What’s New in Addiction Medicine? [Volume 131]

Overdose Detection Technologies: New Frontiers in Overdose Response

Dr. Nathan Rider

Addiction Medicine Fellow, BC Centre on Substance Use

June 8, 2026
12pm – 1pm PT


Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the spectrum of overdose detection technologies, including examples of each.
  2. Understand the state of evidence regarding these technologies and how they may complement existing patient care approaches.

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 have complimentary lunch provided.

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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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