The human brain is only barely understood, and the way psychoactive drugs interact with it is even less clear. However, scientists and the general public have come to a certain working understanding. The difference between scientists' understanding and the public's, though, is at times unfortunately large. There's a lot of misinformation out there, and it's not easy to correct. Want to learn more? Come to this class to gain a little insight into such questions as: -How do drugs affect the brain? -How did scientists figure out the mechanisms of action of these drugs, and how did they separate them into classes? -What is the difference between pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, and why should you care? -How does the public understanding of psychoactive drugs differ from the truth? -And any other questions you want answered.

Consent is a basic life skill for interpersonal relationships-- of the sexual and/or romantic variety and otherwise! Come learn about what consent is, how to ask for it, how to give it or not, and how to make it part of your everyday life! This class will not get explicit. It should be appropriate to everyone who has been through basic high school sex ed. It is also not all about sex! Consent is important in platonic relationships too! If you have concerns about the content feel free to contact one of the teachers. If you would like the attend the class and there is a specific topic that may make you uncomfortable and/or trigger you, please talk to us and we will try to make it so that you can attend! Brought to you by MIT Stop Our Silence, the group that brings MIT the Vagina Monologues every year.