The latest news articles featuring BC Centre on Substance Use.
Breaking Bad is the reality’: Canada’s opioid crisis is worsening, conference in Ottawa hears
November 18, 2016 | Ottowa Citizen
Canada’s opioid crisis is worsening and health professionals and policymakers are scrambling for a solution, a packed audience at an opioid conference in Ottawa heard Friday morning. The invitation-only conference, chaired by Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott and her Ontario counterpart Er...
Recovered addict tells cabinet ministers of losing friends to B.C. drug crisis
November 17, 2016 | The Star Phoenix
OTTAWA “” A 25-year-old recovered addict told her sad story here on Thursday to federal cabinet ministers who are forging a national strategy against Canada’s overdose crisis. Victoria resident Mikaela Mamer was part of Premier Christy Clark’s delegation that is pushing for tough...
B.C. Premier Christy Clark brings opioid concerns to Ottawa
November 17, 2016 | CBC News
Meeting with federal cabinet ministers and officials included advocates and families hit by overdose deaths As British Columbia reels under the weight of an opioid crisis, its politicians have come to Ottawa to encourage, cajole and perhaps even try to shame federal officials into doing more to help...
Interview with Dr. Keith Ahamad | 16-NOV-2016
November 16, 2016 | On The Coast
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Department of Family Medicine member and addictions researcher receives BCCFP award
November 16, 2016 | PHC News
Congratulations to Dr. Keith Ahamad for winning the 2016 British Columbia College of Family Physician Researcher award. In addition to his research with the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, with a focus in addictions medicine, Dr. Ahamad is also a member of PHC’s Department of Family Medi...
