National Institutes of Health Corner: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Nov 08 2026

Convention Center: Mile High Ballroom 2B-3B

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

World Class Speakers

Patricia Powell

Presenter

Patricia Powell

Moderator

Description

Join this community conversation about the current work of the US National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Key topics include: the potential adverse health risks posed by alcohol at all levels of use, particularly among special populations (eg, women and adults older than 65 years); alcohol use screening and treatment follow-through; and the importance of eliminating stigma to the success of screening and treatment programs.

Presentations

9:45 AM - 10:05 AM

Convention Center - Mile High Ballroom 2B-3B

Summary of the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Priority on Changing the Conversation Around Alcohol in the United States

Patricia Powell | Presenter

10:05 AM - 10:25 AM

Convention Center - Mile High Ballroom 2B-3B

Question-and-Answer Period

Patricia Powell | Moderator

Objectives

Recognize the adverse health risks that alcohol poses at all levels, particularly the danger to special populations including women and adults older than 65 years.
Explain why alcohol use screening and treatment follow-through are pivotal in mitigating alcohol misuse.
Discuss the importance of eliminating the stigma of addiction to the success of alcohol screening and treatment programs.