External Event: 2026 ADAI Symposium
2026-09-18 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver)
This external webinar is hosted by University of Washington Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute.
The Dose Makes the Poison: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome Goes Mainstream
September 18, 2026 | 9:00am – 4:00pm PT | FREE EVENT

Attend virtually or in person at the UW Tower Auditorium in Seattle
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is becoming increasingly visible in clinical settings, but many providers are navigating diagnosis, treatment, and patient communication without clear guidance.
In a recent survey of Washington State healthcare providers, 70% reported treating patients experiencing severe abdominal pain, persistent nausea, retching, and relentless vomiting associated with heavy cannabis use. Patients may not recognize cannabis as the cause of their symptoms, or may be skeptical that CHS exists at all, making effective care even more challenging.

View program | Register | Submit abstract for a digital poster (due Aug 18)
Join the UW Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI) on September 18, 2026, to for this FREE one-day symposium about:

What we know about CHS in Washington State and the U.S.—prevalence in hospitals, emergency departments, and community settings
Recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and management across healthcare settings
Policy strategies to reduce CHS and clinical strategies to increase CHS awareness and acceptance

Whether you work in primary care, emergency medicine, behavioral health, nursing, pharmacy, or public health, this symposium will help you better understand, recognize, manage, and communicate about this important cannabis-related health condition.

CME accreditation pending for providers; Certificate of attendance available for both in-person and virtual attendees

External Webinar: Expanding & Improving SUD Care in Emergency Services
2026-09-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
This external webinar is hosted by University of Washington Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute.

Join us for a monthly series co-hosted by the University of Washington’s Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI) and Behavioral Health Crisis Outreach Response and Education (BHCore).
This series will bring together emergency department clinicians, EMS teams, hospital administrators, and other first responders to enhance substance use disorder (SUD) care across emergency systems.
Topics Covered
• Innovative approaches to SUD treatment
• Best practices for emergency care
• Coordination between EMS, emergency departments, and discharge
Goal: To build a statewide network of high-quality, low-barrier SUD treatment and support services through coordinated efforts spanning EMS, emergency departments, and discharge programs.
Who should attend: This series’ intended audience includes EMS teams, emergency department providers, hospital administrators, and other first responders. All are welcome to participate regardless of SOR or BHCore funding.
This series is funded by the State Opioid Response (SOR) grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and is provided by the University of Washington’s Addictions Drug & Alcohol Institute.

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