• To achieve a better understanding of the effects of alcohol on the health and behavior of individuals,
• To provide the scientific basis for prevention and treatment of alcohol misuse and alcoholism,
• To fund innovative, high quality research,
• To support promising new investigators,
• To communicate information effectively with the research community and other interested parties.

This unique mission combines a primary focus on the support of important, innovative research with a commitment to sharing data about alcohol and its effects through publication and conference activities.