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The Neurotoxicology and Alcohol [NAL] Study Section addresses the effects of environmental toxicants (such as pesticides or metals) or alcohol on the central nervous system. Specific areas covered by NAL:

• Neuropharmacology/toxicology; neurophysiology: effects of acute or chronic exposure to environmental toxins or alcohol on the central nervous system primarily using animal or in vitro models.
• Behavioral pharmacology/behavioral toxicology: effects of acute or chronic exposure to environmental toxins or alcohol on behavior with a focus on the underlying behavioral and neural mechanisms primarily in animal models. Along with issues of tolerance and dependence for alcohol, this includes craving and initiation and reinforcement of drinking.
• Neuroteratology: effects of acute or chronic prenatal or early exposure to environmental toxins or alcohol on the central nervous system, primarily in animal models.

The study sections with most closely related areas of similar science listed in rank order are:

Biobehavioral Regulation, Learning and Ethology Study Section [BRLE] 
Risk, Prevention and Intervention for Addictions Study Section [RPIA] 
Neural Basis of Psychopathology, Addictions and Sleep Disorders Study Section [NPAS] 
Child Psychopathology and Developmental Disabilities Study Section [CPDD]