Thinking about drinking: What can Psychology tell us about why people drink?

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Inaugural Professorial Lecture by Professor of Heath Psychology Richard Cooke

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  • Time: 5.30pm – 7pm
  • Location: The Catalyst, University of Staffordshire, Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DF
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  • Free event

Professor Richard Cooke will discuss his research on psychological predictors of university students’ drinking, awareness of alcohol guidelines and comparing drinking patterns internationally. He’ll also discuss future plans for research on middle-aged drinking.

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