University of Washington Addictions, Drug, and Alcohol Institute
(UW ADAI)
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Observations
UW ADAI - Symposium - 2024 - Reviewing the Evidence
(September 19, 2024) - Lindsey Hines
An epidemiologist spoke to her research on THC concentrations and mental health outcomes among adolescents, including a longitudinal study from the UK, before taking questions.
UW ADAI - Symposium - 2024 - Reviewing the Evidence
(September 19, 2024) - Daniel Myran
A researcher from the University of Ottawa in Canada discussed his country’s experience with legalization, including health studies he’d participated in, and addressed a couple of questions.
UW ADAI - Symposium - 2024 - Keynote - Marta Di Forti
(September 19, 2024) - Summary
A keynote presenter offered historical context while summarizing academic literature on cannabis and psychosis before addressing prevention, treatment, and answering attendee questions.
UW ADAI - Symposium - 2024 - Opening Remarks
(September 19, 2024) - Summary
UW ADAI leaders gave context for the symposium, promising to highlight researchers from around the world while contrasting their efforts from the historical baggage of Reefer Madness.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(September 24, 2024) - Budtender Training Requirements
A cannabis postdoc presented research on state-level budtender requirements, eliciting specific interests of board members and agency research staff on implementing training policies.
The Week Ahead
(September 23, 2024)
A public health researcher would discuss “Budtender Training Requirements” with WSLCB board members on Tuesday before a more or less full rulemaking agenda on Wednesday.
The Week Ahead
(September 16, 2024)
Seasonal change and the approaching 2025 legislative session were signaled by lawmaker work sessions and a University of Washington symposium on cannabis and mental health.
The Week Ahead
(September 3, 2024)
- USA - Washington
- Washington State Health Care Authority Prevention Research Collaborative (WA HCA PRC)
A long-time leader in the prevention community would co-chair their final meeting of the State research collaborative the same day as a focus group on implementing the cannabis waste bill.
WIDAC - Council Meeting
(July 11, 2024) - High THC Products
A WSLCB staffer briefed on the popularity and health risks of high THC products as well as outreach to interested parties in a search for policy alternatives.
WSLCB - Focus Group - High THC Products
(July 10, 2024) - Summary
Staff and attendees traded ideas for collaboration around messaging and regulation of high THC items, along with developing more respectful dialogue between industry and public health groups.