Age, Period, and Cohort Effects in Alcohol Use in the United States in the 20th and 21st Centuries

This article is part of a Festschrift commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first as part of the National Institute of Mental Health and later as an independent institute of the National Institutes of Health, NIAAA today is the world's largest funding agency for alcohol research. In addition to its own intramural research program, NIAAA supports the entire spectrum of innovative basic, translational, and clinical research to advance the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of alcohol use disorder and alcohol-related problems. To celebrate the anniversary, NIAAA hosted a 2-day symposium, Alcohol Across the Lifespan: 50 Years of Evidence-Based Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment Research, devoted to key topics within the field of alcohol research. This article is based on Dr. Keyes' presentation at the event. NIAAA Director George F. Koob, Ph.D., serves as editor of the Festschrift.

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This article provides an overview of the background and significance of the 50th anniversary celebration of the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), the world's largest funding agency for alcohol research. It highlights NIAAA's support for innovative research in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of alcohol use disorder and alcohol-related problems.