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October 8, 2026
RECORDING AVAILABLE: Webinar on Kratom & 7-OH: What are they? Why do people use them? What are other options? (Oct. 7, 2026, 1pm PT)
Update: This event was held on October 7, 2026. The recording is now available. Kratom and 7-OH products are unregulated drugs sold as supplements that people buy online or in smoke shops or gas stations. Kratom’s main components, mitragynine, 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine), and related substances, are opioids. These drugs are of growing concern due to their…
October 7, 2026
New & Updated Videos for Care Navigators & Nurse Care Managers
New videos are now available on the LearnAboutTreatment.org website for Care Navigators, Nurse Care Managers, and other professionals supporting people with opioid use disorder. Our UW ADAI State Opioid Response (SOR) Training Team developed these videos to provide practical information and strategies to support patient care. NEW Topics for Care Navigators: NEW & UPDATED Topics…
October 5, 2026
What’s the Scoop on Bupe? New Handouts for Teens, Young Adults, and Their Caregivers
Teens and young adults with opioid use disorder (OUD) can and do benefit from buprenorphine (aka “bupe”), a treatment medication for OUD. These two new handouts help teens and young adults, and their parent and caregivers learn more about this treatment option. The handouts answer key questions, such as: Handout for teens/YA | Handout for…
RECORDINGS & SLIDES AVAILABLE: 2026 ADAI Symposium on Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
The Dose Makes the Poison: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome Goes Mainstream was hosted by ADAI on September 18, 2026. A full set of video recordings and slides are now available! Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is becoming increasingly visible in clinical settings, but many providers are navigating diagnosis, treatment, and patient communication without clear guidance. In a recent survey of Washington State healthcare providers,…
September 16, 2026
Webinar: Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behaviors (Sept. 30, 12pm PT)
Join the Northwest ATTC at ADAI and presenters Neharika Chawla, PhD, Joel Grow, PhD, and Erinn McGraw, BFA for our webinar next week (Sept. 30, 12-1pm PT) on Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention and an exciting new interactive online training for providers coming soon! Mindfulness-based approaches to the treatment of addictive behavior invite greater awareness of triggers,…
September 2, 2026
7-OH & Related Substances: What are they? Why do people use them? What medical approaches can help? (Updated 9/2/2026)
Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, MPH, MSW; Mark Duncan, MD; Chris Buresh, MD, MPH; Maureen Oscadal, RN, MPH; Tom Hutch, MD; Mandy Sladky, MSN, RN. (Updated September 2, 2026) A webinar on this topic was held on October 7, 2026. Watch the recording here. Key points We encourage people who have questions about any of these substances…
August 26, 2026
New Shared Decision-Making Tools for Alcohol Use Disorder, Developed As Part of ADAI’s Work to Implement WA Senate Bill 6228
ADAI is excited to share two new FREE resources to support shared decision-making for alcohol use disorder (AUD): The tools were developed through a collaboration with the UW Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute, the UW Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Funding for the tools was…
REGISTRATION OPEN: First Responder Wellness Summit (September 23, 2026)
Caring for Ourselves During the Overdose CrisisSeptember 23, 2026 | 8:00am-3:45pm PT | Registration Closed 9/14/26 Location: The Hub Ballroom at the University of Washington | 4001 E. Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA First responders regularly face complex, high-impact situations that can take a toll over time, particularly as calls around substance use and drug overdose…
August 18, 2026
ADAI is Hiring! Administrative Assistant (50% FTE)
The UW Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI) is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant (50% FTE) to help support operations that contribute to our mission to advance research, policy, and practice in order to improve the lives of people and communities affected by alcohol and drug use and addiction. Reporting to the ADAI Director and faculty leadership, the…
August 13, 2026
What You Say Matters More Than You Think: A Toolkit to Help Reduce Stigma in Healthcare & Beyond
Substance use disorder is a chronic medical condition, but the language surrounding it often tells a different story. “Addict,” “junkie,” “drug-seeker” – stigma happens when people see a label before they see a person and let that label influence their interactions. This campaign and toolkit, developed by ADAI Information Team summer intern Karen Da Silva,…
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