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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

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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…


Addressing High-Risk Sexual Behavior for People in SUD Treatment (Webinar)

Join the Northwest ATTC at the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute for its next webinar: What: Addressing High-Risk Sexual Behavior for People in SUD Treatment: Tips for Counselors When: December 19, 2018, 12-1pm (PT) Presented by ADAI Research Scientist Mary Hatch-Maillette, PhD, this webinar will describe how and why treatment counselors should strive for greater…


Updates on Fentanyl in Washington State

The Washington State Department of Health has shared a press release detailing an increase in deaths from fentanyl,a potent opioid, as well as tips for how people who use opioids can stay safe. There was also a recent large DEA bust across five Washington counties that seized counterfeit pressed pills containing fentanyl, “Fentanyl drug sales linked to…



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