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The Neuroscience of Alcohol: 9 FAQs
Event by: Science on Tap - Oregon & Washington
Location: Alberta Rose Theatre, Northeast Alberta Street 3000, Portland
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9 frequently asked questions related to alcohol and brain function, with an emphasis on adolescents-young adulthood.
Why is 21 years the legal age to purchase alcohol?
Why does alcohol give you the spins?
Does alcohol truly relieve stress?
Do teenagers get hangovers?
What does alcohol do to sleep?
Are there long-term effects of adolescent drinking?
What’s wrong with drinking games?
How does alcohol cause memory impairments
Can drinking on an empty stomach increase intoxication?
Many lores and misrepresentations about beverage alcohol (ethanol) abound and are retold throughout human history. Decades of scientific studies on alcohol effects on brain and behavior, however, are just as intriguing. From myths to data, this talk will explore the complicated relationships humans have with alcohol.
Dr. Kathy Grant is Professor and Chief of Neuroscience at OHSU.
Dr. Aqilah McCane is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Neuroscience at OHSU.
Why is 21 years the legal age to purchase alcohol?
Why does alcohol give you the spins?
Does alcohol truly relieve stress?
Do teenagers get hangovers?
What does alcohol do to sleep?
Are there long-term effects of adolescent drinking?
What’s wrong with drinking games?
How does alcohol cause memory impairments
Can drinking on an empty stomach increase intoxication?
Many lores and misrepresentations about beverage alcohol (ethanol) abound and are retold throughout human history. Decades of scientific studies on alcohol effects on brain and behavior, however, are just as intriguing. From myths to data, this talk will explore the complicated relationships humans have with alcohol.
Dr. Kathy Grant is Professor and Chief of Neuroscience at OHSU.
Dr. Aqilah McCane is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Neuroscience at OHSU.