News and Media

Below are news and media coverage of our lab, our research, and our staff.
November 14, 2023

UChicago Medicine program helps lung cancer survivor stay smoke-free

Along with evidence-based therapy and education, Courage to Quit offers participants a chance to share their stories and encourage one another. "For anybody that’s really trying to quit smoking, I would recommend this program. Sometimes you need that extra push,” said program attendee, now smoke-free. 
June 27, 2023

​UChicago Medicine research challenges notion that heavy drinkers more tolerant of effects than others | University of Chicago News

"​New research from the University of Chicago found that very heavy drinkers display the same impairment as light drinkers when consuming their usual excessive amount."
June 19, 2023

Heavy drinkers really don’t ‘handle their liquor,’ study says | CNN

“Our study found some degree of support for an increase of tolerance,” said King, who specializes in alcohol rehabilitation research, “but it really depends on how much alcohol is consumed and how much time has elapsed since drinking.”
February 21, 2023

Courage to Quit helps Englewood woman give up 50+ year smoking habit - UChicago Medicine

​“It was hard to quit, but I made up my mind. You make up your mind and the rest will follow,” said Andrews, 68. “I wouldn’t have made it without the program.”
March 5, 2022

"Varenicline, Nicotine Patch Combo Helps Heavy Drinkers Quit Smoking, Study Finds" - VigourTimes

"The combination of nicotine replacement therapy and the prescription drug varenicline is more effective for smoking cessation in people who are heavy drinkers than nicotine replacement alone."
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March 4, 2022

"Combination treatment is effective for treating smokers who drink heavily"
University of Chicago Medicine

Research conducted by Drs. Andrea King and Ashley Vena demonstrate that using nicotine patches in combination with varenicline increases the likelihood of smoking cessation success. 
Summer, 2021
"A measure of pleasure" - The University of Chicago Magazine
Drs. Andrea King and Dan Fridberg explain how studying alcohol responses both in the lab and the real world has helped to identify risk factors for developing alcohol use disorder. 
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.
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.
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
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
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
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)
​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
​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
​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.
​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.
​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
​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