What’s New in Addiction Medicine? [Volume 119]

Beyond Punishment: A overview of decriminalization in Portugal, Oregon, and British Columbia

Dr. Greg Bower

Addiction Medicine Fellow, BC Centre on Substance Use

April 22, 2025
12pm – 1pm PT


Learning Objectives:

  1. Provide an overview of how decimalization policies were implemented in Portugal, Oregon, and British Columbia
  2. Examine the literature and data around the impacts of decriminalization policies

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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Cullen Family Lecture Theatre, St. Paul's Hospital

The Cullen Family Lecture Theatre is located in room 1477 on the first floor of the Providence Building.

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