Alcohol Use Disorder as the ‘Elephant in the Room’: The Changing Conversation Around Alcohol in the United States-View Presentation

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This video features Dr. George Koob, the Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). He discusses various topics related to alcohol use disorder (AUD) and his organization's efforts in understanding and addressing it. Dr. Koob highlights the importance of NIAAA's website, which provides resources on AUD, and mentions their new improved website that can be changed based on user feedback. He also mentions their journal, Alcohol Research Current Reviews, which covers a wide range of research topics.<br /><br />During the Q&A session, Dr. Koob answers questions on topics such as the impact of the pandemic on alcohol consumption, the challenge of translating research findings into practice, the misconception of a "healthy" level of alcohol consumption, the use of alcohol as a social lubricant, the combination of alcohol and marijuana use, the use of medications like naltrexone and disulfiram, the role of family involvement in AUD treatment, and the utility of contingency management in treatment. He also mentions ongoing research in the field and the importance of education and prevention efforts, particularly among young people. Overall, the video highlights the efforts of NIAAA in advancing knowledge about AUD, providing resources for healthcare professionals and the public, and addressing the various aspects and challenges related to AUD and its treatment.

Keywords

Dr. George Koob

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

alcohol use disorder

NIAAA website

user feedback

Alcohol Research Current Reviews

pandemic

research findings

healthy alcohol consumption

alcohol as a social lubricant

naltrexone

disulfiram

family involvement in AUD treatment