Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): A Different Lens on Substance Use Treatment
Samantha Truong
Addiction Social Work Fellow, BC Centre on Substance Use
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
12pm – 1pm PT
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe core DBT principles and treatment structure
- Explain DBT’s framework for understanding substance use and relapse
- Review evidence supporting DBT in substance use treatment
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.
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If you have any questions about event logistics, please contact [email protected]

