In this episode of the Addiction Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Andrea King discusses her extensive research on subjective effects of alcohol and their implications for addiction. The conversation covers her journey in addiction research, the Chicago Social Drinking Project, and the importance of understanding individual differences in alcohol response. Dr. King is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago and the Director of the Clinical Addictions Research Laboratory. Learn more about her work here.

Chapters

01:07 - Dr. Andrea King's Journey in Addiction Research

09:52 - Understanding Subjective Effects of Alcohol

18:07 - The Chicago Social Drinking Project Overview

25:41 - Longitudinal Findings on Alcohol Sensitivity

35:30 - The Complexity of Alcohol Use and Recovery

49:21 - Future Directions in Alcohol Research

52:31 - Take Home Messages for Recovery and Practice