What’s New in Addiction Medicine? [Volume 132]

Substance Use Needs Among People in Correctional Settings: Implications for Clinical Care and Health Systems

Dr. Austin Lam

Addiction Medicine Fellow, BC Centre on Substance Use

August 4, 2026
12pm – 1pm PT


Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of substance use disorders among people in correctional settings.
  2. Review current approaches to addiction care in correctional settings.
  3. Identify evidence-based opportunities to improve addiction care during incarceration and after release to the community.

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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