Newsletter featuring information from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National AlcoholScreening Day (NASD)Thursday, April 8th.For information about registering to host NASDevents, visit www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDNASD is supported byNIAAA and the Substanceental HealthServices Administration(SAMHSA), in partnershipwith Screening for MentalHealth, Inc.For details see the NASDWeb site or contact Sarah 1 2 2 3 4 4 Contents moves toFishers LaneAlcohol Screening DPersonnel NewsBingeDrinking DefinedNew PublicationsÕs GuideWins AwardCalendar of Events O n January 16, 2004,theNational Institute on AlcoholAbuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)relocated its administrative and extra-mural offices to 5635 Fishers Lane in Rockville, Maryland. The newlyconstructed building features expandedovcations capacities. The NIAAA officescomprise the entire second and thirfloors of the five-story facility. NIAAA Director T.K. Li, M.D. said,w building is a welcome upgradeextramural programs in one location.Ó, NIAAAÕs intramuralresearchers will move next door intow location will improve communicationsacross our intramural and extramuraldivisions and help us to fulfill NIAAAÕs A Smooth Transition ÒThere are many bonuses to our newlocation,Ó said Stephen Long, NIAAAExecutive Officer, who spearheaded WINTER 2004 Number 3 NIAAA Moves to Fishers Lane First Phase of Transition to New Buildings negotiations during the buildingÕsconstruction. ÒThe site is part of animportant zone of new developmentaround the Twinbrook Metro, which isnearby. A parking garage is convenientlythere are plans for bringing restaurants, agym, and other added features right into Mr. Long praised the NIAAA staffÕssmoothly as possible. ÒSpecial thanks goto Dave Orchard and all the staff whothelogisticsof the relocation process,Ó said New Address numbers remain the same. For mailingpurposes, the new address is: 5635 Fishers Lane MSC 9304 Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304 However, for Fed-Ex, UPS, and deliv-and zip are Rockville, MD 20852. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES A view of NIAAAÕs new home at 5635 Fishers Lane in Rockville, Maryland. To the right is thecorner of 5625 Fishers Lane, the building that will house the NIAAA intramural pr Alcohol Screening Day Is Approaching Around the country, sites are preparing forNational Alcohol Screening Day (NASD),particular risk for problems with alcohol. pril 8, 2004. The programA wide variety of colleges, hospitals,is conducted by the National Institute onbusinesses, military bases, and GovernmentAlcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA),agencies host NASD events. They arrangethe Substance Abuse and Mental Healthscreening sites in campus centers, shoppingervices Administration (SAMHSA),andScreening for Mental Health, Inc. This yearAt the sites, participants may receive anearly 40 other organizations will serve aswritten screening questionnaire and theNASD sponsors, including the Nationalopportunity to meet with a health profes-Highway Traffic Safety Administrationsional. Referrals for further evaluation and/or(NHTSA), the American Medical Associ-treatment are provided when appropriate. ation (AMA), and the National CollegiateLast year, 62,015 people were screened Athletic Association (NCAA).at 3,727 sites. Between 20 to 25 percent Alcohol and yourof those screened scored above 8 on thee do you draw the line?se Disorders Identification TestÑintent is to raise public awareness aboutalcoholÕs effects on general health byto cut back on their drinking or referral foroviding a variety of educational materialsther assessment and/or treatment. and the opportunity to meet with a healthn 2003, NASD sites screened more professional. NASD also educates peopleminority participants than ever beforSponsors are again extending their outreach was a key contributor at U.S. Colleges. mation science and a doctorate in was appointed as a Personnel News Appointments. Hingson,Sc.D., M.P.H.,recently was namedÕsDivision of Epidemi-ology and Preventionesearch. Dr. HingsonÕs landmark report, Action: Changing the Culture of DrinkingAn expert on drunk. HingsonÕs researchhelped stimulate passage of Federal legis-lation that provided incentives for Statesto make it illegal for drivers under age 21to drive after any drinking. Dringson is the recipient ofnumerous distinguished awards, includingthe 2001 Innovators CombatingSubstance Abuse Award from the Robertood Johnson Foundation and the 2002Widmark Award, the highest awardbestowed by the International Council onAlcohol Drugs and Traffic Safety. In 2003, Mothers Against Drunk Drivingingson Research in Practice AnnualPresidential Award, with Dr. Hingson asits first recipient. anwei Cao, Ph.D.,joined the StrategicResearch Planning Branch in the Office ofr. Cao will manage theSMART database, which maintains scien-ting. She has atheoretical physics, both from CityUniversity of New York. Previously, Dr.Cao worked for the National Institutes ofHealth Center for Information Technology.Alexei Yeliseev, Ph.D.,staff scientist in the Section of Nuclearagnetic Resonance in NIAAAÕs Intra-mural Laboratory of Membrane Biochem-istry and Biophysics. His work will focuson the expression, purification, and recon-stitution of G-protein-coupled membranereceptors for NMR structural studies. Published by the Office of Research Translation and NIH Publication No. 04Ð5346E-mail: NIAAAnewsletter@nih.go Editor: Gregory RoaNIAAA Office of Research Translation 5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304Phone: 301/443Ð3860 Fax: 301/480Ð1726 efforts to include American Indian, Asian,Hispanic/Latino, and African American Host a Screening Site Health care and mental health professionals,treatment providers, and counselors areencouraged to partner with employers, collegeconduct screening during this yearÕs event.Support can be given in three ways: ¥ nurses, psychologists, and social workers,education credits; ¥ providing locations for the event; ¥ advertising the program to alert the localailability, location,date, and time of this important event. In previous years, successful sites haveNASD offers free, evidence-based, andÕs effectsand its impact on health, work or schoolperformance, and personal relationships.Equally important is the careful selection ofthe screening site. These often includecampuses, military bases, and other high-traffic areas. Each screening site receives a customizedy to host a screening day event,including a step-by-step guide; tips fromprevious yearsÕ successful sites; suggestionsfor recruiting special populations; promo-tional materials, such as sample newsreleases, public service announcements, and Op-Ed pieces; educational brochures,pamphlets, posters, and flyers for the public;and copies of the NASD screening form. n addition to the on-site screeningeening for Mental Health, Inc.,offers an interactive workplace alcohol-screening program for employers, featuringeducational and promotional materials thatcomplement the NASD event. egister Today ItÕs still possible to register to host amentalhealthscreening.org for help inplanning and promoting a screening site inyour community. Register by March 29,, to guarantee delivery of your kit(s) byApril 8. NIAAA Newsletter 2 Alcohol Screening Day Is Approaching Around the country, sites are preparing forNational Alcohol Screening Day (NASD),particular risk for problems with alcohol. pril 8, 2004. The programA wide variety of colleges, hospitals,is conducted by the National Institute onbusinesses, military bases, and GovernmentAlcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA),agencies host NASD events. They arrangethe Substance Abuse and Mental Healthscreening sites in campus centers, shoppingervices Administration (SAMHSA),andScreening for Mental Health, Inc. This yearAt the sites, participants may receive anearly 40 other organizations will serve aswritten screening questionnaire and theNASD sponsors, including the Nationalopportunity to meet with a health profes-Highway Traffic Safety Administrationsional. Referrals for further evaluation and/or(NHTSA), the American Medical Associ-treatment are provided when appropriate. ation (AMA), and the National CollegiateLast year, 62,015 people were screened Athletic Association (NCAA).at 3,727 sites. Between 20 to 25 percent Alcohol and yourof those screened scored above 8 on thee do you draw the line?se Disorders Identification TestÑintent is to raise public awareness aboutalcoholÕs effects on general health byto cut back on their drinking or referral foroviding a variety of educational materialsther assessment and/or treatment. and the opportunity to meet with a healthn 2003, NASD sites screened more professional. NASD also educates peopleminority participants than ever beforSponsors are again extending their outreach was a key contributor at U.S. Colleges. mation science and a doctorate in was appointed as a Personnel News Appointments. Hingson,Sc.D., M.P.H.,recently was namedÕsDivision of Epidemi-ology and Preventionesearch. Dr. HingsonÕs landmark report, Action: Changing the Culture of DrinkingAn expert on drunk. HingsonÕs researchhelped stimulate passage of Federal legis-lation that provided incentives for Statesto make it illegal for drivers under age 21to drive after any drinking. Dringson is the recipient ofnumerous distinguished awards, includingthe 2001 Innovators CombatingSubstance Abuse Award from the Robertood Johnson Foundation and the 2002Widmark Award, the highest awardbestowed by the International Council onAlcohol Drugs and Traffic Safety. In 2003, Mothers Against Drunk Drivingingson Research in Practice AnnualPresidential Award, with Dr. Hingson asits first recipient. anwei Cao, Ph.D.,joined the StrategicResearch Planning Branch in the Office ofr. Cao will manage theSMART database, which maintains scien-ting. She has atheoretical physics, both from CityUniversity of New York. Previously, Dr.Cao worked for the National Institutes ofHealth Center for Information Technology.Alexei Yeliseev, Ph.D.,staff scientist in the Section of Nuclearagnetic Resonance in NIAAAÕs Intra-mural Laboratory of Membrane Biochem-istry and Biophysics. His work will focuson the expression, purification, and recon-stitution of G-protein-coupled membranereceptors for NMR structural studies. Published by the Office of Research Translation and NIH Publication No. 04Ð5346E-mail: NIAAAnewsletter@nih.go Editor: Gregory RoaNIAAA Office of Research Translation 5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304Phone: 301/443Ð3860 Fax: 301/480Ð1726 efforts to include American Indian, Asian,Hispanic/Latino, and African American Host a Screening Site Health care and mental health professionals,treatment providers, and counselors areencouraged to partner with employers, collegeconduct screening during this yearÕs event.Support can be given in three ways: ¥ nurses, psychologists, and social workers,education credits; ¥ providing locations for the event; ¥ advertising the program to alert the localailability, location,date, and time of this important event. In previous years, successful sites haveNASD offers free, evidence-based, andÕs effectsand its impact on health, work or schoolperformance, and personal relationships.Equally important is the careful selection ofthe screening site. These often includecampuses, military