“Drinking to the point of a blackout has gained pop culture notoriety in recent years. Alcohol-induced blackouts can lead to impaired memory of events that transpired while intoxicated, and a drastically increased risk of injuries and other harms. They can occur in anyone who drinks alcohol, no matter their age or level of experience with drinking. In this factsheet, we will take a sober look at this common but deeply concerning consequence of alcohol misuse.”

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Alcohol causes memory blackouts by impairing the hippocampus – the area in the brain involved in forming memories. Watch to learn more. pic.twitter.com/ZWKAkjtPX8

— NIAAA News (@NIAAAnews) May 31, 2023