What’s New in Addiction Medicine? [Volume 116]

Managing Atypical Withdrawal Syndromes and Emerging Adulterants in an Evolving Toxic Drug Supply

Dr. Justin Fernandes

Addiction Medicine Fellow, BC Centre on Substance Use

February 4, 2025
12pm – 1pm PT


Learning Objectives:

  1. Examine the impact of adulterants, including novel psychoactive substances (NPS), on the unregulated drug supply and explore evidence-informed strategies for clinical management.
  2. Review approaches to managing atypical withdrawal syndromes with a focus on regional and setting-specific considerations across British Columbia.

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

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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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