How can #mindfulness help us respond differently to craving, triggers, & habitual patterns? Join the Northwest ATTC on Sept 30 for this interactive intro to Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention to learn more about how mindfulness can support recovery! Register: washington.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Got questions about #kratom and #7-OH in the wake of all the recent media reports about DEA scheduling? Join us on Oct. 7 (1pm PT) for this FREE session on what kratom & 7-OH are, why people use them, and what some of the unintended effects of these bans could be: washington.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION CLOSES at 12pm NEXT FRIDAY, Sept. 11! Join us in Seattle (or online!) for our day-long symposium exploring what we know about cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome and how to help those experiencing it! This event is FREE. CME available! REGISTER: adai.uw.edu/symposium-2026

The DEA recently made 3 compounds related to 7-OH federally illegal. In this CNN article, ADAI's Caleb Banta-Green expresses his concerns about the move, which could harm ppl taking these substances now and make research on 7-OH, kratom, & etc. harder. Read it here: www.cnn.com/2026/08/31/h...

DEA temporarily makes kratom-related compounds Schedule I substances | CNN

The US Drug Enforcement Administration has made three synthetic versions of a kratom compound Schedule I substances on an emergency basis.

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UPDATE: The FDA announced emergency scheduling of three compounds related to #7-OH yesterday, making use of those compounds illegal in the US. Learn more what 7-OH is, why people use it, how to help in an overdose, and what to do if you want to reduce or stop your use at adai.uw.edu/7-oh-2026/

7-OH: What is it? Why do people use it? What medical approaches can help?  - Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute

Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, MPH, MSW; Mark Duncan, MD; Chris Buresh, MD, MPH; Maureen Oscadal, RN, MPH; Tom Hutch, MD; Mandy Sladky, MSN, RN Key points 7-OH and related compounds are synthetic opioids tha...

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ADAI UW@adaiuw.bsky.social · last mo.

The DEA is considering making #7OH illegal, which could have major ramifications for ppl currently using it. 7-OH is a synthetic opioid that is widely available in most of WA State. Find info & resources for the public & for providers who work with people who use 7-OH here: adai.uw.edu/7-oh-2026/

Looking for info about medications for alcohol use disorder? Check out our new shared decision-making tools for providers and patients/clients, including a printable medications handout & interactive online decision aid! Versions for opioid use disorder coming soon! adai.uw.edu/shared-decis...

Join us on Sept 23 (UW Hub Ballroom) for First Responder Wellness Summit: Caring for Ourselves During the Overdose Crisis. This FREE day-long event will bring together professionals from a range of first responder orgs to explore ways to strengthen well-being. Info: adai.uw.edu/first-respon...

The DEA is considering making #7OH illegal, which could have major ramifications for ppl currently using it. 7-OH is a synthetic opioid that is widely available in most of WA State. Find info & resources for the public & for providers who work with people who use 7-OH here: adai.uw.edu/7-oh-2026/

Involuntary treatment for substance use disorders: it's not a panacea! Learn more about when and how it can be appropriate at this upcoming (free!) webinar from the State Opioid Response (SOR) team at ADAI - August 5, 2026, 12-1:30pm PT. More info/register here: adai.uw.edu/frontline-we...

Attention UW Researchers: Applications for the ADAI Small Grants program are currently being accepted for our fall 2026 cycle! Apply for up to $30K to give your promising pilot project the early funding it needs to grow into a larger research study. APPLY BY Sept. 9: adai.uw.edu/research/sma...

Looking for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline materials ahead of Suicide Prevention Month (September)? The GPO has stocked up on stickers, magnets, window clings, wallet cards, safety plan pads, and more, and you can order these materials for FREE from their website: orders.gpo.gov/SAMHSA988/Pu...

.@washingtonpost.com ran a story last week on cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Want to learn more about this condition that can develop suddenly in cannabis users? Join us on Sept 18 for our day-long free symposium. www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202... Symposium info: adai.uw.edu/symposium-20...

This syndrome linked to heavy cannabis use is often misdiagnosed

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome causes abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting that is serious enough to send people to the emergency room.

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Do you know anything about Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome? Submit an abstract for a virtual poster for our Sept. 18 ADAI Symposium on CHS, and then register to join us to learn more! FREE; attend virtually or in person (Seattle). CME will be available! Info: adai.uw.edu/symposium-20...

#Buprenorphine saves lives but many people with opioid use disorder stop treatment early. Join the Northwest ATTC on July 29 as we discuss new findings from the NIDA CTN on how providers can support better patient education & shared decision-making! attcnetwork.org/event/june-2...

