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Mindful Sips: Neuroscience of Alcohol Use Disorder, Part 2

Illustration of a brain with waves of particles passing trhough it.

Feb

25

2025

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Cost: Free

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Part of a series of discussions by the Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Addiction Research about the neuroscientific, genetic and social aspects of alcohol drinking and the development of Alcohol Use Disorder.

Description

Do you like drinking alcohol, but you don’t want to face the “dark side of addiction”? Join a series of UT researchers to learn about the neuroscientific, genetic and social aspects of alcohol drinking and the development of Alcohol Use Disorder! Food and drinks will be provided.

Speakers and topics:

Laura Ferguson: Blood samples as predictor of brain signatures underlying AUD
Rajesh Miranda: Alcohol’s eﬀects on (neuro-)development

Location

NHB 1.720

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