State Specific Memory

Why arguments while in a drug influenced state, can’t be repaired when the sober. Why? You and/or they won’t be able to remember.

“It’s no secret that alcohol can have a big effect on our memories. Too much alcohol can cause something called a “blackout,” in which your memories seem to be completely wiped forever. The only way you’ll have a clue about what horrendous things you might've said on your big night out is if someone tells you. 

But did you know that some people can retrieve memories they made while they were drunk...by drinking?”

“The most commonly discussed studies on state-dependent memory have dealt with alcohol usage. If people were under the influence of alcohol while they encoded memories, they were more likely to recall those memories while under the influence of alcohol. 

But state-dependent memory involves more than just booze. Other substances, as well as other internal factors, can play a part in memory retrieval. 

Common factors that influence the "state" you are in include: