Welcome to the Alcohol Research Lab

We are an alcohol research lab at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, headed by Dr. Catharine Fairbairn!

We explore alcohol’s social, cognitive, and emotional effects in order to understand how alcohol use might become a problem for some people.

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Every week we will be introducing a new harm reduction tip of the week which will give insight into how you can keep yourself safe while drinking. This week we will be focusing on "knowing your limits" to better understand what is considered a standard drink and how to be more aware of your drinking habits.

Hi everyone! Meet our Alcohol Research Lab Team for the 2021-2022 school year! We are super excited to show you what we have been working on and give you an inside look into our daily lives as researchers. If you are interested in taking part in a current study of ours please click the link in our bio. Cheers to a new school year!

May 5th, 2021, marked the final meeting for the semester. Thank you to all the fantastic grad students, post-baccs, and undergraduate RAs for the productive and successful semester. We will miss the students graduating and pursuing other endeavors. Remember to remain in touch - we would love to celebrate all of your accomplishments.

It’s National Drugs/Alcohol Awareness Week! Here are some quick facts as it relates to alcohol consumption:

Did you know that alcohol is diuretic. This means that alcohol removes water from biological mechanisms that keep your body functioning properly/. TIP: Keep a glass of water or water bottle near you next time you go out to drink!

We must continue to mitigate the spread of COVID 19. Remember to keep a distance of 6 feet, wear a mask, and don't share your drinks.

Let's talk about the origins and history of the most popular event on campus, Unofficial.

Welcome Back UIUC Students!

Ending with our Harm Reduction model series, presented by the Alcohol Research Lab, we will be briefly discussing treatment options for an individual suffering with Alcohol Use Disorder.