Author name: Alyssa Looser-Smith

Alyssa is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and received her Master’s degree from San Diego State University. She has experience working with individuals in recovery of all ages for over eight years. Alyssa has also worked with at-risk homeless foster youth transitioning into independent living along with the families in the neonatal intensive care unit at UCSD.

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Can Drugs Cause Memory Loss? What You Should Know

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), alcohol and other substances can affect memory in several ways, leading to both short-term and long-term cognitive problems. Drugs interfere with the brain’s ability to process, store, and recall information, which can impact concentration, learning, emotional regulation, and decision-making

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