University of Washington Addictions, Drug, and Alcohol Institute
(UW ADAI)
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Observations
WSLCB - Executive Management Team
(October 12, 2022) - Legislative Affairs and Policy Discussions
Board members heard legislative updates, mentioned special guests attending upcoming caucuses, and discussed how to achieve prevention of 100% of retail sales to youth.
The Cannabis Alliance - WA Cannabis Summit - 2022 - Opening Keynote
(October 1, 2022) - Summary
The chair of the WA House cannabis policy committee commented on her background as well as legislative concerns and strategies she expected to hear during the 2023 session.
UW ADAI - Symposium - 2022 - Comments From Public Officials
(September 16, 2022) - Summary
Three Democratic state legislators shared their views on research and pushing legislation around cannabis products with high cannabinoid concentrations, if re-elected.
UW ADAI - Symposium - 2022 - Cannabis Use and Psychiatric Comorbidity
(September 16, 2022) - Summary
A research analysis portrayed cannabis consumption, particularly among youth, as one of the top “environmental factors that need to be considered” in mental health policymaking.
UW ADAI - Symposium - 2022 - Cannabis Use by Young Adults
(September 16, 2022) - Summary
A presentation on consumption habits among young adults in Washington described negative health effects, poor academic outcomes, and suicidal thoughts attributed to cannabis use disorder.
UW ADAI - Symposium - 2022 - Acute Effects of High Potency Cannabis Flower and Concentrates on Cognition
(September 16, 2022) - Summary
A WSU researcher described results of two studies she conducted on cannabis consumption and memory, sharing that her hypothesis on the impacts of concentrates hadn’t been validated.
UW ADAI - Symposium - 2022 - Public Health Outcomes in Legal Markets
(September 16, 2022) - Summary
A researcher suggested changes in availability and acceptance of high THC products contributed to increased use by adults and youth, and gave ideas for monitoring and reducing this trend.
UW ADAI - Symposium - 2022 - Market Trends in High Potency Cannabis Products
(September 16, 2022) - Summary
A keynote speaker went over trends in cannabis consumption related to high potency products, aiming to dispel the argument that product prohibitions undermine public health goals.
UW ADAI - Symposium - 2022 - Opening Remarks
(September 16, 2022) - Summary
UW ADAI leaders opened the day-long event by claiming revised regulation of cannabis concentrates would establish the state as a wise “big brother” learning from legalization.
The Week Ahead
(September 12, 2022)
It could be a controversial week for cannabis policy in Washington state given debates around social equity rules and research concerns about “High THC Cannabis Products.”