October 28, 2019
Consumers’ Perspectives on the Function of Marijuana in Their Lives
The overall objective of this study was to generate a taxonomy of how adults who regularly consume marijuana perceive its function in their lives. In particular, this study aimed to use grounded theory to understand the phenomenon of marijuana consumption from the consumer’s perspective, potentially broadening the framework beyond the binary categories of medical vs…
Chronic Pain Management and Marijuana Use: Science-Based Education in Times of Legalization
This project addressed gaps in science-based training and education in the area of chronic pain management and cannabis use. The ultimate goal was to increase awareness of treatment options to treat pain and other medical conditions, and decrease unnecessary suffering among people living with chronic pain in the state of Washington. The project also provided…
July 10, 2024
Speakers & Acknowledgements
Keynote Speaker Marta Di Forti, MD, PhDKing’s College London, UK Dr. Marta Di Forti is a Clinical Reader in Psychosis Research at the Dept of Social, Developmental and Genetic Research, KCL. She leads the first Cannabis Clinic for patients with Psychotic disorders in UK. In 2021 she was awarded the Royal College of Psychiatrist Researcher…
December 10, 2020
Webinar: The More the Merrier: THC Potency in the Legalization Era (Dec. 17, 10am)
Learn how legalization for non-medical marijuana use has transformed the cannabis plant into manufactured products of high THC potency. Washington State researchers will share a recently published Washington State Scientists Consensus Statement on high potency cannabis and the findings of an accompanying report from this same group. In this webinar, Washington State community prevention partners…
September 8, 2020
Provider Toolkit
Home | Toolkit | Acknowledgements Developed as part of the online training “Medicinal Cannabis and Chronic Pain” for health professionals, this toolkit contains a variety of resources and tools to assist providers with decision-making and patient care related to the use of medicinal cannabis for the treatment of various conditions, with a focus on chronic pain. These resources may…
August 6, 2026
What You Say Matters More Than You Think
Substance use disorder is a chronic medical condition, but the language surrounding it often tells a different story. This campaign encourages everyone, from providers to the public, to consider how the words we choose can reduce stigma, promote understanding, and support compassionate care. Watch: The Same Door What is stigma and why does it show…
July 22, 2026
Speakers
Beatriz Carlini, PhD, MPHDirector, Cannabis Education and Research Program (CERP)Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute, University of Washington Dr. Beatriz (Bia) Carlini, PhD, MPH, is a Research Associate Professor at the Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. Since 2016, Dr. Carlini has led the ADAI Cannabis Research and Education Program (CERP). As CERP Director, Dr. Carlini…
March 30, 2026
New ADAI Research: Cannabis-Related Problems, Adverse Events, Clinical Experiences, and Barriers to Intervening for Health Care Providers in WA State
Citation: Carlini BH, Kellum LB, Garrett SB, Williams JR. Cannabis-related problems, adverse events, clinical experiences and barriers to intervening: Perspectives of health care providers in Washington State. Substance Use & Addiction 2026 (in press). doi: 10.1177/29767342261426116 This new paper from ADAI’s Cannabis Education & Research Program (CERP) team (CERP Director Beatriz Carlini and Lyndsey Kellum,…
December 8, 2025
ADAI and Policy Initiatives
ADAI researchers and staff routinely respond to requests from policymakers and community partners to integrate subject matter expertise into policy development. This work can involve presenting at educational hearings, preparing policy and evidence briefs, one-on-one educational conversations with policy makers, and delivering testimony to legislators. In these settings, ADAI experts share information about emerging issues,…
February 3, 2025
What’s New in Harm Reduction Research: Focus on Methamphetamine (February 2025)
Special Focus: Harm Reduction and Methamphetamine Need help getting copies of any of these articles? Email Meg Brunner, MLIS (meganw@uw.edu). Free articles have “(open access)” after the titles; all other articles require a subscription to access. Harm reduction approaches I don’t want to shoot up the meth anymore: Pipe distribution as a harm reduction service for people…
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