What’s New in Addiction Social Work? [Volume 30]

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): A Different Lens on Substance Use Treatment


Samantha Truong

 Addiction Social Work Fellow, BC Centre on Substance Use 

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
12pm – 1pm PT


Key Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe core DBT principles and treatment structure
  2. Explain DBT’s framework for understanding substance use and relapse
  3. Review evidence supporting DBT in substance use treatment
 

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]

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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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