What’s New in Addiction Social Work? [Volume 29]

Holistic Model of Care: Bridging Traditional Chinese Medicine and Social Work in Addiction Treatment


Edward Cheung

 Addiction Social Work Fellow, BC Centre on Substance Use 

Wednesday, February 11, 2025
12pm – 1pm PT


Key Learning Objectives:

  1. Explore common TCM interventions (herbs, acupuncture, acupressure, mind–body practices) used for substance use disorders and summarize current evidence supporting their efficacy
  2. Introduce an Integrative Models of Care
  3. Identify practical strategies for incorporating TCM modalities within social work practice and addiction treatment settings 
 

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.

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If you have any questions about event logistics, please contact [email protected]

Hurlburt Auditorium, St. Paul’s Hospital

Hurlburt Auditorium is located on the 2nd floor of the Providence building.

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