Focus on Meth 2025 Symposium
June 12, 2025 | 9am-3:30pm
The Focus on Meth 2025 Symposium examined the scope and impact of methamphetamine use in WA State through conversation with diverse experts about the latest data, research, and in-the-field approaches to support people through health care, harm reduction, treatment, and social services.
Objectives
- Raise awareness of meth use in WA State
- Generate conversation to promote understanding and new ideas.
Recording & Slides
Opening remarks: Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, MPH, MSW, UW ADAI CEDEER; Tony Walton WA Health Care Authority; Priscilla Blackwolf, Yakama Nation. Watch the recording
Bryan Sturgill, Gather Community Services; Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, MPH, MSW, UW ADAI CEDEER Watch the recording.
August Oliver, CCS of Western WA; Jeremy Russell, Peer Seattle. Watch the recording.
Sam Carroll, Spokane Regional Health District; Christina Muller-Shinn, Mason County Public Health, Peter Cleary Project NEON. Watch the recording.
Jonathan Buccholz, MD, UW Psychiatry. Watch the recording.
Liz Fraser, MSW, Blue Mountain Heart to Heart; Kevin Alvarado & Kate Palmer, Plymouth Housing; Sara Parent, ND, WSU. Watch the recording.
Sarah Leyde, MD, UW Medicine/Harborview; Mark Duncan, MD, UW Medicine; LeiLani Dawn, UW ADAI CEDEER. Watch the recording.
Closing Remarks, Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, MPH, MSW, UW ADAI CEDEER. Watch the recording.
This event was part of the Focus on Meth educational series hosted by the ADAI Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology, & Research, which includes a number hour-long webinars. Check out the Focus on Meth page to find recordings and resources!
