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SUMMARY:The Brain & Addiction
DESCRIPTION:How is an “addicted” brain different from a “normal” brain?\nPeople use the term “addicted” all the time – “You’re addicted to that show.” “I’m addicted to morning coffee.” Consider these terms: preference\, habit\, pattern\, obsession\, addiction. Do they look different in your brain? Could you define the difference between a caffeine addiction and a cocaine one? Or between food and alcohol? What about social media\, cell phone usage\, compulsive shopping\, gambling\, or online gaming? If you’re curious about the difference between a substance addiction and behavioral one\, or what’s being learned from the widespread use of new medications for obesity\, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from a real expert all about the brain and addiction.  \nDr. Celeste Napier of Rush University will give a fascinating talk explaining how scientists study addiction\, what neuroscience tells us about it\, and why that matters. You’ll gain an understanding of how the brain works when any of us make unhealthy choices\, This talk help you better appreciate disorder differences\, and how to support those that suffer from use disorders and addictions. \nThursday\, Sept. 25\, 2025 at 6:30pm; doors open at 6:00pm \nSulzer Public Library\, 4455 N Lincoln Av\, Chicago\, IL 60625 \nFree\, but Registration is Required HERE. \nT. Celeste Napier\, PhD\, is Professor Emerit of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Napier is also the Education Advisor for the IL Council on Problem Gambling and on the Scientific Advisory Board for the International Center for Responsible Gaming.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/the-brain-and-addiction/
LOCATION:Sulzer Public Library\, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beyond Earth Day - A Discussion About Protecting the Environment
DESCRIPTION:Join Illinois Science Council\, AWIS\, the C2ST\, Chientist\, and ChiTownBio for a joint event of networking\, socializing\, and science! \nWe have an amazing panel of local scientists and educators who will discuss their research and great opportunities they are creating for citizen scientists. They are blazing paths for everyone to partake in generating data that can be used to advance our world of knowledge and advocate for the world we want to see. There will be Q&A with the panelists followed by networking and discussions about how we can all work together to make Chicagoland more sustainable. \nOur panelists: \n\nLiza Watson Lehrer from the Urban Wildlife Institute at the Lincoln Park Zoo\nTaran Lichtenberger from Budburst at the Chicago Botanic Garden\nOlivia Reda from the Adopt-a-Beach Program at the Alliance for the Great Lakes\n\nDoors open at 6:00; panel begins at 6:30pm. \nPlease register at this Eventbrite link so we have a good headcount. \nWe are excited to host this panel in collaboration with the Chicago Public Library at the auditorium of the Sulzer Regional Branch Library.
URL:https://www.illinoisscience.org/event/beyond-earth-day-a-discussion-about-protecting-the-environment/
LOCATION:Sulzer Public Library\, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
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