THIS FRIDAY! Join us to learn how to improve care for trans and nonbinary people who use alcohol! 🏳️‍🌈❤️ washington.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

ADAI UW@adaiuw.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Trans & nonbinary adults face disproportionate alcohol-related harms. Join us on June 26 (12pm PT) to learn about Project BRIGHT, a community-engaged study aimed at improving care that asked WA State trans & nonbinary ppl about their experiences & priorities: washington.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Check out the report described in this piece, about the benefits of offering safer smoking supplies at syringe services programs, here: adai.uw.edu/safer-smokin...

Erica C. Barnett@ericacbarnett.bsky.social · 3mo ago

County Councilmember Dembowski Wants to Defund Successful Harm Reduction Program As drug users have shifted from injecting to smoking, handing out safer smoking supplies has led to a dramatic uptick in access to other services, including wound care, STI testing, and treatment.

Contingency management (CM) can help people quit or cut back on stimulants like #methamphetamine and #cocaine. ADAI has a new plain-language handout available to help educate folks about this effective treatment option! Check it out & find related resources here: adai.uw.edu/cm-stimulant...

Congratulations to our spring ADAI Small Grants recipients! Here's what they'll be investigating (🧵):

New report from ADAI explores safer smoking supply use at WA State syringe services programs and finds that smoking supplies are a key entry point to services AND offering them is associated with significantly lower rates of injection drug use. Find out more: adai.uw.edu/safer-smokin...

Did you miss this event? No worries! Slides and recordings are now available at adai.uw.edu/supporting-h...

ADAI UW@adaiuw.bsky.social · 4mo ago

STILL TIME TO REGISTER! Join use June 2-3 for a virtual conference on Supporting the Health of People Who Use Drugs! You'll hear from experts on core harm reduction services, wound care, legal services navigation, food programs, community buy-in/partnerships & more! Info: adai.uw.edu/supporting-h...

NEW from ADAI: Find out what 18 syringe services program participants had to say about their experiences with medications for opioid use disorder (#MOUD) & learn how patient-centered & low-barrier approaches can better support them! Check it out at adai.uw.edu/ssp-moud-per...

Trans & nonbinary adults face disproportionate alcohol-related harms. Join us on June 26 (12pm PT) to learn about Project BRIGHT, a community-engaged study aimed at improving care that asked WA State trans & nonbinary ppl about their experiences & priorities: washington.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

WEBINAR JUNE 11 (1pm PT): Learn about the WA State Community Drug Checking Network (CDCN) Find out what drug checking is, how a collaborative statewide network operates, what the latest data shows is in the local drug supply, & why all this matters! Register: washington.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

LISTEN: @kuow.org interviews ADAI's Nathan Sackett, MD, MS, about what #ketamine is, the pros/cons of using it to treat depression and other conditions, how people are accessing it, and what he hopes to see from future research. Listen here: www.kuow.org/stories/ask-...

Join the Northwest ATTC on July 8 (12pm PT) for this important webinar! Renee Tl'aagunk Culp, MA, and Meenakshi Richardson, PhD, will be teaching us about historical trauma, allyship, cultural safety, & healing modalities for Indigenous communities. Register: washington.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

STILL TIME TO REGISTER! Join use June 2-3 for a virtual conference on Supporting the Health of People Who Use Drugs! You'll hear from experts on core harm reduction services, wound care, legal services navigation, food programs, community buy-in/partnerships & more! Info: adai.uw.edu/supporting-h...

SAVE THE DATE! Our biennial ADAI Symposium will be held on SEPTEMBER 18 (virtual & in-person in Seattle) and will focus on cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, a condition increasingly being seen by providers treating folks who report heavy cannabis use. More info here: adai.uw.edu/symposium-20...

Like Bad Bunny in his zaddy era, naloxone is still fiiiiine when it's older. Research shows naloxone is effective long past its expiration date. And in Washington State, it's legal to carry and use expired naloxone. Learn more at: www.networkforphl.org/wp-content/u...

This piece references ADAI's recent independent evaluation of Seattle's ordinance, which was significantly hindered by a lack of relevant SPD data and delays caused by both SPD and SPOG (police union) officials. Check that evaluation out here: www.seattle.gov/documents/De...

The Urbanist@theurbanist.org · 5mo ago

Seattle could be mulling changes to its drug ordinance after new data showed a 30% drop in referrals to the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program, even as drug arrests jumped 47%. Story: www.theurbanist.org/seattle-publ...

The transition from school to adulthood is a critical period for people w/ #FASD & their families. What kinds of executive function & communication strengths/challenges do they encounter & what are the family's service needs? Join us on May 28 to find out! adai.uw.edu/adai-webinar...