bases, and other high-traffic areas. Each screening site receives a customizedy to host a screening day event,including a step-by-step guide; tips fromprevious yearsÕ successful sites; suggestionsfor recruiting special populations; promo-tional materials, such as sample newsreleases, public service announcements, and Op-Ed pieces; educational brochures,pamphlets, posters, and flyers for the public;and copies of the NASD screening form. n addition to the on-site screeningeening for Mental Health, Inc.,offers an interactive workplace alcohol-screening program for employers, featuringeducational and promotional materials thatcomplement the NASD event. egister Today ItÕs still possible to register to host amentalhealthscreening.org for help inplanning and promoting a screening site inyour community. Register by March 29,, to guarantee delivery of your kit(s) byApril 8. NIAAA Newsletter 2 Alcohol Screening Day Is Approaching Around the country, sites are preparing forNational Alcohol Screening Day (NASD),particular risk for problems with alcohol. pril 8, 2004. The programA wide variety of colleges, hospitals,is conducted by the National Institute onbusinesses, military bases, and GovernmentAlcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA),agencies host NASD events. They arrangethe Substance Abuse and Mental Healthscreening sites in campus centers, shoppingervices Administration (SAMHSA),andScreening for Mental Health, Inc. This yearAt the sites, participants may receive anearly 40 other organizations will serve aswritten screening questionnaire and theNASD sponsors, including the Nationalopportunity to meet with a health profes-Highway Traffic Safety Administrationsional. Referrals for further evaluation and/or(NHTSA), the American Medical Associ-treatment are provided when appropriate. ation (AMA), and the National CollegiateLast year, 62,015 people were screened Athletic Association (NCAA).at 3,727 sites. Between 20 to 25 percent Alcohol and yourof those screened scored above 8 on thee do you draw the line?se Disorders Identification TestÑintent is to raise public awareness aboutalcoholÕs effects on general health byto cut back on their drinking or referral foroviding a variety of educational materialsther assessment and/or treatment. and the opportunity to meet with a healthn 2003, NASD sites screened more professional. NASD also educates peopleminority participants than ever beforSponsors are again extending their outreach was a key contributor at U.S. Colleges. mation science and a doctorate in was appointed as a Personnel News Appointments. Hingson,Sc.D., M.P.H.,recently was namedÕsDivision of Epidemi-ology and Preventionesearch. Dr. HingsonÕs landmark report, Action: Changing the Culture of DrinkingAn expert on drunk. HingsonÕs researchhelped stimulate passage of Federal legis-lation that provided incentives for Statesto make it illegal for drivers under age 21to drive after any drinking. Dringson is the recipient ofnumerous distinguished awards, includingthe 2001 Innovators CombatingSubstance Abuse Award from the Robertood Johnson Foundation and the 2002Widmark Award, the highest awardbestowed by the International Council onAlcohol Drugs and Traffic Safety. In 2003, Mothers Against Drunk Drivingingson Research in Practice AnnualPresidential Award, with Dr. Hingson asits first recipient. anwei Cao, Ph.D.,joined the StrategicResearch Planning Branch in the Office ofr. Cao will manage theSMART database, which maintains scien-ting. She has atheoretical physics, both from CityUniversity of New York. Previously, Dr.Cao worked for the National Institutes ofHealth Center for Information Technology.Alexei Yeliseev, Ph.D.,staff scientist in the Section of Nuclearagnetic Resonance in NIAAAÕs Intra-mural Laboratory of Membrane Biochem-istry and Biophysics. His work will focuson the expression, purification, and recon-stitution of G-protein-coupled membranereceptors for NMR structural studies. Published by the Office of Research Translation and NIH Publication No. 04Ð5346E-mail: NIAAAnewsletter@nih.go Editor: Gregory RoaNIAAA Office of Research Translation 5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304Phone: 301/443Ð3860 Fax: 301/480Ð1726 efforts to include American Indian, Asian,Hispanic/Latino, and African American Host a Screening Site Health care and mental health professionals,treatment providers, and counselors areencouraged to partner with employers, collegeconduct screening during this yearÕs event.Support can be given in three ways: ¥ nurses, psychologists, and social workers,education credits; ¥ providing locations for the event; ¥ advertising the program to alert the localailability, location,date, and time of this important event. In previous years, successful sites haveNASD offers free, evidence-based, andÕs effectsand its impact on health, work or schoolperformance, and personal relationships.Equally important is the careful selection ofthe screening site. These often includecampuses, military bases, and other high-traffic areas. Each screening site receives a customizedy to host a screening day event,including a step-by-step guide; tips fromprevious yearsÕ successful sites; suggestionsfor recruiting special populations; promo-tional materials, such as sample newsreleases, public service announcements, and Op-Ed pieces; educational brochures,pamphlets, posters, and flyers for the public;and copies of the NASD screening form. n addition to the on-site screeningeening for Mental Health, Inc.,offers an interactive workplace alcohol-screening program for employers, featuringeducational and promotional materials thatcomplement the NASD event. egister Today ItÕs still possible to register to host amentalhealthscreening.org for help inplanning and promoting a screening site inyour community. Register by March 29,, to guarantee delivery of your kit(s) byApril 8. NIAAA Newsletter 2 NIAAA Council Approves Definition of Binge Drinking n February 5, 2004, the NIAAANational Advisory Council approvedthe following definition/statement: A ÒbingeÓ is a pattern of drinkingalcohol that brings blood alcoholconcentration (BAC) to 0.08 grampercent or above. For the typicaladult, this pattern corresponds to consuming 5 or more drinks(male), or 4 or more drinks (female),in about 2 hours. Binge drinking is clearly dangerous for the drinkerand for society. ¥ In the above definition, a ÒdrinkÓrefers to half an ounce of alcohol(e.g., one 12-oz. beer, one 5-oz. ¥ Binge drinking is distinct from ÒriskyÓbetween .05 gram percent and .08gram percent) and a ÒbenderÓ (2 ormore days of sustained heavy drinking). ¥ For some individuals (e.g., olderpeople or people taking other drugsor certain medications), the numberof drinks needed to reach a binge-level BAC is loÒtypical adult.Ó ¥ People with risk factors for the devel-opment of alcoholism have increasedrisk with any level of alcoholconsumption, even that below aÒriskyÓ level. ¥ For pregnant women, any drinking ¥ Drinking by persons under the age The CouncilÕs decision was based on ecommendation from a task forcechaired by NIAAA Associate DirectorDr. Mark Goldman. ÒThe task force was charged withdeveloping a recommended definition of Õs future research efforts,Ó said Dr. Lorraine Gunzerath, acting chief,StrategicResearch Planning Branch inNIAAAÕsOffice of Scientific Affairs, whospearheaded the task force report. Taskforce members included Drs. Raul Caetano,Sandra Brown, Kenneth Hoffman, GeorgeKoob, Sean OÕConnor, and KennethSher. The group held a workshopNovember 4Ð5, 2003, to determine theor distinguish it from other patterns of or timeframes; predictivefactors; trajectories; and outcomes. Overthe 2-day workshop, the task force heardinvited presentations in the areas ofneurobiology, physiology, psychology,sociocultural contexts, and measurementissues. After reviewing the presentedmaterial, the members reconvened onFebruary 4, 2004, to produce a consensusdefinition, and submitted their recom-mendation to the full Council for approval. diagnosis, planning, , this second edition is loose-leaf distribution to patients. , the who is concerned of alcoholism. bebidas alcoh—licas con medica-mentos, highlights the risks of using alcohol tions and lists common 703/312Ð5230. New Publications Assessing Alcohol ProblemsThis volume is a must for clinicians andresearchers concerned with assessingÕ alcohol problems usingpsychometric instruments. Subjectmatter expertseview domains of assessmentÑof treatment such as screening,treatment, andoutcomeÑthat requirdifferent types of instruments, and they describe issues relevant to eacharea. An update of the 1996 AssessingAlcohol Problems: A Guide for Cliniciansand Researcherspresents in one convenient location,samples of more than 70 assessmentinstruments, along with fact sheets, an at-a-glance ÒQuick Referencenstrument Guide,Ó and tables withineach chapter comparing instrumentsused in each domain of treatment.Assessing Alcohol Problemsbound to make page replacement andTwo New Publications in SpanishÑBoth publications are available inquantities to health care providers forAntecedentes de alcoholismo en lafamiliaÑÀEst‡ usted a riesgo?Spanish-language version of A Familyy of AlcoholismÑAre You at Risk?provideswith sources of morinformation for anyoneReacciones peligrosas: Mezclandothe Spanish-language version Harmful Interactions: ixing Alcohol withMedicinestions or herbal prepara-and theirpossible reactions Write to National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Publications DistributionCenter, P.O. Box 10686, Rockville, MD 20849Ð0686. These publications and othermaterials are also available online at http://www.niaaa.nih.gov, or by fax at NIAAA Newsletter 3 NIAAA Council Approves Definition of Binge Drinking n February 5, 2004, the NIAAANational Advisory Council approvedthe following definition/statement: A ÒbingeÓ is a pattern of drinkingalcohol that brings blood alcoholconcentration (BAC) to 0.08 grampercent or above. For the typicaladult, this pattern corresponds to consuming 5 or more drinks(male), or 4 or more drinks (female),in about 2 hours. Binge drinking is clearly dangerous for the drinkerand for society. ¥ In the above definition, a ÒdrinkÓrefers to half an ounce of alcohol(e.g., one 12-oz. beer, one 5-oz. ¥ Binge drinking is distinct from ÒriskyÓbetween .05 gram percent and .08gram percent) and a ÒbenderÓ (2 ormore days of sustained heavy drinking). ¥ For some individuals (e.g., olderpeople or people taking other drugsor certain medications), the numberof drinks needed to reach a binge-level BAC is loÒtypical adult.