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True or False? States with Legal Marijuana have 25% Fewer Opioid Deaths

Billboards seen around Seattle say "States That Legalized Marijuana Have 25% Fewer Opioid-Related Deaths."  KING 5's Elisa Hahn consults 3 expert sources, including ADAI Senior Research Scientist Dr. Bia Carlini, about the truth of that claim.  WATCH video from KING 5 News.

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Find out more about marijuana's impact on health and safety at LearnAboutMarijuanaWA.org

October 11, 2017 in Marijuana | Permalink

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Marijuana Law & Policy: Updated Resources at LearnAboutMarijuanaWA.org

Federalicon_smMarijuana legalization policies are evolving rapidly in Washington State, in the U.S., and internationally. On ADAI's LearnAboutMarijuanaWA.org website, the section on Marijuana Law and Policy has been updated with current information about:

  • Washington State Laws & Regulations
  • Legalization in U.S. States
  • Federal Government & Legalization
  • Legalization Around the World
  • Models of Legalization
  • Other Policy Resources

We discuss topics such as commonalities in legalization policies adopted by states, conflicts between state and federal laws, workplace policies about marijuana use and employee testing, "middle ground" approaches to legalization, and much more. We welcome your feedback @ adai.uw.edu!   

August 28, 2017 in ADAI news, Marijuana | Permalink

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Marijuana Training for Recovery Help Line Staff

"Does marijuana use cause anxiety, or will it help calm me down?"

"Which is safer: smoking plant marijuana or vaping a concentrate?"

"What if I want to cut down on my pot use, but I don't want to quit?"

HelplineStaff and volunteers of the Washington Recovery Help Line have a new science-based training to help them answer questions from callers about marijuana use and its consequences. "Marijuana Training for Help Line Staff: Science-based Answers to Frequently Asked  Questions” is an online, interactive training developed by Dr. Bia Carlini and colleagues at the UW Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute in consultation with Help Line staff. 

The goal of the training is to increase knowledge about marijuana and Washington's marijuana laws, and to suggest resources that helpline staff may not yet have in their toolbox. Most of the resources described in the training can be found on ADAI’s Learn About Marijuana WA website.

The 1.5 hour training covers five modules:

  • Marijuana & the Body: the endocannabinoid system, internal and external cannabinoids (including synthetic cannabinoids like Spice/K2), and THC and CBD’s effects;
  • Products & Devices: the difference between concentrates, edibles, and the whole plant and how these products are typically used;
  • State Law: the basics of the laws regulating both medical and non-medical use of marijuana in Washington;
  • Treatment & Support Options: education about Cannabis Use Disorder, talking points/resources for callers who want to quit or just cut down, parents calling about their teens, and friends/family concerned about another adult;
  • Other Questions: does marijuana cause anxiety, is it a gateway drug, does it help with or trigger nausea, can it be used as a harm reduction drug?

Final1.IMG_3351In July 2017, the team of Meg Brunner, MLIS, Bia Carlini, PhD, MPH, and Sharon Garrett, MPH, met with Helpline director Robyn Smith, MSW (second from right), her staff and volunteers, to introduce the training. Staff were excited to learn the training had been created to address their own questions and those of Help Line callers!

Although the training was developed for the Washington Recovery Help Line and some information is specific to them, it may be of interest to others who routinely answer questions about marijuana use, including health care providers, educators, and professionals in substance use treatment or prevention.

Development of the training was funded by the Washington State Dedicated Marijuana Fund for research at the University of Washington.

Related: Carlini BH, Garrett SB.  Drug helplines and adult marijuana users: an assessment in Washington, Colorado, Oregon, and Alaska. Substance Abuse 2017 (in press). This study helped the developers to understand the concerns and knowledge gaps among helpline workers that are addressed in the training.

LearnAboutMarijuanaWA.org website developed by ADAI to provide science-based information about marijuana to the public.

August 17, 2017 in ADAI news, Marijuana | Permalink

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Recent Brief Reports from ADAI

ResearchballResults 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.

June 21, 2017 in Marijuana, Publications, StopOverdose.org | Permalink

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Medicinal Cannabis and Chronic Pain: Training Updated for 2017

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Legalization has brought increased public attention to cannabis and its medicinal properties. Developed for health professionals, this web-based training presents current information and clinical practice guidelines on the use of medicinal cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain. CME/CPE are available for physicians, nurses, osteopaths, pharmacists, and physician assistants.

Updated in 2017 to incorporate the newest developments in research and law in this evolving field, the training provides you with up-to-date information on the use of medicinal cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain in two online modules. The first is a basic primer on the mechanism of action of medicinal cannabis, its medical uses, and Washington State law. The second focuses on the best clinical practices associated with the recommendation of medicinal cannabis. This training provides useful tools for healthcare providers in their discussion with patients about the use of medicinal cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain.

Up to 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are available upon completion of the training.

For more information and to begin the training: http://adai.uw.edu/mcacp/

May 26, 2017 in Events & training, Marijuana | Permalink

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Interested in Sharing your Views about Marijuana? UW Study of Washington Adult Consumers

The Consumers’ Perspectives on the Function of Marijuana in their Lives study is being conducted by the University of Washington. The study looks at how adults who regularly consume marijuana think about its role in their lives.  

