Oh, Snap Alcohol May Mess With Memory
Underage Drinking Can Keep Memories From Sticking.
HOW? Alcohol can keep short-term memories from becoming long-lasting ones. This process, called memory consolidation, gets messed up in a part of your brain called the hippocampus.
Even just a little alcohol can mess with your memory while you’re drinking. And the more you drink, the worse it gets!
Think about what is important for you to remember and make a list!
The Dangers of Underage Drinking
Not only do underage drinkers put themselves in danger, but they also put others in jeopardy if they get behind the wheel or exhibit violent behavior.
Learn more about binge drinking, social hosting and alcohol use disorders in teens.