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September 16, 2026
Webinar on Kratom & 7-OH: What are they? Why do people use them? What are other options? (Oct. 7, 2026, 1pm PT)
Join the ADAI Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology & Research (CEDEER) on October 7 (1-2pm PT) for this informative session on kratom and 7-OH! 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,…
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) Key points We encourage people who have questions about any of these substances to talk to their healthcare provider and we encourage providers to call our Psychiatry Consult Line if they have…
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: 2026 ADAI Symposium on Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (Sept. 18)
The Dose Makes the Poison: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome Goes Mainstream September 18, 2026 | 9:00am – 4:00pm PT Attend virtually or in person at the UW Tower Auditorium. View program | Register | CME credits info 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, 70%…
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,…
August 10, 2026
Northwest ATTC Webinar: Recovery Coaching for Faith-Based Communities (Aug. 26, 12pm PT)
Just in time for Recovery Month, join the Northwest ATTC at ADAI for their next webinar, featuring presenters Pete Villanueva and Becky Gonzalez from Recovery Cafe of Clark County! This session will introduce you to “the power” of Recovery Coaching, a compassionate, person-centered approach that meets individuals where they are. “People are in recovery if…
July 22, 2026
ADAI/SOR Webinar: Involuntary SUD Treatment in Washington: When & How? (August 5, 2026, 12-1:30pm PT)
The State Opioid Response (SOR) team at ADAI has been hosting an ongoing series called “Frontline Conversations: Advancing SUD Care in Clinical Practice,” which explores emerging practices in the care of people living with substance use disorder (SUD). In their third session, August 5, 2026 (12-1:30pm PT), they’ll be discussing Involuntary SUD Treatment in Washington…
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