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The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Strategic Plan 2001-2005 Table of Contents Preface On the Frontiers of Knowledge: 30 Years of Alcohol Research Introduction Magnitude of the Problem Accomplishing the Mission: Key NIAAA Functions NIAAA's Vision: At the Threshold of the New Millennium, New Successes Overview Goal 1:  Identify Genes That are Involved in Alcohol-Associated Disorders Goal 2:  Identify Mechanisms Associated With Neuroadaptation at Multiple Levels of Analysis (Molecular, cellular, neural circuits, and behavior) Goal 3:  Identify Additional Science-Based Preventive Interventions Goal 4:  Further Delineate Biological Mechanisms Involved in the Biomedical Consequences Associated With Excessive Alcohol Consumption Goal 5:  Discover New Medications to Diminish Craving for Alcohol, Reduce Likelihood of Posttreatment Relapse, and Accelerate Recovery of Organ Function Goal 6:  Advance Knowledge of the Influence of Environment on Expression of Genes Involved in Alcohol-Associated Behavior, Including Vulnerable Adolescent Years and in Special Populations Goal 7:  Further Elucidate the Relationships Between Alcohol and Violence Implementation of the Plan NIAAA Core Strategies Key External Factors That Could Affect Achievement of the NIAAA's Goals and Objectives Linking Mission and Performance Monitoring Use of Evaluations and Assessments Drafting the Plan Appendix: Descriptions of Program Evaluations and Other Studies

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