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Sep
Q&A with Dr. Kora DeBeck
Read moreDr. Kora DeBeck is a Research Scientist with the BC Centre on Substance Use and Distinguished Professor in the School of Public Policy at Simon
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31
Aug
Solutions are within reach as B.C nears 10-year anniversary of declaring toxic drug crisis
Read moreEvery year on August 31, Overdose Awareness Day reminds us of the immense loss of life due to the toxic drug poisoning crisis. We mark
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19
Jun
Addiction Medicine Fellowship Research Day Showcases Expertise & Community of Care
Read moreOn June 2, 2025 the BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) hosted the annual Addiction Fellowships Research Day at UBC Robson Square. The event not
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06
Jun
Q & A with Dr. Mary Clare Kennedy
Read moreDr. Mary Clare Kennedy is a Research Scientist with the BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU). She is also a Canada Research Chair in Substance
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05
May
Q & A with Erica McAdam
Read moreThe At-Risk Youth Study (ARYS – pronounced ‘Arise’) began in 2005 to evaluate existing programs and services for street-involved youth who use unregulated drugs. For
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17
Mar
BC Drug Checking Symposium brings together experts to share knowledge, best practices
Read moreThe second Drug Checking Symposium was hosted on February 27 and 28 by the BCCSU Drug Checking team in partnership with Fraser Health Authority and with

