Results of ADAI research are published in articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented at scientific conferences. We also produce brief reports and summaries on a variety of topics, aimed at the wider audience of providers, policy makers, and the public. These reports are supported by diverse funding sources.
Funder: WA State Div. of Behavioral Health & Recovery (DBHR):
- Practical and Ethical Considerations in Providing Parent-Initiated Residential Treatment to Youth. Reviews relevant literature for group care for children and adolescents, residential treament for youth, and secure residential treatment in a juvenile justice context. No studies found on issues regarding absconding / elopment in SUD and COD facilities for youth vs. maintaining a therapeutic environment.
- Locked vs. Unlocked Facilities for Treating Youth with Substance Use Disorder. Residential treatment facilities are frequently sought for adolescents with severe substance use and/or behavior disorders, yet it remains hotly debated whether residential care is superior to community-based care. Among residential treatment facilities, there is a question of whether locked or unlocked (i.e., secure or non-secure) units are better in terms of benefits or outcomes. This brief reviews the literature on this topic.
- Medication Safety: Online Resources. Annotated list of educational resources and materials on medication safety for various classes of drugs; describes audience, message, sponsor, and more.
Funder: I-502 for research on marijuana:
- Cannabis Use Disorder
- Screening and Assessment Tools for Cannabis Use Disorders
- Marijuana's Impact on Pregnant Women and their Children
- Vaping Marijuana
Funder: ADAI and other sources:
- Fentanyl Death Investigation in Four Washington State Counties. Overdose deaths from fentanyl and fentanyl-analog drugs are increasing in the U.S. and elsewhere. This analysis focuses on the type of fentanyl substance, the possible source, the form/appearance, and how it was used. Findings will be used to inform public health educational messaging and possible improvements to death investigation procedures.
