Science on Tap, a science series from Washington State University Vancouver, will have an interesting lecture next week at Kiggins Theatre about the neuroscience of cannabis and alcohol.

Sounds like a really fascinating talk. Neuroscientist Bill Griesar, Ph.D., and artist Jeff Leake from NW Noggin will discuss the science and art of cannabis and alcohol and how they affect our brains and creativity.

Details are below! Are you going?

Cheers,
-SueVo (sue.vorenberg@columbian.com)

SCIENCE ON TAP VANCOUVER – THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON (LEGAL) DRUGS: THE NEUROSCIENCE AND ART OF CANNABIS AND ALCOHOL

Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Time: Doors at 6 p.m. event at 7 p.m.
Location: Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main Street, Vancouver, Wash.
Cost: $8 online advance tickets, $10 suggested cover at the door
Food & Drink: Beer, wine, popcorn, pizza slices, and snacks available

Press Release:

Humans have used intoxicants like alcohol and marijuana for thousands of years, and we modern humans are no different. The Northwest is home to thriving beer, wine, and spirits industries, and now that both Washington and Oregon permit the recreational sale and use of marijuana, there are more legal opportunities to get high.

At this Science on Tap, have a beer and stimulate both sides of your brain as neuroscientist Bill Griesar, PhD, and artist Jeff Leake from NW Noggin discuss both the science and art of alcohol and marijuana. Find out how these drugs affect the chemistry our brains and how they change our behavior. Also find out how some well-known artists have approached (and sometimes used) these drugs in the creation of works of art.

Science on Tap Vancouver is produced in partnership with Washington State University Vancouver.

For more information on Science on Tap in both Vancouver, WA, and Portland, OR, visit Via Productions on the web.