Ó ¥ People with risk factors for the devel-opment of alcoholism have increasedrisk with any level of alcoholconsumption, even that below aÒriskyÓ level. ¥ For pregnant women, any drinking ¥ Drinking by persons under the age The CouncilÕs decision was based on ecommendation from a task forcechaired by NIAAA Associate DirectorDr. Mark Goldman. ÒThe task force was charged withdeveloping a recommended definition of Õs future research efforts,Ó said Dr. Lorraine Gunzerath, acting chief,StrategicResearch Planning Branch inNIAAAÕsOffice of Scientific Affairs, whospearheaded the task force report. Taskforce members included Drs. Raul Caetano,Sandra Brown, Kenneth Hoffman, GeorgeKoob, Sean OÕConnor, and KennethSher. The group held a workshopNovember 4Ð5, 2003, to determine theor distinguish it from other patterns of or timeframes; predictivefactors; trajectories; and outcomes. Overthe 2-day workshop, the task force heardinvited presentations in the areas ofneurobiology, physiology, psychology,sociocultural contexts, and measurementissues. After reviewing the presentedmaterial, the members reconvened onFebruary 4, 2004, to produce a consensusdefinition, and submitted their recom-mendation to the full Council for approval. diagnosis, planning, , this second edition is loose-leaf distribution to patients. , the who is concerned of alcoholism. bebidas alcoh—licas con medica-mentos, highlights the risks of using alcohol tions and lists common 703/312Ð5230. New Publications Assessing Alcohol ProblemsThis volume is a must for clinicians andresearchers concerned with assessingÕ alcohol problems usingpsychometric instruments. Subjectmatter expertseview domains of assessmentÑof treatment such as screening,treatment, andoutcomeÑthat requirdifferent types of instruments, and they describe issues relevant to eacharea. An update of the 1996 AssessingAlcohol Problems: A Guide for Cliniciansand Researcherspresents in one convenient location,samples of more than 70 assessmentinstruments, along with fact sheets, an at-a-glance ÒQuick Referencenstrument Guide,Ó and tables withineach chapter comparing instrumentsused in each domain of treatment.Assessing Alcohol Problemsbound to make page replacement andTwo New Publications in SpanishÑBoth publications are available inquantities to health care providers forAntecedentes de alcoholismo en lafamiliaÑÀEst‡ usted a riesgo?Spanish-language version of A Familyy of AlcoholismÑAre You at Risk?provideswith sources of morinformation for anyoneReacciones peligrosas: Mezclandothe Spanish-language version Harmful Interactions: ixing Alcohol withMedicinestions or herbal prepara-and theirpossible reactions Write to National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Publications DistributionCenter, P.O. Box 10686, Rockville, MD 20849Ð0686. These publications and othermaterials are also available online at http://www.niaaa.nih.gov, or by fax at NIAAA Newsletter 3 NIAAA Council Approves Definition of Binge Drinking n February 5, 2004, the NIAAANational Advisory Council approvedthe following definition/statement: A ÒbingeÓ is a pattern of drinkingalcohol that brings blood alcoholconcentration (BAC) to 0.08 grampercent or above. For the typicaladult, this pattern corresponds to consuming 5 or more drinks(male), or 4 or more drinks (female),in about 2 hours. Binge drinking is clearly dangerous for the drinkerand for society. ¥ In the above definition, a ÒdrinkÓrefers to half an ounce of alcohol(e.g., one 12-oz. beer, one 5-oz. ¥ Binge drinking is distinct from ÒriskyÓbetween .05 gram percent and .08gram percent) and a ÒbenderÓ (2 ormore days of sustained heavy drinking). ¥ For some individuals (e.g., olderpeople or people taking other drugsor certain medications), the numberof drinks needed to reach a binge-level BAC is loÒtypical adult.Ó ¥ People with risk factors for the devel-opment of alcoholism have increasedrisk with any level of alcoholconsumption, even that below aÒriskyÓ level. ¥ For pregnant women, any drinking ¥ Drinking by persons under the age The CouncilÕs decision was based on ecommendation from a task forcechaired by NIAAA Associate DirectorDr. Mark Goldman. ÒThe task force was charged withdeveloping a recommended definition of Õs future research efforts,Ó said Dr. Lorraine Gunzerath, acting chief,StrategicResearch Planning Branch inNIAAAÕsOffice of Scientific Affairs, whospearheaded the task force report. Taskforce members included Drs. Raul Caetano,Sandra Brown, Kenneth Hoffman, GeorgeKoob, Sean OÕConnor, and KennethSher. The group held a workshopNovember 4Ð5, 2003, to determine theor distinguish it from other patterns of or timeframes; predictivefactors; trajectories; and outcomes. Overthe 2-day workshop, the task force heardinvited presentations in the areas ofneurobiology, physiology, psychology,sociocultural contexts, and measurementissues. After reviewing the presentedmaterial, the members reconvened onFebruary 4, 2004, to produce a consensusdefinition, and submitted their recom-mendation to the full Council for approval. diagnosis, planning, , this second edition is loose-leaf distribution to patients. , the who is concerned of alcoholism. bebidas alcoh—licas con medica-mentos, highlights the risks of using alcohol tions and lists common 703/312Ð5230. New Publications Assessing Alcohol ProblemsThis volume is a must for clinicians andresearchers concerned with assessingÕ alcohol problems usingpsychometric instruments. Subjectmatter expertseview domains of assessmentÑof treatment such as screening,treatment, andoutcomeÑthat requirdifferent types of instruments, and they describe issues relevant to eacharea. An update of the 1996 AssessingAlcohol Problems: A Guide for Cliniciansand Researcherspresents in one convenient location,samples of more than 70 assessmentinstruments, along with fact sheets, an at-a-glance ÒQuick Referencenstrument Guide,Ó and tables withineach chapter comparing instrumentsused in each domain of treatment.Assessing Alcohol Problemsbound to make page replacement andTwo New Publications in SpanishÑBoth publications are available inquantities to health care providers forAntecedentes de alcoholismo en lafamiliaÑÀEst‡ usted a riesgo?Spanish-language version of A Familyy of AlcoholismÑAre You at Risk?provideswith sources of morinformation for anyoneReacciones peligrosas: Mezclandothe Spanish-language version Harmful Interactions: ixing Alcohol withMedicinestions or herbal prepara-and theirpossible reactions Write to National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Publications DistributionCenter, P.O. Box 10686, Rockville, MD 20849Ð0686. These publications and othermaterials are also available online at http://www.niaaa.nih.gov, or by fax at NIAAA Newsletter 3 Department of health and human Services uNational Institutes of Health NIAAA Newsletter featuring information from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National AlcoholScreening Day (NASD)Thursday, April 8th.For information about registering to host NASDevents, visit www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDNASD is supported byNIAAA and the Substanceental HealthServices Administration(SAMHSA), in partnershipwith Screening for MentalHealth, Inc.For details see the NASDWeb site or contact Sarah 1 2 2 3 4 4 Contents moves toFishers LaneAlcohol Screening DPersonnel NewsBingeDrinking DefinedNew PublicationsÕs GuideWins AwardCalendar of Events O n January 16, 2004,theNational Institute on AlcoholAbuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)relocated its administrative and extra-mural offices to 5635 Fishers Lane in Rockville, Maryland. The newlyconstructed building features expandedovcations capacities. The NIAAA officescomprise the entire second and thirfloors of the five-story facility. NIAAA Director T.K. Li, M.D. said,w building is a welcome upgradeextramural programs in one location.Ó, NIAAAÕs intramuralresearchers will move next door intow location will improve communicationsacross our intramural and extramuraldivisions and help us to fulfill NIAAAÕs A Smooth Transition ÒThere are many bonuses to our newlocation,Ó said Stephen Long, NIAAAExecutive Officer, who spearheaded WINTER 2004 Number 3 NIAAA Moves to Fishers Lane First Phase of Transition to New Buildings negotiations during the buildingÕsconstruction. ÒThe site is part of animportant zone of new developmentaround the Twinbrook Metro, which isnearby. A parking garage is convenientlythere are plans for bringing restaurants, agym, and other added features right into Mr. Long praised the NIAAA staffÕssmoothly as possible. ÒSpecial thanks goto Dave Orchard and all the staff whothelogisticsof the relocation process,Ó said New Address numbers remain the same. For mailingpurposes, the new address is: 5635 Fishers Lane MSC 9304 Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304 However, for Fed-Ex, UPS, and deliv-and zip are Rockville, MD 20852. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES A view of NIAAAÕs new home at 5635 Fishers Lane in Rockville, Maryland. To the right is thecorner of 5625 Fishers Lane, the building that will house the NIAAA intramural pr NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov Alcohol Screening Day Is Approaching Around the country, sites are preparing forNational Alcohol Screening Day (NASD),particular risk for problems with alcohol. pril 8, 2004. The programA wide variety of colleges, hospitals,is conducted by the National Institute onbusinesses, military bases, and GovernmentAlcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA),agencies host NASD events. They arrangethe Substance Abuse and Mental Healthscreening sites in campus centers, shoppingervices Administration (SAMHSA),andScreening for Mental Health, Inc. This yearAt the sites, participants may receive anearly 40 other organizations will serve aswritten screening questionnaire and theNASD sponsors, including the Nationalopportunity to meet with a health profes-Highway Traffic Safety Administrationsional. Referrals for further evaluation and/or(NHTSA), the American Medical Associ-treatment are provided when appropriate. ation (AMA), and the National CollegiateLast year, 62,015 people were screened Athletic Association (NCAA).at 3,727 sites. Between 20 to 25 percent Alcohol and yourof those screened scored above 8 on thee do you draw the line?se Disorders Identification TestÑintent is to raise public awareness aboutalcoholÕs effects on general health byto cut back on their drinking or referral foroviding a variety of educational materialsther assessment and/or treatment. and the opportunity to meet with a healthn 2003, NASD sites screened more professional. NASD also educates peopleminority participants than ever beforSponsors are again extending their outreach was a key contributor at U.S. Colleges. mation science and a doctorate in was appointed as a Personnel News Appointments. Hingson,Sc.D., M.P.H.,recently was namedÕsDivision of Epidemi-ology and Preventionesearch. Dr. HingsonÕs landmark report, Action: Changing the Culture of DrinkingAn expert on drunk. HingsonÕs researchhelped stimulate passage of Federal legis-lation that provided incentives for Statesto make it illegal for drivers under age 21to drive after any drinking. Dringson is the recipient ofnumerous distinguished awards, includingthe 2001 Innovators CombatingSubstance Abuse Award from the Robertood Johnson Foundation and the 2002Widmark Award, the highest awardbestowed by the International Council onAlcohol Drugs and Traffic Safety. In 2003, Mothers Against Drunk Drivingingson Research in Practice AnnualPresidential Award, with Dr. Hingson asits first recipient. anwei Cao, Ph.D.,joined the StrategicResearch Planning Branch in the Office ofr. Cao will manage theSMART database, which maintains scien-ting. She has atheoretical physics, both from CityUniversity of New York. Previously, Dr.Cao worked for the National Institutes ofHealth Center for Information Technology.Alexei Yeliseev, Ph.D.,staff scientist in the Section of Nuclearagnetic Resonance in NIAAAÕs Intra-mural Laboratory of Membrane Biochem-istry and Biophysics. His work will focuson the expression, purification, and recon-stitution of G-protein-coupled membranereceptors for NMR structural