Announcements

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New opioid report and webpage from the University of Washington

The University of Washington's Addictions, Drugs, and Alcohol Institute (ADAI) released two new resources: a report on increasing opioid deaths and a webpage supporting a new state law.

The report is self-descriptive: Dramatic Increases in Opioid Overdose Deaths Due to Fentanyl Among Young People in Washington.

The SB 5195-WA State’s 2021 naloxone law webpage from stopoverdose.org, shares resources regarding Washington State's new law, 2SSB 5195, “Concerning prescribing… read more

Two funding opportunities: Youth Cannabis & Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program

The Washington State Department of Health is pleased to announce two Request for Funding Applications (RFA) for the Youth Cannabis & Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program. YCCTPP will provide funds to implement policy, systems, and environmental changes to address youth cannabis and commercial tobacco use in the community and/or one of the state’s priority populations.

DOH anticipates funding nine local community organizations throughout the state for their regional network and a… read more

Prevention Voices WA Policymaker Engagement Toolkit

The Prevention Voices WA Policymaker Engagement Toolkit is here! Share the information with your networks, and watch the videos as a group. The toolkit consists of:

The Policymaker Engagement Guide from Healthy Gen. (Scroll to “Learn more about the legislative process.”) A four-part mini-webinar series on WA Legislature 101. (Scroll to “Learn more about the legislative process.”) A worksheet to determine your own organizational limitations for policymaker engagement activities. (… read more

New program seeks solutions to health impacts of high-THC products

Cannabis legalization in WA state brought a flurry of manufactured products that contain highly concentrated tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the cannabinoid responsible for cannabis' mind-altering effects. In response, the University of Washington's Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI) has been contracted by the Washington Health Care Authority (mandated by ESSB 5092) to explore and suggest policy solutions to the public health challenges associated with high-THC products. The ADAI… read more

Research briefs on substance use prevention and mental health promotion

In conjunction with the Prevention Research Sub-Committee, DBHR’s Prevention Section created three research briefs on emerging substance use and mental health promotion topics. The briefs highlight the benefits and uses of Prevention Science and can be shared with statewide partners. The three briefs, titles, below, are attached.

Costs and Benefits of Substance Use Prevention and Behavioral Health Promotion Access, Availability, and Density of Substance Retailers Protecting Youth… read more

Washington State Department of Health: Now recruiting for a Youth Advisory Council

The Washington State Department of Health is recruiting young people living in Washington for a Youth Advisory Council. Members of the council will be asked to serve for about a year starting in 2022, and will help the Adolescent and Young Adult Health Unit make programming decisions. More information about meetings, expectations, and how to apply is available in English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, Arabic, Chinese (Sim) and Somali.

We are looking for applicants age 13-21… read more