ADAI News

Addressing Patients with Substance Abuse Disorders in the Emergency Department — Workshop in Seattle, Oct 13

NIDA, CDC, and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) are co-sponsoring a one-day workshop in Seattle on October 13, in conjunction with the ACEP conference.  The workshop will explore new and effective approaches to treating emergency department patients with substance use disorders.

Effective Approaches to Addressing Patients with Substance Abuse Disorders in the Emergency Department: A Knowledge Exchange will be taught by emergency medicine colleagues who have implemented practical techniques and successful working models for treating patients with SUD in their emergency departments.

Emergency physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and emergency department directors and administrators are encouraged to attend as the sessions will emphasize collaborative efforts to address SUD in emergency departments.

The workshop will focus on clinical management of prescription opioid use disorders and screening and brief intervention for substance use disorders, and will include information about related NIDA/SAMHSA Blending Initiative products.  Registration for this workshop ($60)  is separate from the the ACEP Conference.

When:  8am – 5:30pm, Sunday, October 13, 2013

Where:  Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA

View agenda & register: http://www.acep.org/acep13/substanceabuse/

Find more substance abuse events in Seattle and Washington.

New Journals in the Addictions

These issues of addiction journals were recently published online. Click on links to connect to tables of contents.

Addiction 108(9)
Journal of Studies on Alcohol & Drugs 74(5)
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment 45(2)
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment 45(3)
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment 45(4)
Nordic Studies on Alcohol & Drugs 30(4)

Washington Approves Proposed Rules to Implement I-502

The Washington State Liquor Control Board today approved the filing of proposed supplemental rules that, if ultimately enacted, will help govern Washington State’s system of producing, processing and retailing recreational marijuana. The Board first proposed rules on July 3, 2013, then chose to revise and re-file them after receiving public input at five public hearings across Washington.  A key component of implementation is that the recreational market would be tightly regulated to prevent diversion of marijuana to minors, and reduce any impact of adolecent use.

“These rules fulfill the public expectation of creating a tightly-regulated and controlled system while providing reasonable access to participation in the market, said WSLCB Board Chair Sharon Foster. “Importantly, we believe these rules meet the eight federal government enforcement priorities within Thursday’s guidance memo from the Department of Justice.”

Key Public Safety Elements

Public safety is the top priority of the Washington State Liquor Control Board.

• All grows must meet strictly controlled on-site security requirements;
• Strict surveillance and transportation requirements;
• Robust traceability software system that will track inventory from start to sale;
• Criminal background checks on all license applicants;
• Tough penalty guidelines for public safety violations including loss of license;
• Restricting certain advertising that may be targeted at children.

Key Consumer Safety Elements

The proposed rules provide a heightened level of consumer safety that has not existed previously.

• Packaging and label requirements including dosage and warnings;
• Only lab tested and approved products will be available;
• Defined serving sizes and package limits on marijuana in solid form;
• Store signage requirements to educate customers.