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Conducts and supports biomedical and behavioral research, health services research, research training, and health information dissemination with respect to the prevention of alcohol abuse and alcoholism and the treatment of alcoholism. Provides a national focus for the Federal effort to increase knowledge and promote effective strategies to deal with health problems and issues associated with alcohol abuse and alcoholism. In carrying out these responsibilities the Institute: (1) conducts and supports research on alcohol-related disorders in its own laboratories and through extramural projects; (2) supports epidemiological studies and national and community surveys to assess the risks for alcohol abuse among various population groups; (3) plans, directs, supports, and evaluates research to identify new and improved alcoholism prevention, intervention, and treatment methods and techniques for application in the Nation?s health care system; (4) supports training and development of scientists for participation in alcohol research programs and activities; (5) collaborates with other research institutes and Federal programs relevant to alcohol abuse and alcoholism, and provides coordination of Federal alcohol abuse and alcoholism research activities; (6) serves as a national resource for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of scientific findings and improved methods of alcoholism prevention and treatment services; (7) maintains continuing relationships with institutions and professional associations and with international, national, State, and local officials, and voluntary agencies and organizations engaged in alcohol-related work; (8) conducts policy studies and activities which have broad implications for alcoholism treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation activities; (9) supports public education activities to inform the public of the risks and consequences associated with alcohol abuse and alcoholism; and (10) collaborates with SAMHSA on services research issues.