ADAI News & Events
March 18, 2019
What Actually Happens When You Combine Alcohol and Caffeine?
Much like caffeine, alcohol is associated with a temporary increase in heart rate and blood pressure. Does that mean drinking the two together could spell extra trouble for your cardiovascular system? Possibly. When you consume both alcohol and caffeine at the same time, your heart rate and blood pressure could increase more when you consume…
What to Do if Your Friend Is Passed Out Drunk
“When alcohol is first being absorbed and our blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is on the way up, we may feel stimulated,” Susan Stoner, PhD, a research consultant at the University of Washington Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute, tells SELF. But too much alcohol in a short time can lead to loss of consciousness and life-threatening…
March 11, 2019
Upcoming Addiction Conferences in the Pacific NW Region
Inspiring Innovations: Behavioral Health Workforce SummitApril 3, 2019 – Spokane, WAApril 5, 2019 – Seattle, WA The UW Evidence-Based Practice Institute (EBPI), the Advancing Integrated Mental Health Solutions (AIMS) Center, and the Integrated Care Training Program (ICTP) are sponsoring summits to explore opportunities for creating academic and industry partnerships to train the workforce of the future — a…
Cannabis Advertising in Free Magazines: Webinar
In this March 14, 2019 webinar, Dr. Beatriz Carlini presented findings from a recently concluded study looking at how cannabis products, legal stores, and vaping devices are portrayed in print media ads and the implications of these findings for prevention and education. The webinar was sponsored by Washington Healthy Youth Coalition; Washington Association for Substance Abuse…
January 25, 2019
21st Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine Conference, March 7-8, 2019 in Everett, WA
The largest of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, the annual Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine Conference provides the latest innovations and scientific developments in Addiction Medicine. Nationally and locally recognized experts will deliver the evidence- and case-based information that is necessary for providers to enhance their proficiency in diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with substance use…
January 17, 2019
Dr. Rick Ries Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award from WA State Health Care Authority
Richard Ries, MD, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Washington State Health Care Authorityfor his longstanding work with the annual Co-Occuring Disorders and Treatment Washington State Conference in October 2018. Drs. Ries and Dennis Donovan (ADAI), started the COD & Treatment Conference in the late 1980s to share current information on co-occuring disorders and treatment among professionals from behavioral health,…
January 16, 2019
Opportunity at ADAI through NIDA Summer Internship Program
ADAI’s Pacific NW Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network is participating in the NIDA Summer Internship Program in 2019. Through this program, undergraduates age 18 and older are introduced to the field of drug abuse and addiction research by participating in research internships with NIDA’s distinguished scientists at universities across the United States. Students work with leading scientists…
January 15, 2019
New Reports from ADAI Review Treatment & Policy Issues in Washington State
Three recent reports by the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute at the University of Washington address current issues of interest to treatment providers and policy makers in Washington State. The reports were developed for the WA State Health Care Authority, Division of Behavioral Research (DBHR). Evidence-based Practices in Washington State. Susan Stoner, UW Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute, September…
December 14, 2018
ADAI Small Grants Awards for October 2018 Cycle
ADAI funded 3 Small Grants in the October 2018 cycle. The goal of the Small Grants Program is to stimulate research at the University of Washington by supporting promising pilot projects which may ultimately be developed into full studies with outside grant support. Congratulations to the recipients! PI: Vivian Lyons, PhD Student in Epidemiology and ITHS Fellow; Ali Rowhani-Rahbar,…
December 11, 2018
Position open: Director, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute, University of Washington, Seattle
The University of Washington Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute is seeking a new Director. This is a great opportunity to lead a highly successful and impactful research institute. ADAI is the home for the Pacific NW Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network and the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center. To apply: http://bit.ly/ADAI_directorAt bottom of page “Apply for this job” ADAI…
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