Thoughts and Experiences of Addiction (TEA) Lab

Through qualitative and quantitative research centered on understanding perceptions and experiences of addiction, we aim to improve diagnosis, classification, and access to evidence-based care, as well as reduce health disparities.
About Us

Research

Research Areas

Specifically, we focus on understanding behavioral addictions, particularly Gambling Disorder, and harm reduction treatment methods. As a crucial aspect of this work, the TEA lab pays particular attention to aspects of diversity and culture that impact perceptions and experiences of addictions.

Gambling

Understanding experiences and perceptions of gambling problems.

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Harm Reduction

Understanding ways to better support the provision of harm reduction prevention and treatment.

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Cultural Factors

Understanding how culture impacts the perception and experience of addiction.

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Team

Our Team of Addiction Researchers

The TEA Lab is led by Dr. Jenny Grant Weinandy and is comprised of a team of fantastic graduate and undergraduate students.

Meet Our Team

We are also looking to grow our team. Please see our section for  Prospective Students .

Our Latest Updates

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    TEA Lab at ICRG in Las Vegas

    Dr. Grant Weinandy  and her daughter attended the 25th International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) conference in Las Vegas at the start of October. In a talk with Dr. Jim Whelan, a Professor at...

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    End of Semester Celebrations

    We celebrated the end of the semester by creating art together which can decorate our lab space!

    In the TEA Lab, we value rest and fun activities as well as doing good work, because our team member's...