studies. Published by the Office of Research Translation and NIH Publication No. 04Ð5346E-mail: NIAAAnewsletter@nih.go Editor: Gregory RoaNIAAA Office of Research Translation 5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304Phone: 301/443Ð3860 Fax: 301/480Ð1726 efforts to include American Indian, Asian,Hispanic/Latino, and African American Host a Screening Site Health care and mental health professionals,treatment providers, and counselors areencouraged to partner with employers, collegeconduct screening during this yearÕs event.Support can be given in three ways: ¥ nurses, psychologists, and social workers,education credits; ¥ providing locations for the event; ¥ advertising the program to alert the localailability, location,date, and time of this important event. In previous years, successful sites haveNASD offers free, evidence-based, andÕs effectsand its impact on health, work or schoolperformance, and personal relationships.Equally important is the careful selection ofthe screening site. These often includecampuses, military bases, and other high-traffic areas. Each screening site receives a customizedy to host a screening day event,including a step-by-step guide; tips fromprevious yearsÕ successful sites; suggestionsfor recruiting special populations; promo-tional materials, such as sample newsreleases, public service announcements, and Op-Ed pieces; educational brochures,pamphlets, posters, and flyers for the public;and copies of the NASD screening form. n addition to the on-site screeningeening for Mental Health, Inc.,offers an interactive workplace alcohol-screening program for employers, featuringeducational and promotional materials thatcomplement the NASD event. egister Today ItÕs still possible to register to host amentalhealthscreening.org for help inplanning and promoting a screening site inyour community. Register by March 29,, to guarantee delivery of your kit(s) byApril 8. NIAAA Newsletter 2 NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov Alcohol Screening Day Is Approaching Around the country, sites are preparing forNational Alcohol Screening Day (NASD),particular risk for problems with alcohol. pril 8, 2004. The programA wide variety of colleges, hospitals,is conducted by the National Institute onbusinesses, military bases, and GovernmentAlcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA),agencies host NASD events. They arrangethe Substance Abuse and Mental Healthscreening sites in campus centers, shoppingervices Administration (SAMHSA),andScreening for Mental Health, Inc. This yearAt the sites, participants may receive anearly 40 other organizations will serve aswritten screening questionnaire and theNASD sponsors, including the Nationalopportunity to meet with a health profes-Highway Traffic Safety Administrationsional. Referrals for further evaluation and/or(NHTSA), the American Medical Associ-treatment are provided when appropriate. ation (AMA), and the National CollegiateLast year, 62,015 people were screened Athletic Association (NCAA).at 3,727 sites. Between 20 to 25 percent Alcohol and yourof those screened scored above 8 on thee do you draw the line?se Disorders Identification TestÑintent is to raise public awareness aboutalcoholÕs effects on general health byto cut back on their drinking or referral foroviding a variety of educational materialsther assessment and/or treatment. and the opportunity to meet with a healthn 2003, NASD sites screened more professional. NASD also educates peopleminority participants than ever beforSponsors are again extending their outreach was a key contributor at U.S. Colleges. mation science and a doctorate in was appointed as a Personnel News Appointments. Hingson,Sc.D., M.P.H.,recently was namedÕsDivision of Epidemi-ology and Preventionesearch. Dr. HingsonÕs landmark report, Action: Changing the Culture of DrinkingAn expert on drunk. HingsonÕs researchhelped stimulate passage of Federal legis-lation that provided incentives for Statesto make it illegal for drivers under age 21to drive after any drinking. Dringson is the recipient ofnumerous distinguished awards, includingthe 2001 Innovators CombatingSubstance Abuse Award from the Robertood Johnson Foundation and the 2002Widmark Award, the highest awardbestowed by the International Council onAlcohol Drugs and Traffic Safety. In 2003, Mothers Against Drunk Drivingingson Research in Practice AnnualPresidential Award, with Dr. Hingson asits first recipient. anwei Cao, Ph.D.,joined the StrategicResearch Planning Branch in the Office ofr. Cao will manage theSMART database, which maintains scien-ting. She has atheoretical physics, both from CityUniversity of New York. Previously, Dr.Cao worked for the National Institutes ofHealth Center for Information Technology.Alexei Yeliseev, Ph.D.,staff scientist in the Section of Nuclearagnetic Resonance in NIAAAÕs Intra-mural Laboratory of Membrane Biochem-istry and Biophysics. His work will focuson the expression, purification, and recon-stitution of G-protein-coupled membranereceptors for NMR structural studies. Published by the Office of Research Translation and NIH Publication No. 04Ð5346E-mail: NIAAAnewsletter@nih.go Editor: Gregory RoaNIAAA Office of Research Translation 5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304Phone: 301/443Ð3860 Fax: 301/480Ð1726 efforts to include American Indian, Asian,Hispanic/Latino, and African American Host a Screening Site Health care and mental health professionals,treatment providers, and counselors areencouraged to partner with employers, collegeconduct screening during this yearÕs event.Support can be given in three ways: ¥ nurses, psychologists, and social workers,education credits; ¥ providing locations for the event; ¥ advertising the program to alert the localailability, location,date, and time of this important event. In previous years, successful sites haveNASD offers free, evidence-based, andÕs effectsand its impact on health, work or schoolperformance, and personal relationships.Equally important is the careful selection ofthe screening site. These often includecampuses, military bases, and other high-traffic areas. Each screening site receives a customizedy to host a screening day event,including a step-by-step guide; tips fromprevious yearsÕ successful sites; suggestionsfor recruiting special populations; promo-tional materials, such as sample newsreleases, public service announcements, and Op-Ed pieces; educational brochures,pamphlets, posters, and flyers for the public;and copies of the NASD screening form. n addition to the on-site screeningeening for Mental Health, Inc.,offers an interactive workplace alcohol-screening program for employers, featuringeducational and promotional materials thatcomplement the NASD event. egister Today ItÕs still possible to register to host amentalhealthscreening.org for help inplanning and promoting a screening site inyour community. Register by March 29,, to guarantee delivery of your kit(s) byApril 8. NIAAA Newsletter 2 NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov Alcohol Screening Day Is Approaching Around the country, sites are preparing forNational Alcohol Screening Day (NASD),particular risk for problems with alcohol. pril 8, 2004. The programA wide variety of colleges, hospitals,is conducted by the National Institute onbusinesses, military bases, and GovernmentAlcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA),agencies host NASD events. They arrangethe Substance Abuse and Mental Healthscreening sites in campus centers, shoppingervices Administration (SAMHSA),andScreening for Mental Health, Inc. This yearAt the sites, participants may receive anearly 40 other organizations will serve aswritten screening questionnaire and theNASD sponsors, including the Nationalopportunity to meet with a health profes-Highway Traffic Safety Administrationsional. Referrals for further evaluation and/or(NHTSA), the American Medical Associ-treatment are provided when appropriate. ation (AMA), and the National CollegiateLast year, 62,015 people were screened Athletic Association (NCAA).at 3,727 sites. Between 20 to 25 percent Alcohol and yourof those screened scored above 8 on thee do you draw the line?se Disorders Identification TestÑintent is to raise public awareness aboutalcoholÕs effects on general health byto cut back on their drinking or referral foroviding a variety of educational materialsther assessment and/or treatment. and the opportunity to meet with a healthn 2003, NASD sites screened more professional. NASD also educates peopleminority participants than ever beforSponsors are again extending their outreach was a key contributor at U.S. Colleges. mation science and a doctorate in was appointed as a Personnel News Appointments. Hingson,Sc.D., M.P.H.,recently was namedÕsDivision of Epidemi-ology and Preventionesearch. Dr. HingsonÕs landmark report, Action: Changing the Culture of DrinkingAn expert on drunk. HingsonÕs researchhelped stimulate passage of Federal legis-lation that provided incentives for Statesto make it illegal for drivers under age 21to drive after any drinking. Dringson is the recipient ofnumerous distinguished awards, includingthe 2001 Innovators CombatingSubstance Abuse Award from the Robertood Johnson Foundation and the 2002Widmark Award, the highest awardbestowed by the International Council onAlcohol Drugs and Traffic Safety. In 2003, Mothers Against Drunk Drivingingson Research in Practice AnnualPresidential Award, with Dr. Hingson asits first recipient. anwei Cao, Ph.D.,joined the StrategicResearch Planning Branch in the Office ofr. Cao will manage theSMART database, which maintains scien-ting. She has atheoretical physics, both from CityUniversity of New York. Previously, Dr.Cao worked for the National Institutes ofHealth Center for Information Technology.Alexei Yeliseev, Ph.D.,staff scientist in the Section of Nuclearagnetic Resonance in NIAAAÕs Intra-mural Laboratory of Membrane Biochem-istry and Biophysics. His work will focuson the expression, purification, and recon-stitution of G-protein-coupled membranereceptors for NMR structural studies. Published by the Office of Research Translation and NIH Publication No. 04Ð5346E-mail: NIAAAnewsletter@nih.go Editor: Gregory RoaNIAAA Office of Research Translation 5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304Phone: 301/443Ð3860 Fax: 301/480Ð1726 efforts to include American Indian, Asian,Hispanic/Latino, and African American Host a Screening Site Health care and mental health professionals,treatment providers, and counselors areencouraged to partner with employers, collegeconduct screening during this yearÕs event.Support can be given in three ways: ¥ nurses, psychologists, and social workers,education credits; ¥ providing locations for the event; ¥ advertising the program to alert the localailability, location,date, and time of this important event. In previous years, successful sites haveNASD offers free, evidence-based, andÕs effectsand its impact on health, work or schoolperformance, and personal relationships.Equally important is the careful selection ofthe screening site. These often includecampuses, military bases, and other high-traffic areas. Each screening site receives a customizedy to host a screening day event,including a step-by-step guide; tips fromprevious yearsÕ successful sites; suggestionsfor recruiting special populations; promo-tional materials, such