What’s New in Addiction Medicine? [Volume 123]

Methadone in the Fentanyl era: A Review of the Current Evidence

Dr. Jean Wang

Addiction Medicine Fellow, BC Centre on Substance Use

November 4 2025
12pm – 1pm PT


Learning Objectives:

  1. To discuss the epidemiology of current methadone prescribing practices and retention on methadone in the fentanyl era

  2. To explore the literature on methadone maintenance dosing as well as rapid methadone titration protocols in the fentanyl era

What’s New in Addiction Medicine? is a lunch-time series featuring clinicians and researchers from BCCSU’s interdisciplinary fellowship program, who will deliver the latest research and information on novel, evidence-based addiction medicine topics.

This free series is geared towards the needs and interests of individuals operating in a healthcare or research setting, however, everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

In-person seminar will be located at St. Pauls Hospital, Hurlburt Auditorium with complimentary lunch provided. Online seminar will be hosted on zoom

Register for In-Person Attendance:
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Register for Virtual Attendance:
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If you have any questions about event logistics, please contact Raman Jawanda at [email protected].

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Hurlburt Auditorium, St. Paul’s Hospital

Hurlburt Auditorium is located on the 2nd floor of the Providence building.

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