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UTEP Researchers Reveal Alcohol Impacts Decision-Making in Males More Than Females

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Friedman, Alexander
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Department: Biological Sciences
UTEP Researchers Reveal Alcohol Impacts Decision-Making in Males More Than Females
Date: July 2, 2025



EL PASO, Texas (July 2, 2025) – Alcohol consumption is widely known to affect decision-making, but a recent study led by researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso found that the extent of that impact may have something to do with the drinker’s gender.


Full story: [ Link to University Communications ]