Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute

WASHINGTON STATE DATA & RESOURCES

Find statewide or county-specific information about substance use and related topics in Washington State on our newly updated Data & Resources page.

ADAI HAS A NEW NAME!

PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST: We are pleased to announce that ADAI has taken an important step toward reducing stigma by removing the term “abuse” from our name. We are now the Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute!

ADAI’s MARIJUANA RESEARCH, OUTREACH, & EDUCATION WORK, 2019-2021

Our Interim Marijuana Research Report describes our latest research, updates to our online information & training resources, UW/WSU consensus statement on health risks of high-potency cannabis products, and more!

PARENT-CHILD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Learn about the Fetal Alcohol & Drug Unit’s evidence-based home visitation case-management model for mothers.

LEARN ABOUT MARIJUANA WEBSITE

NEW DESIGN! Check out our new look and find science-based information about health effects, data and surveys, products, parent and teen resources, and more!

MEDICINAL CANNABIS & CHRONIC PAIN ONLINE TRAINING

Developed for health professionals, this NEWLY UPDATED online training presents current information and clinical practice guidelines on the use of medicinal cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain. CME available!

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New Study: Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder Underused in Washington State

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a major concern in the United States. Treatment medications like methadone and buprenorphine have been found to be effective at improving functioning and reducing deaths, with longer treatment periods leading...

In the News: Overdose Deaths in WA Up 30% in 2020

ADAI's Dr. Banta-Green: “The general public needs better information that substance use disorder is a treatable health condition.” According to preliminary data from the state Department of Health, as reported by the Seattle Times, fatal...