Focus on Meth Symposium

Focus on Meth 2025 is a 1-day online symposium from the University of Washington's Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology, & Research (CEDEER) on the scope and impact of methamphetamine use in WA State. Be in conversation with diverse experts on the latest data, research, and in-the-field approaches to support people through health care, harm reduction, treatment, and social services.

Objectives

-Raise awareness of meth use in WA State, especially in the context of opioid use and overdose.
-Generate conversation to promote understanding and new ideas.

Topics

-Current data on meth use and its impact in WA State.
-Perspectives of people who are using and/or recovering from meth.
-Harm reduction, treatment, health care, and social support approaches.
-Contingency management in non-treatment settings.
-Research on treatment medications for stimulant use disorder.