Information

The Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute develops and disseminates a wide variety of information resources in order to fulfill its mission of advancing research, policy, and practice to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities affected by substance use disorders.

Research findings, data and statistics, informative resources, and other tools are disseminated through our information services, the ADAI Clearinghouse, and publications and presentations, as well as numerous websites, news blogs, email lists, newsletters, conferences, symposia, and more. Find out how to connect to us via social media, email lists, and more.

ADAI Information Services Team

The ADAI Information Services team provides support to ADAI staff/faculty, UW staff/faculty, our community partners, and the general public. If you need assistance with an information-related request, please contact Meg at meganw@uw.edu.

In this section, find:

• ADAI Publications and Reports: Find journal articles, book chapters, reports and more from ADAI researchers.
• CTN Dissemination Library: Find journal articles, presentations, posters, and other publications and products developed by and about the NIDA National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network.
• ADAI Clearinghouse: Free print and digital education and prevention resources for Washington state residents.
• Empathy Lens Collection: Free realistic, non-stigmatizing photos related to drug and alcohol use, prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction (developed and managed by the ADAI Information Team). 
• Data & Statistics: Up-to-date interactive data charts, and resources for finding county and state, as well as national, statistics.
• Professional Tools: Screening and assessment instruments, evidence-based practices, resources toolkits for providers and educators, and guidance on finding research articles and other information.
• Education & Prevention: Websites with information for the public about cannabis, opioids, methamphetamine, and other substances; prevention and training materials; guidance on finding information about substance use disorders on the web.
• Treatment & Recovery Help: Contact information for local helplines, self-help organizations (12-step, e.g.), and more.
• Substance Use & Addiction Research at the UW: Learn more about the different departments and programs engaged in this work across the university.