What’s New in Addiction Medicine? [Volume 134]

Hot Showers and Haloperidol: What’s New with Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome

Dr. Derek Chan

Addiction Medicine Fellow, BC Centre on Substance Use

October 6, 2026
12pm – 1pm PT


Learning Objectives:

  1. Critically evaluate evolving evidence for diagnosing cannabis hyperemesis syndrome.
  2. Apply emerging evidence to the acute and long-term management of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome.
  3. Identify strategies to support cannabis cessation for inpatients and reduce recurrent presentations.

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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