Drinkers Not Only Zone Out - But Also Are Unaware That They Do So

A new study out of the University of Pittsburgh suggests that a moderate dose of alcohol increases a person’s mind wandering, while at the same time reducing the likelihood of noticing that one’s mind has wandered. The paper, titled “Lost in the Sauce: The Effects of Alcohol on Mind Wandering,” explores this phenomenon and is published in this month’s issue of Psychological Science.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on May 8th, 2009