Integrating Cannabis Use Prevention and Treatment into Primary Care
Presenters: Theresa Matson, PhD, MPH and Julie Angerhofer, PhD, MPH (both of Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute (KPWHRI) and the University of Washington)
Cannabis is one of the most widely used substances in the U.S. with notable rises in use due to expanded legalization across the country and social acceptance of routine use. However, these changes also correlate with rising rates of cannabis use disorder. This presentation will highlight emerging strategies for embedding cannabis use screening, assessment, and treatment into routine primary care. Presenters will share practical tools that can be used in busy medical settings as well as lessons learned from patients, clinicians, and chart review. Ongoing challenges with engaging patients in cannabis use disorder treatment and opportunities for future research will be discussed. A few learning objectives: Appraise the clinical rationale for cannabis screening and assessment , Apply evidence-based tools and strategies to…
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ha3tJC85Rf-8Quf4AzG2sg. Accessibility Contact: Meg Brunner, meganw@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Webinar - Register at: https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ha3tJC85Rf-8Quf4AzG2sg.
ADAI Lunch & Learn: Results from the 2025 Washington State Syringe Services Program Health Survey
Presenter: Alison Newman, MPH, Program Operations Specialist, UW Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute
The WA State Syringe Services Program (SSP) Health Survey is conducted every two years among participants of SSPs to learn about their substance use patterns, health behaviors, service use, and health care needs. The survey is coordinated by the Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology & Research (CEDEER) at the University of Washington’s Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI), in collaboration with Public Health-Seattle & King County (PHSKC) and with support from the WWA State Department of Health (DOH).
In 2025 we had over 1,700 participants from 24 programs across Washington State.
In this Lunch & Learn we will cover survey results including: A brief history of our programmatic and data collection work with these organizations , Drug use patterns and whether people smoked or injected , Experiences with healthcare, harm reduction, incarceration, and SUD treatment , …
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/I6HW__P3Q_aFlL72duWZGw#/registration. Accessibility Contact: Meg Brunner, meganw@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Webinar - register at: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/I6HW__P3Q_aFlL72duWZGw#/registration.
Incorporating Lived/Living Experience into SUD Clinical Design, Part 1: LEAB Facilitators: From Creation to Clinic Opening
Join our three-part series showcasing how incorporating lived and living experience can transform substance use disorder (SUD) clinical design. Hear from facilitators, healthcare professionals, and community members who shape community advisory boards (CABs) and lived experience advisory boards (LEABs).
In this session, Part 1, we'll be talking about LEAB Facilitators: From Creation to Clinic Opening.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z3YF4DpTSjSWAuR3k3LH5Q#/registration. Accessibility Contact: Meg Brunner, meganw@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Webinar - register at: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z3YF4DpTSjSWAuR3k3LH5Q#/registration.
What’s the Latest? Psychedelics for Opioid Use Disorder
What does the emerging research indicate about the role of psychedelics in treating opioid use disorder (OUD)? In this session, we’ll explore the current evidence, potential mechanisms, safety considerations, and the possible future of psychedelic treatment approaches in OUD care.
Speaker: Nathan Sackett, MD, MS, Director, Center for Novel Therapeutics in Addiction Psychiatry at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/PtS16F3CTzyy0UvaW0-pog#/registration. Accessibility Contact: Meg Brunner, meganw@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Webinar - register at: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/PtS16F3CTzyy0UvaW0-pog#/registration.
Harm Reduction in All Directions: Supporting the Workforce
Harm reduction program staff serve an essential role in improving the health of people who use drugs. As frontline workers and first responders, they bring unique expertise and community connection to their work. However, their strengths and specialized needs are often overlooked. In this webinar you will learn about: -The composition of the harm reduction workforce -Strengths and challenges of faced by harm reduction staff -Strategies to support staff in this field Presenters Katie McCormick, PhD, MSW, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Addiction Research Institute, University of Texas at Austin Everett Maroon, MPH, Executive Director, Blue Mountain Heart to Heart.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_whMoTiRDTKi2Kye_cS4w6Q#/registration. Accessibility Contact: Meg Brunner, meganw@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Webinar - register at: https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_whMoTiRDTKi2Kye_cS4w6Q.
Incorporating Lived/Living Experience into SUD Clinical Design Part 2: Panel Discussion: CABs in Different Settings
Join our three-part series showcasing how incorporating lived and living experience can transform substance use disorder (SUD) clinical design. Hear from facilitators, healthcare professionals, and community members who shape community advisory boards (CABs) and lived experience advisory boards (LEABs).
In this session, part 2 of the series, we'll be hosting a panel discussion on Community Advisory Boards in different settings.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z3YF4DpTSjSWAuR3k3LH5Q#/registration. Accessibility Contact: Meg Brunner, meganw@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Webinar - register at: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z3YF4DpTSjSWAuR3k3LH5Q#/registration.
Incorporating Lived/Living Experience into SUD Clinical Design Part 3: Panel Discussion: LEAB/CAB Member Perspectives
Join our three-part series showcasing how incorporating lived and living experience can transform substance use disorder (SUD) clinical design. Hear from facilitators, healthcare professionals, and community members who shape community advisory boards (CABs) and lived experience advisory boards (LEABs).
In this session, part 3 of the series, we'll be hosting a panel discussion to share LEAB/CAB member perspectives.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z3YF4DpTSjSWAuR3k3LH5Q#/registration. Accessibility Contact: Meg Brunner, meganw@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Webinar - register at: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z3YF4DpTSjSWAuR3k3LH5Q#/registration.
Two Depressants, One Conversation: Addressing Alcohol Use among People with Opioid Use Disorder (Seattle)
This in-person training in Seattle will focus on practical, evidence‑based approaches to alcohol withdrawal, treatment, and safer use. Participants will learn from clinical experts with experience from a variety of care settings and will explore medications, therapy approaches, and shared decision-making strategies.
This interactive training is designed to support real‑world implementation and cross‑system collaboration throughout Washington.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: LeiLani Dawn, lei0906@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
UW Center for Urban Horticulture
3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA 98105.
ADAI Lunch & Learn: Executive Function and Communication in Early Adulthood in the Context of FASD: Family Perspectives
Presenter:
Sara Kover, PhD. Associate Professor and Chair, UW Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences
This presentation will explore preliminary findings from a project designed to understand the values and experiences of individuals with FASD and their families during a critical time period in life – the transition from schooling to adulthood. Through survey responses and semi-structured individual interviews, family members of adults with FASD shared their perspectives on two intertwined domains: executive function and communication. Insights will be presented regarding the nature of executive function and communication strengths and challenges, values and priorities in the family unit and in other settings (e.g. vocational), and desired services. By centering lived experience, this research seeks to inform future person- and family-centered supports for individuals with FASD and their families.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/Rys6E248T0i3NzmfGNb36g#/registration. Accessibility Contact: Meg Brunner, meganw@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Webinar - register at: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/Rys6E248T0i3NzmfGNb36g#/registration.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Two Depressants, One Conversation: Addressing Alcohol Use among People with Opioid Use Disorder
This in-person training in Spokane, WA, will focus on practical, evidence‑based approaches to alcohol withdrawal, treatment, and safer use. Participants will learn from clinical experts with experience from a variety of care settings and will explore medications, therapy approaches, and shared decision-making strategies.
This interactive training is designed to support real‑world implementation and cross‑system collaboration throughout Washington.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: LeiLani Dawn, lei0906@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops.
Friday, May 29, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
University of Washington School of Medicine (Spokane)
840 E. Spokane Falls, Blvd. #1
Spokane, WA 99202.