as sample newsreleases, public service announcements, and Op-Ed pieces; educational brochures,pamphlets, posters, and flyers for the public;and copies of the NASD screening form. n addition to the on-site screeningeening for Mental Health, Inc.,offers an interactive workplace alcohol-screening program for employers, featuringeducational and promotional materials thatcomplement the NASD event. egister Today ItÕs still possible to register to host amentalhealthscreening.org for help inplanning and promoting a screening site inyour community. Register by March 29,, to guarantee delivery of your kit(s) byApril 8. NIAAA Newsletter 2 NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov Alcohol Screening Day Is Approaching Around the country, sites are preparing forNational Alcohol Screening Day (NASD),particular risk for problems with alcohol. pril 8, 2004. The programA wide variety of colleges, hospitals,is conducted by the National Institute onbusinesses, military bases, and GovernmentAlcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA),agencies host NASD events. They arrangethe Substance Abuse and Mental Healthscreening sites in campus centers, shoppingervices Administration (SAMHSA),andScreening for Mental Health, Inc. This yearAt the sites, participants may receive anearly 40 other organizations will serve aswritten screening questionnaire and theNASD sponsors, including the Nationalopportunity to meet with a health profes-Highway Traffic Safety Administrationsional. Referrals for further evaluation and/or(NHTSA), the American Medical Associ-treatment are provided when appropriate. ation (AMA), and the National CollegiateLast year, 62,015 people were screened Athletic Association (NCAA).at 3,727 sites. Between 20 to 25 percent Alcohol and yourof those screened scored above 8 on thee do you draw the line?se Disorders Identification TestÑintent is to raise public awareness aboutalcoholÕs effects on general health byto cut back on their drinking or referral foroviding a variety of educational materialsther assessment and/or treatment. and the opportunity to meet with a healthn 2003, NASD sites screened more professional. NASD also educates peopleminority participants than ever beforSponsors are again extending their outreach was a key contributor at U.S. Colleges. mation science and a doctorate in was appointed as a Personnel News Appointments. Hingson,Sc.D., M.P.H.,recently was namedÕsDivision of Epidemi-ology and Preventionesearch. Dr. HingsonÕs landmark report, Action: Changing the Culture of DrinkingAn expert on drunk. HingsonÕs researchhelped stimulate passage of Federal legis-lation that provided incentives for Statesto make it illegal for drivers under age 21to drive after any drinking. Dringson is the recipient ofnumerous distinguished awards, includingthe 2001 Innovators CombatingSubstance Abuse Award from the Robertood Johnson Foundation and the 2002Widmark Award, the highest awardbestowed by the International Council onAlcohol Drugs and Traffic Safety. In 2003, Mothers Against Drunk Drivingingson Research in Practice AnnualPresidential Award, with Dr. Hingson asits first recipient. anwei Cao, Ph.D.,joined the StrategicResearch Planning Branch in the Office ofr. Cao will manage theSMART database, which maintains scien-ting. She has atheoretical physics, both from CityUniversity of New York. Previously, Dr.Cao worked for the National Institutes ofHealth Center for Information Technology.Alexei Yeliseev, Ph.D.,staff scientist in the Section of Nuclearagnetic Resonance in NIAAAÕs Intra-mural Laboratory of Membrane Biochem-istry and Biophysics. His work will focuson the expression, purification, and recon-stitution of G-protein-coupled membranereceptors for NMR structural studies. Published by the Office of Research Translation and NIH Publication No. 04Ð5346E-mail: NIAAAnewsletter@nih.go Editor: Gregory RoaNIAAA Office of Research Translation 5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304Phone: 301/443Ð3860 Fax: 301/480Ð1726 efforts to include American Indian, Asian,Hispanic/Latino, and African American Host a Screening Site Health care and mental health professionals,treatment providers, and counselors areencouraged to partner with employers, collegeconduct screening during this yearÕs event.Support can be given in three ways: ¥ nurses, psychologists, and social workers,education credits; ¥ providing locations for the event; ¥ advertising the program to alert the localailability, location,date, and time of this important event. In previous years, successful sites haveNASD offers free, evidence-based, andÕs effectsand its impact on health, work or schoolperformance, and personal relationships.Equally important is the careful selection ofthe screening site. These often includecampuses, military bases, and other high-traffic areas. Each screening site receives a customizedy to host a screening day event,including a step-by-step guide; tips fromprevious yearsÕ successful sites; suggestionsfor recruiting special populations; promo-tional materials, such as sample newsreleases, public service announcements, and Op-Ed pieces; educational brochures,pamphlets, posters, and flyers for the public;and copies of the NASD screening form. n addition to the on-site screeningeening for Mental Health, Inc.,offers an interactive workplace alcohol-screening program for employers, featuringeducational and promotional materials thatcomplement the NASD event. egister Today ItÕs still possible to register to host amentalhealthscreening.org for help inplanning and promoting a screening site inyour community. Register by March 29,, to guarantee delivery of your kit(s) byApril 8. NIAAA Newsletter 2 NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov Alcohol Screening Day Is Approaching Around the country, sites are preparing forNational Alcohol Screening Day (NASD),particular risk for problems with alcohol. pril 8, 2004. The programA wide variety of colleges, hospitals,is conducted by the National Institute onbusinesses, military bases, and GovernmentAlcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA),agencies host NASD events. They arrangethe Substance Abuse and Mental Healthscreening sites in campus centers, shoppingervices Administration (SAMHSA),andScreening for Mental Health, Inc. This yearAt the sites, participants may receive anearly 40 other organizations will serve aswritten screening questionnaire and theNASD sponsors, including the Nationalopportunity to meet with a health profes-Highway Traffic Safety Administrationsional. Referrals for further evaluation and/or(NHTSA), the American Medical Associ-treatment are provided when appropriate. ation (AMA), and the National CollegiateLast year, 62,015 people were screened Athletic Association (NCAA).at 3,727 sites. Between 20 to 25 percent Alcohol and yourof those screened scored above 8 on thee do you draw the line?se Disorders Identification TestÑintent is to raise public awareness aboutalcoholÕs effects on general health byto cut back on their drinking or referral foroviding a variety of educational materialsther assessment and/or treatment. and the opportunity to meet with a healthn 2003, NASD sites screened more professional. NASD also educates peopleminority participants than ever beforSponsors are again extending their outreach was a key contributor at U.S. Colleges. mation science and a doctorate in was appointed as a Personnel News Appointments. Hingson,Sc.D., M.P.H.,recently was namedÕsDivision of Epidemi-ology and Preventionesearch. Dr. HingsonÕs landmark report, Action: Changing the Culture of DrinkingAn expert on drunk. HingsonÕs researchhelped stimulate passage of Federal legis-lation that provided incentives for Statesto make it illegal for drivers under age 21to drive after any drinking. Dringson is the recipient ofnumerous distinguished awards, includingthe 2001 Innovators CombatingSubstance Abuse Award from the Robertood Johnson Foundation and the 2002Widmark Award, the highest awardbestowed by the International Council onAlcohol Drugs and Traffic Safety. In 2003, Mothers Against Drunk Drivingingson Research in Practice AnnualPresidential Award, with Dr. Hingson asits first recipient. anwei Cao, Ph.D.,joined the StrategicResearch Planning Branch in the Office ofr. Cao will manage theSMART database, which maintains scien-ting. She has atheoretical physics, both from CityUniversity of New York. Previously, Dr.Cao worked for the National Institutes ofHealth Center for Information Technology.Alexei Yeliseev, Ph.D.,staff scientist in the Section of Nuclearagnetic Resonance in NIAAAÕs Intra-mural Laboratory of Membrane Biochem-istry and Biophysics. His work will focuson the expression, purification, and recon-stitution of G-protein-coupled membranereceptors for NMR structural studies. Published by the Office of Research Translation and NIH Publication No. 04Ð5346E-mail: NIAAAnewsletter@nih.go Editor: Gregory RoaNIAAA Office of Research Translation 5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304Phone: 301/443Ð3860 Fax: 301/480Ð1726 efforts to include American Indian, Asian,Hispanic/Latino, and African American Host a Screening Site Health care and mental health professionals,treatment providers, and counselors areencouraged to partner with employers, collegeconduct screening during this yearÕs event.Support can be given in three ways: ¥ nurses, psychologists, and social workers,education credits; ¥ providing locations for the event; ¥ advertising the program to alert the localailability, location,date, and time of this important event. In previous years, successful sites haveNASD offers free, evidence-based, andÕs effectsand its impact on health, work or schoolperformance, and personal relationships.Equally important is the careful selection ofthe screening site. These often includecampuses, military bases, and other high-traffic areas. Each screening site receives a customizedy to host a screening day event,including a step-by-step guide; tips fromprevious yearsÕ successful sites; suggestionsfor recruiting special populations; promo-tional materials, such as sample newsreleases, public service announcements, and Op-Ed pieces; educational brochures,pamphlets, posters, and flyers for the public;and copies of the NASD screening form. n addition to the on-site screeningeening for Mental Health, Inc.,offers an interactive workplace alcohol-screening program for employers, featuringeducational and promotional materials thatcomplement the NASD event. egister Today ItÕs still possible to register to host amentalhealthscreening.org for help inplanning and promoting a screening site inyour community. Register by March 29,, to guarantee delivery of your kit(s) byApril 8. NIAAA Newsletter 2 NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov Alcohol Screening Day Is Approaching Around the country, sites are preparing forNational Alcohol Screening Day (NASD),particular risk for problems with alcohol. pril 8, 2004. The programA wide variety of colleges, hospitals,is conducted by the National Institute onbusinesses, military bases, and GovernmentAlcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA),agencies host NASD events. They arrangethe Substance Abuse and Mental Healthscreening sites in campus centers, shoppingervices Administration (SAMHSA),andScreening for Mental Health, Inc. This yearAt the sites, participants may receive anearly 40 