Special in-person 100th edition of What’s New in Addiction Medicine? lecture series
“Drug Checking in the Era of a Rapidly Evolving Contaminated Drug Supply”
Dr. Kathleen Bird
Addiction Medicine Fellow, BC Centre on Substance Use
Tuesday, February 7
12pm – 1pm
In- person seminar will be located at St. Paul’s Hospital, Cullen Family Lecture Theatre (Room 1477). Complimentary lunch will be provided.
Please register for the in-person seminar here:
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Learning objectives:
- Brief review of the history of drug checking.
- Explore the landscape of drug checking technology and availability in BC.
- Identify the current trends in substances found with drug checking in BC.
- Consider the benefits and challenges of drug checking.
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.
If you have any questions about event logistics, please contact Raman Jawanda at [email protected].