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Jessica Kruger
Clinical Assistant Professor of Community Health and Health Behavior
University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Binge-watching, consumption, addictive behaviors, substance use and abuse, health behavior decision-making
Jessica Kruger is an expert on the public health impacts of addictive behaviors, such as binge-watching.
One of Kruger’s recent studies found a correlation between binge-watching and higher rates of stress, anxiety and depression. She was an invited guest on the National Public Radio program “On Point” for a segment on binge-watching Netflix.
Kruger can also speak to the media about behaviors associated with substance use and abuse, including the “munchies” and “drunchies” — the desire to eat unhealthy foods after heavy use of marijuana or a night of drinking, respectively.
CONTACT:
Jessica Kruger, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Community Health and Health Behavior
University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions
- 716-829-6748
- jskruger@buffalo.edu
- Jessica Kruger’s website