New Funding Opportunity Aimed at Implementing Effective Strategies to Identify, Treat Unhealthy Alcohol Use

New Funding Opportunity Aimed at Implementing Effective Strategies to Identify, Treat Unhealthy Alcohol Use

New Funding Opportunity Aimed at Implementing Effective Strategies to Identify, Treat Unhealthy Alcohol Use

A new Funding Opportunity Announcement from AHRQ seeks applications for increasing the dissemination and implementation of patient-centered outcomes research findings in primary care practices to identify and manage patients’ unhealthy alcohol use. Nearly a third of Americans report unhealthy alcohol use, but few receive treatment. AHRQ anticipates investing up to $13.5 million over three years to support up to six awards. Grant applicants must propose a comprehensive plan to improve the identification and management of unhealthy alcohol use among adults, including screening and brief intervention and medication-assisted therapy. Applications will be accepted beginning Dec. 4 and are due Jan. 4, 2019. Potential applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of intent. A technical assistance call Oct. 24 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. ET will provide a summary of the initiative and address frequently asked questions. Access additional information on submitting a letter of intent, registering for the technical assistance call and submitting questions in advance of the call. For questions, email alcoholresearch@ahrq.hhs.gov.