World Hepatitis Day, an initiative of the World Hep Alliance, takes place annually on July 28th to raise awareness of the global burden of the hepatitis virus and to inspire action. It is estimated that 354 million people worldwide currently live with hepatitis B or C, variants that most often cause deadly liver disease. This […]
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“In all of my patient care I practice using the patient-centred clinical method. This approach views each person as unique and applies a holistic context based care.” 1. What drove you to specialize in addiction medicine? How did you get started in the field? Although I have a CAC in addictions medicine, I continue to […]
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Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with Hepatitis C (HCV)? HCV infections are primarily spread through contact with infected blood, but can also be transmitted sexually, from mother to child during pregnancy, or even while getting a body piercing. Hep C attacks the liver most severely, but can also have an impact […]
Continue ReadingThe Breaking Free Online (BFO) Research Study, lead by Dr. Lena Quilty with CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health), is examining the usefulness of online support programs including digital tools and virtual peer support groups. You may be eligible for the study if you have been using substances in the past 30 days and […]
Continue ReadingJune 26 is marked by the United Nations as International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – aka World Drug Day – to strengthen cooperation against drug related harm. On this day, the UN released their 2023 World Drug Report, providing essential research data on the rates of use, and current trends and issues […]
Continue ReadingAccording to the latest chief coroner report, opioid overdose kills more people in British Columbia than homicides, suicides, motor vehicle incidents, drownings and fire-related deaths combined. In fact, overdose is the leading cause of unnatural death in the province. 596 lives have already been lost between January and March, just barely behind last year’s record of 599 […]
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