News and Media
Below are news and media coverage of our lab, our research, and our staff.
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June 9, 2020
"Smokers who see others using JUUL electronic cigarettes want to smoke" - University of Chicago Medicine Dr. Andrea King discusses findings from the Clinical Addictions Research Laboratory demonstrating that young adult smokers who observe someone using a JUUL experience increases in smoking urge and vaping desire. |
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January 15, 2020
"The Real Cost of Smoking by State" - WalletHub
Dr. Daniel Fridberg provides insight regarding smoking-cessation programs, e-cigarettes and other smoking-related concerns.
"The Real Cost of Smoking by State" - WalletHub
Dr. Daniel Fridberg provides insight regarding smoking-cessation programs, e-cigarettes and other smoking-related concerns.
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December 23, 2019
"How Easy Is It to Binge Drink During the Holidays?" - Healthline Dr. Ashley Vena discusses binge drinking and tips to minimize over-indulging during the holidays |
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November 7, 2019
"Understanding vaping and its risks" - University of Chicago Medicine
Dr. Andrea King, an expert on vaping prevalence and its health effects and co-leader of the Cancer Prevention and Control research program at UChicago, is interviewed about risks associated with vaping
"Understanding vaping and its risks" - University of Chicago Medicine
Dr. Andrea King, an expert on vaping prevalence and its health effects and co-leader of the Cancer Prevention and Control research program at UChicago, is interviewed about risks associated with vaping
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October 25, 2019
"Want to Quit Vaping? Start Small, Says Chicago Psychologist" - WTTW Chicago PBS Dr. Andrea King discusses strategies for quitting vaping September 18, 2019
"Vaping has claimed 7 lives. Doctors wonder if traditional smoking cessation methods will help people quit" - The Chicago Tribune Dr. Andrea King is featured in an article covering the recent vaping induced lung illnesses |
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April 18, 2019
"UChicago Medicine receives $3.8 million, 5-year grant to study stimulation and sedation in excessive drinkers" - University of Chicago Medicine Dr. Andrea King has been awarded a $3.8 million grant from the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) |
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January 17, 2019
"What Dry January is All About, and Why You Might Want to Try It" - WTTW Chicago PBS Dr. Daniel Fridberg appears in a segment for WTTW Chicago PBS discussing the "dry January" trend |
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April 13, 2017
"Think you can handle your alcohol? Study may urge some drinkers to think again" - Science Daily
Results of the lab's work examining fine motor and complex task performance in heavy drinkers over time
"Think you can handle your alcohol? Study may urge some drinkers to think again" - Science Daily
Results of the lab's work examining fine motor and complex task performance in heavy drinkers over time
January 14, 2015
"What is Alcohol Addiction?" - Chicago RedEye Newspaper
Dr. Andrea King featured in a print and online piece as part of a series examining addiction.
"What is Alcohol Addiction?" - Chicago RedEye Newspaper
Dr. Andrea King featured in a print and online piece as part of a series examining addiction.
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December 15, 2014
"Are E-Cigarettes Dangerous?" - Dr. Oz Show Dr. Andrea King appears in a segment on the Dr. Oz Show discussing the effects of e-cigarettes on smoking perpetuation. |
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August 25, 2014
"The Siren Call of E-Cigarettes" - Medpage Today
Dr. Daniel Fridberg appears in a segment for Medpage Today discussing how recent work from our lab fits into ongoing policy and public health decisions
"The Siren Call of E-Cigarettes" - Medpage Today
Dr. Daniel Fridberg appears in a segment for Medpage Today discussing how recent work from our lab fits into ongoing policy and public health decisions
August 18, 2014
"Quitting Smoking, Chicago Style" - Science Life
Dr. Daniel Fridberg speaks at a press conference for Smoking Cessation Awareness Week, Aug 18-22, 2014
"Quitting Smoking, Chicago Style" - Science Life
Dr. Daniel Fridberg speaks at a press conference for Smoking Cessation Awareness Week, Aug 18-22, 2014