  • Participate in the forefront of Marijuana Research
  • Inform Researchers and Policy Makers
  • Help us understand
    • why adults choose to consume marijuana
    • what effects from marijuana consumers want (or want to avoid)
    • how use of marijuana changes at different points in consumers’ lives

You may be eligible if you are:

  • Age 21 or older
  • A Washington state resident
  • Identify as a regular consumer of marijuana
  • Feel comfortable discussing your consumption of marijuana in a group setting

More information and study survey: http://adai.uw.edu/MJ%20Perspectives%20Recruitment%20Flyer-071716.pdf

August 19, 2016 in ATOD Research @ UW, Marijuana | Permalink

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ADAI Funds Marijuana Research Studies with I-502 Monies

Using funds from the I-502 Dedicated Marijuana Fund intended for marijuana research at the University of Washington, ADAI awarded eight marijuana research grants during the last two grant cycles.   The goal of the Small Grant program is to stimulate research by providing initial funding for promising pilot projects which may ultimately be developed into full research studies with outside grant support.   

October 2015 cycle

  • Kendall Browne, PhD, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Cannabis Use in Veterans with PTSD
  • Katarina Guttmannova, PhD, Social Work, Marijuana Legislation and Adolescent Substance Use
  • Lauren C. Kruse, PhD, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Translational Model of Binge Ethanol and THC Intake in Adolescent Rats
  • Isaac C. Rhew, PhD, MPH, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Marijuana Use Disorders from Adolescence into Young Adulthood

March 2016 Cycle

  • Megan A. Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Assessing Marijuana Promotions on Social Media
  • Robin Harwick, PhD, UW Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute, Consumers’ Perspectives on the Function of Marijuana in Their Lives
  • Natalia Kleinhans, PhD, Radiology, Linking Sight and Smell: fMRI Correlates of Marijuana Craving in Adults
  • Matthew C. Enkema, BA and Mary Larimer, PhD, Center for the Study of Health & Risk Behaviors, Craving and Cannabis Misuse Among Young Adults

Grants for non-marijuana studies are awarded with funds from the regular Small Grants program.  To read more about these projects and for information about the ADAI Small Grants Program, visit our website: http://adai.uw.edu/grants/smgrant.htm

June 23, 2016 in ATOD Research @ UW, Marijuana | Permalink

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Marijuana: New Articles, Reports, and Resources from ADAI

  • Marijuana Use by Older Adults. SA Stoner (6/2016)  As acceptance of cannabis use is on the increase across the country, it's important to consider the implications for the fastest growing segment of the population, older adults.  Read...
  • Marijuana Use Survey Matrix. J Williams & C Banta-Green  (4/2016) Compares methodology and features of major state and national drug use surveys of marijuana use for both youth and adults.  Read...
  • Cannabis Use among Drivers Suspected of Driving Under the Influence or Involved in Collisions: Analysis of Washington State Patrol Data. C Banta-Green, A Rowhani-Rahbar, B Ebel, LM Andris, and Q Qui.  (6/2016)  Examines drivers involved in collisions and/or arrested for suspected driving under the influence (DUI), documenting the trends in THC involvement over time and in relation to the legalization of cannabis; the prevalence of THC alone and in combination with other potentially intoxicating drugs; the estimated time to blood draw under real world conditions; and the relationship between estimated time to blood draw and the level of THC detected. Read...

June 22, 2016 in Marijuana, Publications | Permalink

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WATCH: Marijuana in Washington: Shaping a Research Agenda (video)

CirclesOn May 20, 2016, the UW Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute hosted its 2nd research symposium on marijuana in Washington State.  This 1-day event featured experts from the UW and other research and community organizations; nearly 200 people attended from research, policy, public health, treatment, and prevention communities.

Presentations and Q & A sessions explored new and persistent questions from the changing landscape of legal marijuana, including:

  • New policies, new challenges and opportunities
  • Marijuana and public health
  • Prevention, brief intervention, and treatment

The Keynote was presented by Rosalie Liccardo Pacula, PhD, Director of the BING Center for Health Economics and Co-Director of the Drug Policy Research Center at RAND Corporation. 

Video, slides, and related resources can be viewed on the symposium website: http://adai.uw.edu/mjsymposium/

June 22, 2016 in Events & training, Marijuana, Washington state | Permalink

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Marijuana and Cannabinoids: A Neuroscience Research Summit

Volkow NIH MJ SummitEarlier this week, the National Institutes of Health convened a two-day Marijuana and Cannabinoids: A Neuroscience Research Summit focused on the neurological and psychiatric effects of marijuana, other cannabinoids, and the endocannabinoid system, as well as policy.  Both the adverse and the potential therapeutic effects of the cannabinoid system were discussed.

The goal of the summit is to ensure evidence-based information is available to inform practice and policy, particularly important at this time given the rapidly shifting landscape regarding the recreational and medicinal use of marijuana. The meeting was sponsored by NIDA, NIAAA, NCCIH, NIMH, and NINDS.

Agenda: http://apps1.seiservices.com/nih/mj/2016/Agenda.aspx

The summit was video recorded for later viewing:

  • Marijuana and Cannabinoids: A Neuroscience Research Summit (Day 1)
  • Marijuana and Cannabinoids: A Neuroscience Research Summit (Day 2)

March 25, 2016 in Events & training, Marijuana | Permalink

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