ADAI News & Events
May 6, 2019
ADAI Welcomes New Director Susan Ferguson
Dr. Susan Ferguson was named as the new Director of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute in April, 2019, and officially began her role at ADAI on July 1. “Addiction is a devastating disease with effects that run deep and wide. I’m excited to be part of an institute that is combatting this disease on…
March 18, 2019
Most Syringe Exchange Clients in Washington State Say They Want Help
Researchers from the University of Washington surveyed clients at syringe exchange sites in Washington state in 2015, to understand people’s interest in stopping or reducing their opioid use. They found that most people wanted help, but weren’t getting it, according to a study, published this month in the Journal of Addiction Medicine. Data for the…
More Overdose Deaths are Likely Coming Nationwide. What About Washington State?
A recent article in the journal JAMA Network Open estimates that overdose deaths are going to continue to rise over the next six years nationwide and reach nearly 82,000 people a year by 2025. The study also estimates that by then one and a half million people will be on illicit opioids, such as heroin,…
Everything We Know About Treating Anxiety With Weed
Weed can, for some, cause anxiety. This is one of the best-known bits of cannabis lore, and according to psychologist Susan Stoner, PhD, research consultant at the UW Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute. Dr. Stoner reviewed the scientific literature on cannabis’s effects on mental health, it’s also one of the most commonly documented adverse effects…
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,…
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