other organizations will serve aswritten screening questionnaire and theNASD sponsors, including the Nationalopportunity to meet with a health profes-Highway Traffic Safety Administrationsional. Referrals for further evaluation and/or(NHTSA), the American Medical Associ-treatment are provided when appropriate. ation (AMA), and the National CollegiateLast year, 62,015 people were screened Athletic Association (NCAA).at 3,727 sites. Between 20 to 25 percent Alcohol and yourof those screened scored above 8 on thee do you draw the line?se Disorders Identification TestÑintent is to raise public awareness aboutalcoholÕs effects on general health byto cut back on their drinking or referral foroviding a variety of educational materialsther assessment and/or treatment. and the opportunity to meet with a healthn 2003, NASD sites screened more professional. NASD also educates peopleminority participants than ever beforSponsors are again extending their outreach was a key contributor at U.S. Colleges. mation science and a doctorate in was appointed as a Personnel News Appointments. Hingson,Sc.D., M.P.H.,recently was namedÕsDivision of Epidemi-ology and Preventionesearch. Dr. HingsonÕs landmark report, Action: Changing the Culture of DrinkingAn expert on drunk. HingsonÕs researchhelped stimulate passage of Federal legis-lation that provided incentives for Statesto make it illegal for drivers under age 21to drive after any drinking. Dringson is the recipient ofnumerous distinguished awards, includingthe 2001 Innovators CombatingSubstance Abuse Award from the Robertood Johnson Foundation and the 2002Widmark Award, the highest awardbestowed by the International Council onAlcohol Drugs and Traffic Safety. In 2003, Mothers Against Drunk Drivingingson Research in Practice AnnualPresidential Award, with Dr. Hingson asits first recipient. anwei Cao, Ph.D.,joined the StrategicResearch Planning Branch in the Office ofr. Cao will manage theSMART database, which maintains scien-ting. She has atheoretical physics, both from CityUniversity of New York. Previously, Dr.Cao worked for the National Institutes ofHealth Center for Information Technology.Alexei Yeliseev, Ph.D.,staff scientist in the Section of Nuclearagnetic Resonance in NIAAAÕs Intra-mural Laboratory of Membrane Biochem-istry and Biophysics. His work will focuson the expression, purification, and recon-stitution of G-protein-coupled membranereceptors for NMR structural studies. Published by the Office of Research Translation and NIH Publication No. 04Ð5346E-mail: NIAAAnewsletter@nih.go Editor: Gregory RoaNIAAA Office of Research Translation 5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304Phone: 301/443Ð3860 Fax: 301/480Ð1726 efforts to include American Indian, Asian,Hispanic/Latino, and African American Host a Screening Site Health care and mental health professionals,treatment providers, and counselors areencouraged to partner with employers, collegeconduct screening during this yearÕs event.Support can be given in three ways: ¥ nurses, psychologists, and social workers,education credits; ¥ providing locations for the event; ¥ advertising the program to alert the localailability, location,date, and time of this important event. In previous years, successful sites haveNASD offers free, evidence-based, andÕs effectsand its impact on health, work or schoolperformance, and personal relationships.Equally important is the careful selection ofthe screening site. These often includecampuses, military bases, and other high-traffic areas. Each screening site receives a customizedy to host a screening day event,including a step-by-step guide; tips fromprevious yearsÕ successful sites; suggestionsfor recruiting special populations; promo-tional materials, such as sample newsreleases, public service announcements, and Op-Ed pieces; educational brochures,pamphlets, posters, and flyers for the public;and copies of the NASD screening form. n addition to the on-site screeningeening for Mental Health, Inc.,offers an interactive workplace alcohol-screening program for employers, featuringeducational and promotional materials thatcomplement the NASD event. egister Today ItÕs still possible to register to host amentalhealthscreening.org for help inplanning and promoting a screening site inyour community. Register by March 29,, to guarantee delivery of your kit(s) byApril 8. NIAAA Newsletter 2 NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov Alcohol Screening Day Is Approaching Around the country, sites are preparing forNational Alcohol Screening Day (NASD),particular risk for problems with alcohol. pril 8, 2004. The programA wide variety of colleges, hospitals,is conducted by the National Institute onbusinesses, military bases, and GovernmentAlcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA),agencies host NASD events. They arrangethe Substance Abuse and Mental Healthscreening sites in campus centers, shoppingervices Administration (SAMHSA),andScreening for Mental Health, Inc. This yearAt the sites, participants may receive anearly 40 other organizations will serve aswritten screening questionnaire and theNASD sponsors, including the Nationalopportunity to meet with a health profes-Highway Traffic Safety Administrationsional. Referrals for further evaluation and/or(NHTSA), the American Medical Associ-treatment are provided when appropriate. ation (AMA), and the National CollegiateLast year, 62,015 people were screened Athletic Association (NCAA).at 3,727 sites. Between 20 to 25 percent Alcohol and yourof those screened scored above 8 on thee do you draw the line?se Disorders Identification TestÑintent is to raise public awareness aboutalcoholÕs effects on general health byto cut back on their drinking or referral foroviding a variety of educational materialsther assessment and/or treatment. and the opportunity to meet with a healthn 2003, NASD sites screened more professional. NASD also educates peopleminority participants than ever beforSponsors are again extending their outreach was a key contributor at U.S. Colleges. mation science and a doctorate in was appointed as a Personnel News Appointments. Hingson,Sc.D., M.P.H.,recently was namedÕsDivision of Epidemi-ology and Preventionesearch. Dr. HingsonÕs landmark report, Action: Changing the Culture of DrinkingAn expert on drunk. HingsonÕs researchhelped stimulate passage of Federal legis-lation that provided incentives for Statesto make it illegal for drivers under age 21to drive after any drinking. Dringson is the recipient ofnumerous distinguished awards, includingthe 2001 Innovators CombatingSubstance Abuse Award from the Robertood Johnson Foundation and the 2002Widmark Award, the highest awardbestowed by the International Council onAlcohol Drugs and Traffic Safety. In 2003, Mothers Against Drunk Drivingingson Research in Practice AnnualPresidential Award, with Dr. Hingson asits first recipient. anwei Cao, Ph.D.,joined the StrategicResearch Planning Branch in the Office ofr. Cao will manage theSMART database, which maintains scien-ting. She has atheoretical physics, both from CityUniversity of New York. Previously, Dr.Cao worked for the National Institutes ofHealth Center for Information Technology.Alexei Yeliseev, Ph.D.,staff scientist in the Section of Nuclearagnetic Resonance in NIAAAÕs Intra-mural Laboratory of Membrane Biochem-istry and Biophysics. His work will focuson the expression, purification, and recon-stitution of G-protein-coupled membranereceptors for NMR structural studies. Published by the Office of Research Translation and NIH Publication No. 04Ð5346E-mail: NIAAAnewsletter@nih.go Editor: Gregory RoaNIAAA Office of Research Translation 5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304Phone: 301/443Ð3860 Fax: 301/480Ð1726 efforts to include American Indian, Asian,Hispanic/Latino, and African American Host a Screening Site Health care and mental health professionals,treatment providers, and counselors areencouraged to partner with employers, collegeconduct screening during this yearÕs event.Support can be given in three ways: ¥ nurses, psychologists, and social workers,education credits; ¥ providing locations for the event; ¥ advertising the program to alert the localailability, location,date, and time of this important event. In previous years, successful sites haveNASD offers free, evidence-based, andÕs effectsand its impact on health, work or schoolperformance, and personal relationships.Equally important is the careful selection ofthe screening site. These often includecampuses, military bases, and other high-traffic areas. Each screening site receives a customizedy to host a screening day event,including a step-by-step guide; tips fromprevious yearsÕ successful sites; suggestionsfor recruiting special populations; promo-tional materials, such as sample newsreleases, public service announcements, and Op-Ed pieces; educational brochures,pamphlets, posters, and flyers for the public;and copies of the NASD screening form. n addition to the on-site screeningeening for Mental Health, Inc.,offers an interactive workplace alcohol-screening program for employers, featuringeducational and promotional materials thatcomplement the NASD event. egister Today ItÕs still possible to register to host amentalhealthscreening.org for help inplanning and promoting a screening site inyour community. Register by March 29,, to guarantee delivery of your kit(s) byApril 8. NIAAA Newsletter 2 NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov Alcohol Screening Day Is Approaching Around the country, sites are preparing forNational Alcohol Screening Day (NASD),particular risk for problems with alcohol. pril 8, 2004. The programA wide variety of colleges, hospitals,is conducted by the National Institute onbusinesses, military bases, and GovernmentAlcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA),agencies host NASD events. They arrangethe Substance Abuse and Mental Healthscreening sites in campus centers, shoppingervices Administration (SAMHSA),andScreening for Mental Health, Inc. This yearAt the sites, participants may receive anearly 40 other organizations will serve aswritten screening questionnaire and theNASD sponsors, including the Nationalopportunity to meet with a health profes-Highway Traffic Safety Administrationsional. Referrals for further evaluation and/or(NHTSA), the American Medical Associ-treatment are provided when appropriate. ation (AMA), and the National CollegiateLast year, 62,015 people were screened Athletic Association (NCAA).at 3,727 sites. Between 20 to 25 percent Alcohol and yourof those screened scored above 8 on thee do you draw the line?se Disorders Identification TestÑintent is to raise public awareness aboutalcoholÕs effects on general health byto cut back on their drinking or referral foroviding a variety of educational materialsther assessment and/or treatment. and the opportunity to meet with a healthn 2003, NASD sites screened more professional. NASD also educates peopleminority participants than ever beforSponsors are again extending their outreach was a key contributor at U.S. Colleges. mation science and a doctorate in was appointed as a Personnel News Appointments. Hingson,Sc.D., M.P.H.,recently was namedÕsDivision of Epidemi-ology and Preventionesearch. Dr. HingsonÕs landmark report, Action: Changing the Culture of DrinkingAn expert on drunk. HingsonÕs researchhelped stimulate passage