Marijuana and addiction are the topics of the next Omaha Science Cafe on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Jim Sorrell, M.D., associate professor of psychiatry at UNMC, will present a talk titled, “Why the human brain is primed for addiction,” which focuses on the effects of marijuana and why it has both the potential for medical benefits and misuse.
His presentation will begin at 7 p.m. at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. in Omaha.
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He also develops telepsychiatry services to help soldiers with issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and substance abuse.
Dr. Sorrell was co-host of the former “Sunday Night Shrink Rap,” a weekly, one-hour call-in radio show in Omaha for young adults.
The Science Cafes are part of an effort by UNMC and other groups to increase the population’s science literacy. Hosted by UNMC, BioNebraska and the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures, Science Cafes are held the first Tuesday of each month.
A more scientifically literate populace is a goal in UNMC’s strategic plan. The goal of the Science Cafes is to introduce and get young adults interested in science by presenting it in a casual setting.
As always, those who attend on Tuesday should arrive early as free pizza will be provided by the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures for the first 50 people who arrive.