The Research Society on Alcoholism (RSA) is a

learned society A learned society (; also learned academy, scholarly society, or academic association) is an organization that exists to promote an discipline (academia), academic discipline, profession, or a group of related disciplines such as the arts and s ...

of over 1600 active members based in Austin, Texas. Its objective is to advance research on

alcoholism Alcoholism is, broadly, any drinking of alcohol (drug), alcohol that results in significant Mental health, mental or physical health problems. Because there is disagreement on the definition of the word ''alcoholism'', it is not a recognize ...

and the

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and

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effects of

alcohol Alcohol most commonly refers to: * Alcohol (chemistry), an organic compound in which a hydroxyl group is bound to a carbon atom * Alcohol (drug), an intoxicant found in alcoholic drinks Alcohol may also refer to: Chemicals * Ethanol, one of sev ...

. The RSA holds an annual meeting and, together with the International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism, sponsors the publication of '' Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research'', published by

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. RSA holds yearly elections for Vice President, Secretary and five Board Member positions. Current and Past Presidents

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Research Society On Alcoholism Scientific societies based in the United States Alcohol abuse in the United States Addiction organizations in the United States