Aims

To support the free and open dissemination of research findings and information on alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. To encourage open access to peer-reviewed articles free for all to view.

For full versions of posted research articles readers are encouraged to email requests for "electronic reprints" (text file, PDF files, FAX copies) to the corresponding or lead author, who is highlighted in the posting.

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

NIAAA Spectrum February 2012



IN THIS ISSUE

FEATURES
1 Underage Drinking: One Step Forward, Many More to Go

2 New Clinician’s Guide Simplifies Screening for Underage Drinking

A CLOSER LOOK
2 Kids Drink in the Darndest Ways…Or Do They?

NEWS FROM THE FIELD
4 Early Liver Transplant Can Improve Survival

5 Social Media May Help Identify College Drinking Problems

5 Hospitalizations Increase for Alcohol and Drug Overdoses

7 Doctors May Miss Alcohol Screening Opportunities

BY THE NUMBERS
6 A Younger Start Means Higher Risk for Alcohol Dependence

5 QUESTIONS WITH...
7 Antonio Noronha, Ph.D.



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