Binge drinking effects on lab rats (chimps?) w/Poll

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Saturday December 29, 2007 · 9:13 AM PST

2007/12/29 · 09:13

As we approach the pinnacle of the ~~alcohol poisoning~~ holiday season, this op-ed seems appropriate and may give us pause:

NYT - The Hangover That Lasts

The binges activate an inflammatory response in rat brains rather than a pure regrowth of normal neuronal cells. Even after longstanding sobriety this inflammatory response translates into a tendency to stay the course, a diminished capacity for relearning and maladaptive decision-making.

(emphasis mine)

I can't help thinking that stay the course is a jab at the infamous drug and alcohol abusing history and resulting policies of the decider-in-chief.

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The root cause of Gee Dubya's petulent, stubborn behavior is

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The root cause of Gee Dubya's petulent, stubborn behavior is

Dr. Steinberg nailed it - alcohol burnout.

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He's a spoiled rich kid who's always gotten his way.

26 votes

Laura is putting something in his Rice Crispies.

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Barney is using canine mind control

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Other

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