Pub Scholar Presents - "From TikTok to Fentanyl: Addiction Unpacked"
About this Event
Lectures by professors and subject experts on mind-stimulating topics, served up at cool Bay Area bars.
Date: Thursday, July 30th 2026 🌙
Time: 6:30 PM doors open, 7:00 PM lecture⏳
Location: Cubita, San Francisco (Mission)
Lecture: “From TikTok to Fentanyl: Addiction Unpacked” 💊
Speaker: Dr. Malia Omale, MD, Addiction Medicine 🧠
Why does a digital notification spark the exact same neurological rush as a drug, and how did San Francisco become ground zero for the modern synthetic crisis?
We'll be breaking down the complex mechanics of dependency in the modern world. Led by Dr. Malia Omale, MD, MPH, an addiction medicine expert practicing right here in the Bay Area, this talk strips away the textbook fluff and societal judgment to look directly at the neurobiology of what drives our deepest compulsions.
This vital clinical perspective connects the dots between instant gratification and fixations. Dr. Omale will unpack the striking neurological parallels between the dopamine loops engineered by social media apps, chemical substance abuse, and other forms of addiction. We will dive into a raw, data-driven conversation about the fentanyl crisis cutting through our local communities, how corporate tech platforms capitalize on human vulnerability, and what science actually says about harm reduction, recovery, and reclaiming control over our own brains.
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Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:55 PM
Check-in
Info: Doors open! Our event is open seating, so come early to grab a seat and grab your drinks + food.
🕑: 06:55 PM - 07:00 PM
Introduction
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Lecture Time
🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Audience Q&A
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Mix & Mingle
Info: Mingle, grow your bar tab, vibe!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 12.51 to USD 25.00
