Changing the conversation around alcohol in the U.S.: Acknowledging the elephant in the room

Location

Eau Claire, WI In person

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
105 Garfield Ave.
Schofield Auditorium, Schofield Hall

Date and Time

09/19/2023 7 p.m.

Cost

Free

Class Details

George Koob, Ph.D., will provide a transformative presentation to address alcohol consumption, including raising awareness about the scope of the problem and shedding light on the social and health consequences of alcohol misuse.

Resources from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) will be shared, as well as how to encourage our communities in the fight against alcohol misuse. Together, we can drive positive change, advancing research and treatment to build a healthier future for all.

About the lecturer

Dr. Koob is director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). He also is a senior investigator at the Intramural Research Program of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, where he directs the Neurobiology of Addiction Laboratory in the Integrative Neurosciences Research Branch.

Direct questions about the event to Brooke Berg, manager, Community Engagement.