of Federal legis-lation that provided incentives for Statesto make it illegal for drivers under age 21to drive after any drinking. Dringson is the recipient ofnumerous distinguished awards, includingthe 2001 Innovators CombatingSubstance Abuse Award from the Robertood Johnson Foundation and the 2002Widmark Award, the highest awardbestowed by the International Council onAlcohol Drugs and Traffic Safety. In 2003, Mothers Against Drunk Drivingingson Research in Practice AnnualPresidential Award, with Dr. Hingson asits first recipient. anwei Cao, Ph.D.,joined the StrategicResearch Planning Branch in the Office ofr. Cao will manage theSMART database, which maintains scien-ting. She has atheoretical physics, both from CityUniversity of New York. Previously, Dr.Cao worked for the National Institutes ofHealth Center for Information Technology.Alexei Yeliseev, Ph.D.,staff scientist in the Section of Nuclearagnetic Resonance in NIAAAÕs Intra-mural Laboratory of Membrane Biochem-istry and Biophysics. His work will focuson the expression, purification, and recon-stitution of G-protein-coupled membranereceptors for NMR structural studies. Published by the Office of Research Translation and NIH Publication No. 04Ð5346E-mail: NIAAAnewsletter@nih.go Editor: Gregory RoaNIAAA Office of Research Translation 5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304Phone: 301/443Ð3860 Fax: 301/480Ð1726 efforts to include American Indian, Asian,Hispanic/Latino, and African American Host a Screening Site Health care and mental health professionals,treatment providers, and counselors areencouraged to partner with employers, collegeconduct screening during this yearÕs event.Support can be given in three ways: ¥ nurses, psychologists, and social workers,education credits; ¥ providing locations for the event; ¥ advertising the program to alert the localailability, location,date, and time of this important event. In previous years, successful sites haveNASD offers free, evidence-based, andÕs effectsand its impact on health, work or schoolperformance, and personal relationships.Equally important is the careful selection ofthe screening site. These often includecampuses, military bases, and other high-traffic areas. Each screening site receives a customizedy to host a screening day event,including a step-by-step guide; tips fromprevious yearsÕ successful sites; suggestionsfor recruiting special populations; promo-tional materials, such as sample newsreleases, public service announcements, and Op-Ed pieces; educational brochures,pamphlets, posters, and flyers for the public;and copies of the NASD screening form. n addition to the on-site screeningeening for Mental Health, Inc.,offers an interactive workplace alcohol-screening program for employers, featuringeducational and promotional materials thatcomplement the NASD event. egister Today ItÕs still possible to register to host amentalhealthscreening.org for help inplanning and promoting a screening site inyour community. Register by March 29,, to guarantee delivery of your kit(s) byApril 8. NIAAA Newsletter 2 NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov Alcohol Screening Day Is Approaching Around the country, sites are preparing forNational Alcohol Screening Day (NASD),particular risk for problems with alcohol. pril 8, 2004. The programA wide variety of colleges, hospitals,is conducted by the National Institute onbusinesses, military bases, and GovernmentAlcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA),agencies host NASD events. They arrangethe Substance Abuse and Mental Healthscreening sites in campus centers, shoppingervices Administration (SAMHSA),andScreening for Mental Health, Inc. This yearAt the sites, participants may receive anearly 40 other organizations will serve aswritten screening questionnaire and theNASD sponsors, including the Nationalopportunity to meet with a health profes-Highway Traffic Safety Administrationsional. Referrals for further evaluation and/or(NHTSA), the American Medical Associ-treatment are provided when appropriate. ation (AMA), and the National CollegiateLast year, 62,015 people were screened Athletic Association (NCAA).at 3,727 sites. Between 20 to 25 percent Alcohol and yourof those screened scored above 8 on thee do you draw the line?se Disorders Identification TestÑintent is to raise public awareness aboutalcoholÕs effects on general health byto cut back on their drinking or referral foroviding a variety of educational materialsther assessment and/or treatment. and the opportunity to meet with a healthn 2003, NASD sites screened more professional. NASD also educates peopleminority participants than ever beforSponsors are again extending their outreach was a key contributor at U.S. Colleges. mation science and a doctorate in was appointed as a Personnel News Appointments. Hingson,Sc.D., M.P.H.,recently was namedÕsDivision of Epidemi-ology and Preventionesearch. Dr. HingsonÕs landmark report, Action: Changing the Culture of DrinkingAn expert on drunk. HingsonÕs researchhelped stimulate passage of Federal legis-lation that provided incentives for Statesto make it illegal for drivers under age 21to drive after any drinking. Dringson is the recipient ofnumerous distinguished awards, includingthe 2001 Innovators CombatingSubstance Abuse Award from the Robertood Johnson Foundation and the 2002Widmark Award, the highest awardbestowed by the International Council onAlcohol Drugs and Traffic Safety. In 2003, Mothers Against Drunk Drivingingson Research in Practice AnnualPresidential Award, with Dr. Hingson asits first recipient. anwei Cao, Ph.D.,joined the StrategicResearch Planning Branch in the Office ofr. Cao will manage theSMART database, which maintains scien-ting. She has atheoretical physics, both from CityUniversity of New York. Previously, Dr.Cao worked for the National Institutes ofHealth Center for Information Technology.Alexei Yeliseev, Ph.D.,staff scientist in the Section of Nuclearagnetic Resonance in NIAAAÕs Intra-mural Laboratory of Membrane Biochem-istry and Biophysics. His work will focuson the expression, purification, and recon-stitution of G-protein-coupled membranereceptors for NMR structural studies. Published by the Office of Research Translation and NIH Publication No. 04Ð5346E-mail: NIAAAnewsletter@nih.go Editor: Gregory RoaNIAAA Office of Research Translation 5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304Phone: 301/443Ð3860 Fax: 301/480Ð1726 efforts to include American Indian, Asian,Hispanic/Latino, and African American Host a Screening Site Health care and mental health professionals,treatment providers, and counselors areencouraged to partner with employers, collegeconduct screening during this yearÕs event.Support can be given in three ways: ¥ nurses, psychologists, and social workers,education credits; ¥ providing locations for the event; ¥ advertising the program to alert the localailability, location,date, and time of this important event. In previous years, successful sites haveNASD offers free, evidence-based, andÕs effectsand its impact on health, work or schoolperformance, and personal relationships.Equally important is the careful selection ofthe screening site. These often includecampuses, military bases, and other high-traffic areas. Each screening site receives a customizedy to host a screening day event,including a step-by-step guide; tips fromprevious yearsÕ successful sites; suggestionsfor recruiting special populations; promo-tional materials, such as sample newsreleases, public service announcements, and Op-Ed pieces; educational brochures,pamphlets, posters, and flyers for the public;and copies of the NASD screening form. n addition to the on-site screeningeening for Mental Health, Inc.,offers an interactive workplace alcohol-screening program for employers, featuringeducational and promotional materials thatcomplement the NASD event. egister Today ItÕs still possible to register to host amentalhealthscreening.org for help inplanning and promoting a screening site inyour community. Register by March 29,, to guarantee delivery of your kit(s) byApril 8. NIAAA Newsletter 2 NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov Alcohol Screening Day Is Approaching Around the country, sites are preparing forNational Alcohol Screening Day (NASD),particular risk for problems with alcohol. pril 8, 2004. The programA wide variety of colleges, hospitals,is conducted by the National Institute onbusinesses, military bases, and GovernmentAlcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA),agencies host NASD events. They arrangethe Substance Abuse and Mental Healthscreening sites in campus centers, shoppingervices Administration (SAMHSA),andScreening for Mental Health, Inc. This yearAt the sites, participants may receive anearly 40 other organizations will serve aswritten screening questionnaire and theNASD sponsors, including the Nationalopportunity to meet with a health profes-Highway Traffic Safety Administrationsional. Referrals for further evaluation and/or(NHTSA), the American Medical Associ-treatment are provided when appropriate. ation (AMA), and the National CollegiateLast year, 62,015 people were screened Athletic Association (NCAA).at 3,727 sites. Between 20 to 25 percent Alcohol and yourof those screened scored above 8 on thee do you draw the line?se Disorders Identification TestÑintent is to raise public awareness aboutalcoholÕs effects on general health byto cut back on their drinking or referral foroviding a variety of educational materialsther assessment and/or treatment. and the opportunity to meet with a healthn 2003, NASD sites screened more professional. NASD also educates peopleminority participants than ever beforSponsors are again extending their outreach was a key contributor at U.S. Colleges. mation science and a doctorate in was appointed as a Personnel News Appointments. Hingson,Sc.D., M.P.H.,recently was namedÕsDivision of Epidemi-ology and Preventionesearch. Dr. HingsonÕs landmark report, Action: Changing the Culture of DrinkingAn expert on drunk. HingsonÕs researchhelped stimulate passage of Federal legis-lation that provided incentives for Statesto make it illegal for drivers under age 21to drive after any drinking. Dringson is the recipient ofnumerous distinguished awards, includingthe 2001 Innovators CombatingSubstance Abuse Award from the Robertood Johnson Foundation and the 2002Widmark Award, the highest awardbestowed by the International Council onAlcohol Drugs and Traffic Safety. In 2003, Mothers Against Drunk Drivingingson Research in Practice AnnualPresidential Award, with Dr. Hingson asits first recipient. anwei Cao, Ph.D.,joined the StrategicResearch Planning Branch in the Office ofr. Cao will manage theSMART database, which maintains scien-ting. She has atheoretical physics, both from CityUniversity of New York. Previously, Dr.Cao worked for the National Institutes ofHealth Center for Information Technology.Alexei Yeliseev, Ph.D.,staff scientist in the Section of Nuclearagnetic Resonance in NIAAAÕs Intra-mural Laboratory of Membrane Biochem-istry and Biophysics. His work will focuson the expression, purification, and recon-stitution of G-protein-coupled membranereceptors for NMR structural studies. Published by the Office of Research Translation and NIH Publication No. 04Ð5346E-mail: NIAAAnewsletter@nih.go Editor: Gregory RoaNIAAA Office of Research Translation 