Dr. Barry Dworkin

Binge drinking’s effects on the developing brain studied

Health Headlines Commentary for September 19, 2017

Source:

Binge drinking while young could cause changes in the brain, new study finds

Reference:

The Brain of Binge Drinkers at Rest: Alterations in Theta and Beta Oscillations in First-Year College Students with a Binge Drinking Pattern

 

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