Cannabis Education & Research Program (CERP)
The ADAI Cannabis Education & Research Program (CERP) is multidisciplinary research program that aims to advance public health and safety in the context of legalized cannabis in Washington State.
Our goals
- Conduct public health-oriented research projects that inform decision-making and priority-setting.
- Disseminate cannabis-related science-based information to community organizations, health and educational professionals, policymakers, and the community at large.
- Foster the awareness and development of evidence-based interventions to minimize cannabis-related adverse events and their impact on individuals, communities, and health systems.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! The Dose Makes the Poison: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome Goes Mainstream
September 18, 2026 | 9am-4pm PT | In person (UW Tower) or virtual, Credits available: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ , IPCE, Non-Physician
New publications: Cannabis-related problems, adverse events, and clinical experiences and barriers to intervening: Perspectives of health care providers in Washington State AND
People with psychotic disorders are the most vulnerable to cannabis adverse health outcomes
News: New ICD-10CM Code for Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: R11.16
Our Team
Director: Beatriz Carlini, PhD, MPH
Research Associate Professor
UW Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Co-Director: Sharon Garrett, MPH, MA
Research Scientist
Jason Williams, PhD
Research Scientist
ADAI CERP has been partially funded by Washington State Dedicated Cannabis Fund for research at the University of Washington.
Other sources of funding over the years include the Office of WA State Attorney General, King County and Seattle Public Health Department, Spokane Health District, WA State Legislature and National Institutes of Health.
What we do
Research
Projects
Read about the projects the CERP team is currently working on & find outcomes from completed projects.
Publications
Find a list of publications by CERP team members.
Education and tools for diverse audiences
General public
Collection of articles based on high-quality research highlighting the most important risks of cannabis use.
People looking for help
Resources for people who want to change their cannabis use or help someone else who consumes cannabis.
Clinicians
Information about psychotic disorders and cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome for providers.
Parents & Caregivers
Information for parents, guardians, and other adults in the lives of teens and young adults.
