People may drink to socialize, celebrate, or relax. Alcohol often has a strong effect on people—and throughout history, people have struggled to understand and manage alcohol’s power. Why does alcohol cause people to act and feel differently? How much is too much? Why do some people become addicted while others do not? The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism is researching the answers to these and many other questions about alcohol. Learn about the health effects of alcohol.
Common Names
Booze, Brew, Juice, Hooch, Liquor, Sauce
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For information on alcohol abuse, please visit:
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
- NIDA for Teens Drug Facts on Alcohol - Offers resources for teens and teen influencers. Get the latest on how alcohol affects the brain and body. Features videos, games, blog posts, and more!
- Easy-to-Read Drug Facts on Alcohol - Has pictures and videos to help readers understand the text. The website also can read each page out loud.
- NIH Director’s Blog on Alcohol
- SAMHSA Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Other Resources
- MEDLINEplus Health Information on Drug Abuse (National Library of Medicine, NIH)
- Healthfinder.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies in human volunteers conducted to answer specific health questions. Learn about the NIH-sponsored clinical trials available to you.
- NIDA Clinical Trial Locator - answer a few simple questions and get contact information for Clinical Trials near you.