5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304Phone: 301/443Ð3860 Fax: 301/480Ð1726 efforts to include American Indian, Asian,Hispanic/Latino, and African American Host a Screening Site Health care and mental health professionals,treatment providers, and counselors areencouraged to partner with employers, collegeconduct screening during this yearÕs event.Support can be given in three ways: ¥ nurses, psychologists, and social workers,education credits; ¥ providing locations for the event; ¥ advertising the program to alert the localailability, location,date, and time of this important event. In previous years, successful sites haveNASD offers free, evidence-based, andÕs effectsand its impact on health, work or schoolperformance, and personal relationships.Equally important is the careful selection ofthe screening site. These often includecampuses, military bases, and other high-traffic areas. Each screening site receives a customizedy to host a screening day event,including a step-by-step guide; tips fromprevious yearsÕ successful sites; suggestionsfor recruiting special populations; promo-tional materials, such as sample newsreleases, public service announcements, and Op-Ed pieces; educational brochures,pamphlets, posters, and flyers for the public;and copies of the NASD screening form. n addition to the on-site screeningeening for Mental Health, Inc.,offers an interactive workplace alcohol-screening program for employers, featuringeducational and promotional materials thatcomplement the NASD event. egister Today ItÕs still possible to register to host amentalhealthscreening.org for help inplanning and promoting a screening site inyour community. Register by March 29,, to guarantee delivery of your kit(s) byApril 8. NIAAA Newsletter 2 NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov Alcohol Screening Day Is Approaching Around the country, sites are preparing forNational Alcohol Screening Day (NASD),particular risk for problems with alcohol. pril 8, 2004. The programA wide variety of colleges, hospitals,is conducted by the National Institute onbusinesses, military bases, and GovernmentAlcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA),agencies host NASD events. They arrangethe Substance Abuse and Mental Healthscreening sites in campus centers, shoppingervices Administration (SAMHSA),andScreening for Mental Health, Inc. This yearAt the sites, participants may receive anearly 40 other organizations will serve aswritten screening questionnaire and theNASD sponsors, including the Nationalopportunity to meet with a health profes-Highway Traffic Safety Administrationsional. Referrals for further evaluation and/or(NHTSA), the American Medical Associ-treatment are provided when appropriate. ation (AMA), and the National CollegiateLast year, 62,015 people were screened Athletic Association (NCAA).at 3,727 sites. Between 20 to 25 percent Alcohol and yourof those screened scored above 8 on thee do you draw the line?se Disorders Identification TestÑintent is to raise public awareness aboutalcoholÕs effects on general health byto cut back on their drinking or referral foroviding a variety of educational materialsther assessment and/or treatment. and the opportunity to meet with a healthn 2003, NASD sites screened more professional. NASD also educates peopleminority participants than ever beforSponsors are again extending their outreach was a key contributor at U.S. Colleges. mation science and a doctorate in was appointed as a Personnel News Appointments. Hingson,Sc.D., M.P.H.,recently was namedÕsDivision of Epidemi-ology and Preventionesearch. Dr. HingsonÕs landmark report, Action: Changing the Culture of DrinkingAn expert on drunk. HingsonÕs researchhelped stimulate passage of Federal legis-lation that provided incentives for Statesto make it illegal for drivers under age 21to drive after any drinking. Dringson is the recipient ofnumerous distinguished awards, includingthe 2001 Innovators CombatingSubstance Abuse Award from the Robertood Johnson Foundation and the 2002Widmark Award, the highest awardbestowed by the International Council onAlcohol Drugs and Traffic Safety. In 2003, Mothers Against Drunk Drivingingson Research in Practice AnnualPresidential Award, with Dr. Hingson asits first recipient. anwei Cao, Ph.D.,joined the StrategicResearch Planning Branch in the Office ofr. Cao will manage theSMART database, which maintains scien-ting. She has atheoretical physics, both from CityUniversity of New York. Previously, Dr.Cao worked for the National Institutes ofHealth Center for Information Technology.Alexei Yeliseev, Ph.D.,staff scientist in the Section of Nuclearagnetic Resonance in NIAAAÕs Intra-mural Laboratory of Membrane Biochem-istry and Biophysics. His work will focuson the expression, purification, and recon-stitution of G-protein-coupled membranereceptors for NMR structural studies. Published by the Office of Research Translation and NIH Publication No. 04Ð5346E-mail: NIAAAnewsletter@nih.go Editor: Gregory RoaNIAAA Office of Research Translation 5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304Bethesda, MD 20892Ð9304Phone: 301/443Ð3860 Fax: 301/480Ð1726 efforts to include American Indian, Asian,Hispanic/Latino, and African American Host a Screening Site Health care and mental health professionals,treatment providers, and counselors areencouraged to partner with employers, collegeconduct screening during this yearÕs event.Support can be given in three ways: ¥ nurses, psychologists, and social workers,education credits; ¥ providing locations for the event; ¥ advertising the program to alert the localailability, location,date, and time of this important event. In previous years, successful sites haveNASD offers free, evidence-based, andÕs effectsand its impact on health, work or schoolperformance, and personal relationships.Equally important is the careful selection ofthe screening site. These often includecampuses, military bases, and other high-traffic areas. Each screening site receives a customizedy to host a screening day event,including a step-by-step guide; tips fromprevious yearsÕ successful sites; suggestionsfor recruiting special populations; promo-tional materials, such as sample newsreleases, public service announcements, and Op-Ed pieces; educational brochures,pamphlets, posters, and flyers for the public;and copies of the NASD screening form. n addition to the on-site screeningeening for Mental Health, Inc.,offers an interactive workplace alcohol-screening program for employers, featuringeducational and promotional materials thatcomplement the NASD event. egister Today ItÕs still possible to register to host amentalhealthscreening.org for help inplanning and promoting a screening site inyour community. Register by March 29,, to guarantee delivery of your kit(s) byApril 8. NIAAA Newsletter 2 NIAAA PractitionerÕs Guide Wins Technical CommunicatorsÕ Award IAAAÕs Helping Patients With AlcoholProblems: A Health PractitionerÕs Guide recently won an award for its clarity andusability from the Washington, D.C.chapter of the Society for TechnicalCommunication (STC). The interna-tional society, which includes 25,000professional writers, editors, illustrators,and designers, is dedicated to advancingthe arts and sciences of technical Calendar of Events The Washington, D.C. competition The hard work paid off in the eyes of results were announced on February 7, the STC competition judges. Here are 2004. The judges ranked the Guide some of their comments about the its ÒDistinguishedÓ category, placing it Guide in the top 5 out of 67 entries. The score qualifies the Guideto advance to ÒEverything about this publication the SocietyÕs international competition. works effectively to reinforce the twin NIAAA was in very good companyÑ messages that healthcare practitioners among the other top 5 competitors was should screen patients for alcohol the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident problems and how to do so. The organ- Investigation Board, whose report, ization and content are very strong, and prepared by more than 100 staff, the visual elements, especially the use of received the Òbest in showÓ prize. color, reinforce the message.Ó The high marks for NIAAAÕs Guide are richly deserved, considering the ÒThe structure of the brochure adds extensive work that went into the to its usability and the likelihood that document prior to its release last year. it will be used as intended rather than With direction from an expert panel of simply being shelved or thrown away.Ó grantees, NIAAA staff incorporated the latest research-based content within an ÒThe information is crisp and easy to easy-to-navigate graphic design. The readÑshould enable busy audiences to ther refined through grasp and use the information quickly.Ó two stages of interviews with primar e practitioners from a variety of The lively, bold headings make it practice settings. easy to navigateÉthereÕs nothing stodgy about this brochure.Ó ticipate in or exhibit at the meetings and conferw. For additional information or updates on these events, consult the sponsoring organizations. MARCH ä arch 17Ð18 The Drunken Brain ExhibitÑart oBrain Awareness Week (March 15Ð19) National Museum ofHealth and Medicineashington,DCContact:http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum/ Designed by NIAAAÕs Dr.DennisTwombly,uniqueexhibitfor students explains howalcohol-inded changesinneuronal activitytranslate into altered brain communication,or performance,sensory perception,cognition,and ultimately,dependence.Drs.Roger Sorensen and Vishnu Purohit fromNIAAA will present exhibits onalcohol-relatedtissue damage and risksofadolescent bingeBrain AwarenessWeek is organized bytheDana Alliance for Brain Initiatives toadvance public awareness about the progress,promise,and benefits ofbrain research.Formore information visit www.dana.org/brainweek/.NIAAA also willfeaturetheain ExhibApril 24 at theNational Institutes ofHealth ÒShare the HealthÓExpo (http://sharethehealth.od.nih.gov/ ä arch 19Ð21 National Hispanic MedicalAssociation (NHMA) Annual Conference Washington,DCContact:www.nhmamd.org/ ä March 29 Deadline for site registration forNational Alcohol Screening Day 2004 ä March 31ÐApril 3 PRIDE Youth ProgramsAnnual Conference,ÒGateway to the FutureÓ Louis,Contact:www.prideyouthprograms.org NIAAA is a sponsor ofthis annual drug andalcohol prevention conference expected toouth and adults.ThePRIDE conference features motivationalrs and more than 100 workshops.Youth Programs is a youth organizationdedicated to teaching young people to leadhealthy,productive lives. APRIL April is Alcohol Awareness Month. ä April 8 National Alcohol Screening Day Contact:www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org,or call 800/253Ð7658,or send e-mail tonasd@mentalhealthscreening.org ä pril 24 ÒAdvances in Alcoholism Treatmentealth Services ResearchÓÑ NIAAA-sponsored symposium at the Americanty ofAddiction Medicine (ASAM)nnual Medical-Scientific Conference ashington,DCContact:Nancy Colladay 301/443Ð4733;ncollada@willco.niaaa.nih.gov MAY ä May 1Ð6 American Psychiatric AssociationAnnual Meeting New York,Contact:www.psych.org/ ä May 27Ð30 American Psychological Societyrence Chicago,Contact:www.psychologicalscience.org/convention/index.cfm ä May 27 NIAAA National Advisory CouncilMeeting Rockville,Contact:Ida Nestorio 301/443Ð4376;orillco.niaaa.nih.gov