When does it stop being a party and start becoming a problem? Is there a way to steer clear of addiction?

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Just the Facts

July 21, 2021 29 minutes

Host

Mike McGowan

Guest

Dr. Krista Lisdahl

Director of the University of Wisconsin -- Milwaukee’s Brain Imaging and Neuropsychology (BraIN) Laboratory

Description

Dr. Krista Lisdahl discusses the neurocognitive consequences of chronic cannabis and other drug use during adolescence and early adulthood. Her research examines the effects of marijuana, alcohol, nicotine, and ecstasy use on brain structure and function. Dr. Lisdahl is the Director of the University of Wisconsin — Milwaukee’s Brain Imaging and Neuropsychology (BraIN) Laboratory. Dr. Lisdahl and her teams research can be accessed at https://uwm.edu/psychology/people/lisdahl-krista-m/

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