Working Memory and Substance Abuse (AUDIO) University of Oregon Your browser does not support the audio element. Caption Atika Khurana, assistant professor in the University of Oregon's Department of Counseling Psychology and Human Services, provides a short summary and the implications of a study that looked at the impact of a strong working memory in adolescents who began experimenting with drugs. Credit University of Oregon Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.