NIAAA Spectrum - Alcohol Research News, Volume 9, Issue Number 2

NIAAA Spectrum - Alcohol Research News, Volume 9, Issue Number 2

A Closer Look

Diffusion Tensor Imaging

Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) is a type of magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, that is used to map white-matter pathways in a living brain.

Noteworthy

NIAAA Publishes New Strategic Plan

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Strategic Plan, 2017–2021, was released in spring 2017.

New Addiction Medicine Certification Available for Physicians

Beginning in fall 2017, physicians will have the opportunity to become certified in the subspecialty of addiction medicine.

5 Questions With . . .

Laura E. Kwako, Ph.D.,

Clinical Research Psychologist,
Office of the Clinical Director,
NIAAA